Table of contents for February 2016 in Harper's Bazaar

A NEW SEASON is upon us, and there’s a lot to love. From romance and ruffles to prints, stripes, and sparkles, the biggest trends are highlighted in our annual Runway Report (page 212). We call out some of our favorite pieces with special “Bazaar Loves” tags, which you’ll find throughout the magazine, and our cover star, Reese Witherspoon, showcases spring’s prettiest looks (page 182). Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got the latest and greatest in beauty to help you look and feel your best (page 153). Elsewhere, in an intimate—and exclusive—interview, Melania Trump opens up about husband Donald’s controversial presidential run (page 198); Chelsea Handler writes about reconnecting with an ex-boyfriend for her new Netflix series (page 142); and we look back on the work of one of…

When it comes to an eye for style, Kay Lee and Nancy Zhang of the boutique Otte have 20/20 vision. Their impeccable space is like an It girl’s closet: filled with before-they-were-famous must-haves and items from quintessential brands. Emerging labels such as MacGraw from Australia and CFDA winners Jonathan Simkhai and Aurora James of Brother Vellies are all represented. Taste found. “We focus on collecting only the best of the best, with the downtown NYC girl who values quality, wearability, and refined style in mind. ÐNANCY ZHANG, VP & COO OF OTTE” “It takes taste to curate. We believe taste is the continued desire to refine your own personal style with great attention to details. ÐKAY LEE, CEO & FOUNDER OF OTTE”…

1 THE WHEELIE TRAVEL IN STYLE with chic—and preferably quilted—luggage 2 THE ATHLETIC SANDAL THE CASUAL CLASSIC gets a sophisticated update in luxe leather. 3 THE MICRO GO SMALL with a mini-purse for your essentials. 4 THE STRIPE BOLD, GRAPHIC LINES energize even the most basic bag 5 THE SHOULDER BAG AN EVERYDAY FAVORITE gets a stylish boost in notice-me-red suede. 6 THE SHOULDER BAG AN EVERYDAY FAVORITE gets a stylish boost in notice-me-red suede. 7 THE DANGLING EARRING AN EXAGGERATED LENGTH elevates jewelry for evening.…

TRACK STAR TEAM PLAYERS Hit the streets in this season’s take on athleisure: hyper-hued sweatpants worn with tailored separates and sleek accessories. Choose a neutral top for an understated ensemble, or make like Dree Hemingway and mix in a contrasting color for extra punch MILITARY GRADE TAKING FLIGHT Add some attitude to your style with an aviator-inspired bomber jacket. The timeless piece is great for layering, and it can be worn over fatigue-green overalls à la Sarah Rutson or on top of your gym gear like Gigi Hadid. The key? Keep the rest of your outfit relaxed with simple accessories. NO SWEAT SPORTY CHIC Take your cue from fashion editor Giovanna Battaglia and wear a classic gray crewneck sweatshirt with a sequined skirt and strappy heels. FULL CIRCLE The sculptural…

1 FIRM AND TIGHTEN Skin will immediately feel more taut after you peel off GlamGlow GravityMud Firming Treatment ($69), a rubbery silver mask. “As the water in the formula evaporates, the polymers inside leave an invisible film that shrink-wraps the skin,” explains New York dermatologist Whitney Bowe. “The polymers are connected to one another like a basket weave, so as it gets drier, the weave gets tighter.” The Spanx-like effect lasts a few hours, making this mask the perfect addition to a pre-party routine. 2 LOOK FRESH Clarisonic Mia Fit ($189) cleans out pores completely in less than two minutes. “Clarisonic works by oscillating at such a rapid pace that you gently flex the pores and whatever is in them comes out,” says Bowe. “Those little blackhead-like dots go away,…

Go bold in OFF - THE - SHOULDER styles. A boxy JACKET plays with proportion and oozes attitude. Clean lines and luxe fabrics elevate BOUDOIR looks. Tiered, tonal RUFFLES offer a cool romanticism. Sleek TRACK PANTS loosen up an evening ensemble. Let it SHINE in shimmering materials and pieces with metal DETAILS. Toughen up in an ultramodern MOTO-inspired coat When mixing prints and colors, embrace the ECLECTIC.…

BIGGER IS BETTER. That was seemingly the mandate when it came to jewelry for spring. Take the shoulder-grazing earring: minimal and metal at Céline, bright and beaded at Gucci, feather-esque and fanciful at Proenza Schouler. Or the oversize pendant necklaces, seen at both Balenciaga and Givenchy, where Riccardo Tisci layered charms in the shapes of hearts and keys over a gauzy black lace dress. Or the twinkly tiaras atop the models’ heads at Saint Laurent, and the chunky anklets at Calvin Klein. Then there were the chokers. Spring’s styles included sculptural gold pieces at J.W. Anderson, brightly colored nylon rope at Isabel Marant, and crystal-embellished chains at Chanel, making this the most choker-saturated season since the necklace’s heyday in the 1990s. These new versions brought structure to the forefront, as…

