Harper's Bazaar August 2016

FALL IS ON THE HORIZON, which means we’re ready to embrace a new season of great fashion and must-have accessories. Style comes easy for our cover star, Gwen Stefani, who shines in the metallics of the moment and opens up about family, fashion, and finding love again (page 144). Fresh neutrals make for a chic wardrobe reset (page 156), while luxe brocade works for any occasion (page 130). We’ve also rounded up the top 10 bags, boots, and shoes for the months ahead (page 100). Elsewhere, we quizzed Valentino designers Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri on how much they truly know about each other (page 140). Speaking of dynamic duos, photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia and Sigourney Weaver, who collaborated for Harper’s Bazaar 20 years ago, got together for a supernatural…

HEAVY METALS Forget the old adage about not mixing silver and gold and shop chic extras that combine the two. FASHION-WEEK CENTRAL…

POST-SUMMER SKIN CARE & MAKEUP Thanks to these new complexion fixes, no one will know that you were too busy having fun in the sun to focus on your beauty routine. DON’T MISS … HOTTEST MODEL WORKOUT MOVES Celebrity trainers reveal the secrets of how to get supermodelworthy arms, abs, and legs.…

Is there anything better than whiling away the precious days of summer? Hardly. One thing to think about as you take in the sun and surf is your own personal style because, sartorially speaking, a new season of looks is upon us, and the best pieces for fall are in stores now. And what a season it is. In this era of rampant individualism, there are plenty of options to embrace. It goes without saying that no one experiments with personal style better than this month’s cover star, Gwen Stefani, who oozes chicness whether wearing her rock ’n’ roll–infused line L.A.M.B. or a glorious sequined gown from Dolce & Gabbana. She puts on a brave front too, revealing to our own Laura Brown how she survived the emotional roller coaster…

How did you get started at Jimmy Choo? I left home. I literally just took my bag and said, “Right, I’m going to London; that’s what I want to do.” Jimmy is married to my aunt, so I started helping out in the studio. I was surrounded by the machinery, patterns, and fabric, and the whole thing was really exciting. I had no idea how a shoe was made, but it all came alive. My mind was set up to do product. I can imagine in 3-D. What did you study in school? I studied fashion for about a month. All I wanted all my life was to go to Central Saint Martins and get into the fashion course, and right when I did, the Jimmy Choo thing happened. I…

LES BONBONS BY REBECCA DE RAVENEL Since Rebecca de Ravenel launched Les Bonbons in 2015, It girls have been all ears—literally. Her decorative designs lend a dose of personality to your wardrobe. “It is important to me to keep designing things that appeal to women with all kinds of personal style.” REBECCA DE RAVENEL, DESIGNER EDDIE BORGO Drawing inspiration from his successful jewelry business, Eddie Borgo’s first line of handbags is complete with haute hardware accents you’ll want to show off . “The handbag market is so saturated, it was important to me that we approached the project of launching ours from the aspect of a jewelry house.” EDDIE BORGO, DESIGNER DEREK LAM New York–based designer Derek Lam’s ready-to-wear has a loyal following of downtown types, and these boots are…