STATEMENT MAKERS Ring in the New Year with bags, shoes, and jewels that command attention DON’T MISS … RED-CARPET WATCH: THE BEST STYLE FROM THE 2016 SAG AWARDS…

I’ve just attended the Pre-Fall 2016 collections, and it’s still fall 2015 as I write this. The clothes will be in stores in May, and I’m seeing fur coats. People love to say fashion is a crazy business, but it’s officially gone mad. The pace of collections is ridiculously accelerated, so much so that the obligation to produce has trumped instinct: Brands are forgetting what the customer wants to wear, and when. At Bazaar, as we go forward into the summer season, we will make every effort to showcase clothing that you can buy and wear immediately—not six months later, when those culottes you preordered don’t look so fresh anymore. It’s not just the customer who feels fatigued. Designers are driven, passionate people who work really hard. That said, they…

Reese Witherspoon shares her must-haves of the season 1 “Brightly colored Nars lipsticks are my beauty go-to’s.” Semi Matte Lipstick in Jungle Red, $27. narscosmetics.com. 2“I recently bought a Lindsey Adelman light fixture for my dining room. It was the best purchase.” $3,500. lindseyadelman.com. 3“I collect Spode china and hotel silver. My home is filled with them.” Teapot, $1,296. spode.com. 4“Another beauty must: I always use Tom Ford eyeliner in Metallic Mink.” Eye Defining Pencil, $36. tomford.com. 5“My leather Chesterfield sofa is the most beautiful thing in my home.” Sebastian Chesterfield sofa by Fleming & Howland, $3,590. chesterfields1780.com. 6“I fill my Saint Laurent Du Jour bag with a chia bar, Extra gum, and three different lipsticks.” $2,990. 212-980-2970. 7 “Aerin Lauder’s Amber Musk eau de parfum is my new favorite…

DODO BAR OR “In a time when fashion became ‘fast fashion’ and the consumer is changing from one minute to the next, Resort is about bringing my personal perspective on life and representing a lifestyle without stress and worries. The Resort garment makes you feel free and calm.” DESIGNER DODO BAR OR FIGUE “The woman I have in mind when I am designing Resort is globally minded with an eclectic spirit. She is not afraid to mix prints and layer. She has a multitude of cultural inspirations and no style rules.” DESIGNER STEPHANIE VON WATZDORF ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS “Resort is the first chapter of a summer collection. It’s then developed for the main collection, so it’s important and has to be strong. It serves as a teaser of what is…

SHOPPING GETS PERSONAL MCM and Harper’s BAZAAR celebrated New York Fashion Week with a night of shopping and ultrachic fashion illustrations. Hosted by BAZAAR Senior Merchandising Editor Michelle Fawbush, the event featured Instagram sensation Blair Breitenstein’s complimentary drawings on MCM accessories available for purchase. View the collection at mcmworldwide.com. FALL INTO STYLE WITH NEIMAN MARCUS Harper’s BAZAAR Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor Avril Graham toasted fall fashion at Neiman Marcus at The Westchester in White Plains, New York. Top customers and members of the Georgetown Scholarship Program (GSP) enjoyed champagne while viewing the latest fall trends. A portion of sales helped fund GSP’s mission to provide programmatic support to the university’s undergraduates. To shop the season’s best looks, visit Neiman Marcus stores or neimanmarcus.com. For more information on GSP, go…

It’s supremely awkward seeing someone you used to have a lot of sex with for the first time in almost two decades WHEN THE DIRECTOR of my documentary on marriage asked me which of my ex-boyfriends I would like to interview on camera, I told him, “We’re going to have to hire an actor.” I’m not friends with any of my exes, and I’ve never understood the appeal. In fact, the only ex I ever considered myself to be on speaking terms with is the one person with whom I’d gone the longest without speaking: Peter. I met Peter when I was 20 and he was 31. He was a tall, handsome British guy who would come into the Los Angeles restaurant where I waited tables and flirt with me.…

THE HEAD-TURNER This unique and sophisticated pendant by Spark features 3.35 carats of Tanzanian tanzanite surrounded by 1.81 carats of diamonds and accented with .97 carats of sapphires. Set in 18k white gold, it’s a piece that stands out—keeping the woman wearing it right at the center of attention. For more information, visit sparkcreations.com. SET IN STONE Gabriel & Co.’s Renewal Collection—inspired by the renewal of wedding vows—remounts an engagement ring to reflect continuous and evolving love. Rather than abandon the original diamond for a larger stone, the NOVA™ setting incorporates additional radiant diamonds, making the ring all the more brilliant. More details at gabrielny.com/nova. CHIC CONFECTION Valentine’s Day chocolates are nice, but wouldn’t you rather deck your wrist in decadent diamonds? Le Vian’s stunning 14k Vanilla Gold® Chocolate Deco…

THE BONE BROTH DIET YOUR CUP will runneth over with savory bone broth on this three-week diet plan by nutritionist Kellyann Petrucci. On two “minifast” days a week, you’ll consume broth almost exclusively, and on other days you’ll eat only meat, fish, eggs, and some fruits and veggies, plus two “snacks” of bone broth. Ditch dairy, grains, soy, and sugar. Petrucci says you’ll lose weight, and the collagen-rich gelatin in the bone broth will help tamp down inflammation, ease joint aches, boost your immunity, and make your skin smoother. Pros: Bone broth is packed with valuable nutrients that have a low caloric impact. And there’s evidence that intermittent fasting can be a valuable tool in weight loss. Also, making the broth is easy. Cons: Some people definitely don’t like the…

MELANIA TRUMP GAZES OUT of her living room window over the gold tapestry of New York’s Central Park. It’s late November, and from her spacious apartment, which occupies the top three floors of the 68-story Trump Tower, in Midtown Manhattan, the 843 acres nestled among the gray sea of buildings below seem small, like a wet towel left on the bathroom floor by a teenager. Melania, 45, dressed in a pink cap-sleeved Antonio Berardi sheath dress and matching Louboutin heels, nods over her shoulder grimly. “That building,” she says, gesturing toward another skyscraper under construction at the corner of 57th Street and Park Avenue, two blocks to the east. At almost 1,400 feet, the structure in question already soars some 20 stories over the Trumps’ apartment, making it the tallest…

Covers Newsstand Tiffany & Co. earrings, $16,000. tiffany.com. Subscriber Erdem dress, price upon request. Internal Gucci dress, $6,990. gucci.com. Tiffany & Co. earrings, $16,000. tiffany.com. Dior Fine Jewelry bracelet, price upon request. 800-929-DIOR. Michael Kors Collection dress, $8,500. michaelkors.com. Tiffany & Co. earrings, $16,000. tiffany.com. Dior Fine Jewelry bracelet, price upon request. 800-929-DIOR. Table of Contents Page 70 Bottega Veneta bag, price upon request. Masthead Page 88 Bottega Veneta necklace, price upon request. Key Pieces Page 99 Chanel jacket, $4,300, skirt, $2,300, bags, $3,200– $10,500, bracelets, $2,025, shoes, $800, and suitcase, $7,000. 800-550-0005. Page 100 Dolce & Gabbana skirt, $3,945, and bags, $1,395–$2,595. 877-70-DGUSA. Page 102 Gabriela Hearst dress, $595, and shoes, $795. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. Tod’s bag, $1,595. 212-644-5945. Page 104 Salvatore Ferragamo dress, price upon request, earrings, $320, and necklaces, $190–$210.…

You never forget the people who make you laugh,” says Carolina Herrera, looking at a portrait of her and her husband, Reinaldo, from the July 1974 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The stagy shot, taken by Maria von Matthiessen at Hacienda La Vega, the historic Herrera estate in Caracas, elicits a coy chuckle from the Venezuela-born designer. “I remember my mother-in-law asked me, ‘Why are you sitting outside in those chairs? The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence was signed in them.’” She smiles. “But Maria wanted a little bit of humor.” Back then Herrera was a regular on the International Best-Dressed List but had no design ambitions of her own. It was only in 1981, with a gentle nudge from Diana Vreeland, that she decided to open her own fashion house, now…

BEAUTY BUYS WE LOVE Refresh your makeup bag with editors’ favorites and the most coveted new products of 2016. DON’T MISS … DERMATOLOGISTS’ SKIN-CARE ROUTINES Peek into the medicine cabinets of the top anti-aging experts for the scoop on what works—and what’s not worth it.…

DEAR SERENA: What’s the best way to dress for a date? I always end up looking too casual or overdoing it. I need help!—Clueless in the Closet SW: It’s really important to be yourself, since your true colors will show through in the end. And always add heels! DEAR SERENA: Sometimes when I begin dating a new guy, I start doubting myself and feel my initial confidence (which helped snag him in the first place!) slipping away. How do I keep up my selfesteem?— Doubtful Debbie SW: First you need to identify where the self-doubt is coming from. I think it goes back to always being yourself from the beginning. Be confident of your inner strength and beauty, and that will be reflected on the outside. My mom always taught…

STEP UP Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s eclectic vision has set a new tone for the Italian house. To wit, his fresh take on one of Gucci’s signature items— the horse-bit loafer. His furry slip-on version caused a frenzy both on and off the runway last year. At the Spring 2016 show, Michele introduced a more refined offering, replete with chunky heels bedecked in pearls and gold studs, and worn with the backs pushed down. Consider them a chic way to slide into the season.…

The first love of my life was style. It’s an all-consuming affection that’s not just about fashion but also every facet of how you live from home to beauty and beyond. -MEGAN REYNOLDS, FASHION MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR Style is in the details—an adage that Shop BAZAAR’s Fashion Merchandising Director, Megan Reynolds, lives by. Case in point: Her recent visit to the One Kings Lane’s shoppable showroom in New York City cemented her belief that a closet full of beautiful clothing is only the beginning of living a fashionable life. From creating a space filled with haute homewares from the store to mastering the perfect hostess outfit (luxurious lingerie and indulgent jewelry included), it’s truly the little things that count, in style and in love. ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN…

BRIGHT-RED POUTS The must-have lip look for spring is a vibrant crimson, cherry, or poppy. The secret behind makeup artist Yadim’s full pout at Jason Wu? After applying liquid lipstick, use a red pencil to outline lips for a superclean border—it will make them seem plumper to boot. BEST BRAIDS Pretty plaits were a standout trend on the runways. We loved the updo at J. Mendel created by James Pecis. To get the style, apply Phyto Professional Matte Texturizing Paste ($24) to dry hair, loosely braid starting at the crown, and after tying the ends, roll up braid and tuck in. Secure with pins and a spritz of Pantene Pro-V Style Series Airpray ($6.99). ROSY SHADOW Subtle pink eye shadow adds a flattering hint of dimension to a minimal makeup…

AS THE MONIKER IMPLIES, Justin Gelband’s ModelFit studio in Manhattan has a cult following of, yes, models. But when Gelband first developed his method, he didn’t have them in mind at all. “People think, He only trains models, but that’s not what it’s about,” he explains. “I started out by training women who had to lose 50, 60 pounds. ModelFit is about being the best model of yourself with the body you have.” The technique involves executing tiny yet tough movements meant to tone and carve out curves. Here, five of Gelband’s top moves—all you need is a resistance band (try the Rejuvenation Pro Resistance Ankle Cuff, $8.99; amazon.com). Do the workout three times a week along with cardio once or twice a week to see results in as little…

“THEY WERE MORE LIKE STORIES THAN PORTRAITS.” —VALERIE STEELE At first blush, photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe cut an unlikely figure in the fashion world. Bespectacled and chubby-cheeked, she was 40 years old when editor Carmel Snow hired her in 1936 to take pictures for Harper’s Bazaar. Snow, a slender, diminutive Irish immigrant with a fondness for pearls and martini lunches, had blown into the Bazaar offices herself just a few years earlier. She and her eagle-eyed, Russian-born art director, Alexey Brodovitch, were both itching to banish the stodgy black-and-white society portraits that still dominated the burgeoning world of fashion photography. Instead they wanted the images to match their vision for the modern, liberated woman—one who worked, traveled, danced, drank champagne, and lived with such vitality that she’d leap off the page.…

7:00 A.M. When I get up I’m hangry—hungry and angry—so I need to eat something like fruit or a cookie. I also need an Earl Grey tea because I’m so thirsty. 8:00 A.M. I go to the gym with my husband, Christopher [Turnier], because it’s the only time I can do it. It’s near the Centre Pompidou in Paris, close to our office. I get dressed at the gym. It’s easy and fast because I wear the same thing every day: a shirt, sweater, and jeans. I love Hermès and Thom Browne. Sometimes I want to wear specific shoes—I have more than 150 pairs—so I put an outfit together around them. 9:30 A.M. After the gym I drive to the office. I have two vintage cars—one is an old Jaguar,…

1 PERFECT PREP “Before using a blow-dryer and hot tools, it’s important to nourish hair,” says New York hairstylist and salon owner Gregorio Ruggeri. Start with a hydrating shampoo, or if hair is fine, use Christophe Robin Delicate Volumizing Shampoo ($38). Follow with a smoothing conditioner, and “let it sit for a couple of minutes to penetrate,” Ruggeri adds. 2 BEST BLOW-DRY Apply a heat-protective volumizing spray combed through wet strands. To prevent frizz, mix equal amounts of R+Co Park Ave Blow Out Balm ($28) with a smoothing oil and pull through mid-lengths to ends. Dry hair using a paddle brush and a dryer with a concentrator nozzle attachment “pointed down the hair shaft to lay the cuticles flat,” suggests Ruggeri. 3 FINISHING TOUCHES Wrap one-and-a-half-inch sections of hair around…