Harper's Bazaar December 2014 - January 2015

Blame it on the holidays, but we at Bazaar are pining for all things bright, shiny, and new—especially jewels. Which explains why we've dedicated this issue to baubles grand and grander, from the diamond-encrusted crocodile neckpiece you see here to colorful cocktail rings, beads, and other museum-worthy objets (page 340). You'll find gems sprinkled throughout, including a page in which jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez answers readers' questions and shares her pearls of wisdom (page 90). Also, enter the historic palazzo of legendary Venetian jeweler Attilio Codognato, whose clients past and present have included Elizabeth Taylor and Nicole Kidman (page 257). And last but not least, adorn your loved ones in high style with a little help from our annual gift guide (page 137). Shine bright like a diamond. Cartier necklace.…

As anyone who knows me is aware, I prize originality. So it's not surprising that among my very favorite Harper's Bazaar images of all time is a 1963 Melvin Sokolsky photograph in which a model drifts over Paris in a giant bubble. I was thrilled when Melvin agreed to revive the concept for our cover shoot with Jennifer Aniston, who is not only one of the world's most talked-about actresses but also one of its most gracious. My greatest love (besides fashion, of course) is art—but what I love above all is when art and fashion align. Much to my delight, then, the artist Rachel Feinstein collaborated with Bazaar on a series of stunning fine art–fashion images, posing models in the manner of bas-relief sculptures—clad not in marble but in…

A fourth-generation member of the Fendi fashion dynasty, the jewelry designer embodies the house's avant-garde spirit. Here, she answers your questions on everything from art to astrology. Fendi is such a family affair. What's the best thing about collaborating with your mother, Silvia Venturini Fendi? It's been a great experience—we are practically telepathic. Fendi is as much a part of my DNA as it is a part of hers. You have amazing style. What's the most daring thing you've worn? I often wear nun's dresses. What were you in a past life? I like to think that I was an animal, since I follow my instinct so much. How did you get interested in Transcendental Meditation? And how do you fit it into your busy schedule? I started last year.…

1 A multifaceted diamond ring. Repossi ring. repossi.com. 2 An elegant bib evokes Old Hollywood glitz. Dior necklace, $3,800. 800-929-DIOR. 3 Something sleek and silvery. Judith Leiber Couture minaudière, $3,695. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. 4 Even the new stilettos come sexy and shiny. Jimmy Choo pump, $675. jimmychoo.com. 5 A cuff that winds dramatically around the wrist. Chanel cuff, $2,300. 800-550-0005. 6 A bag fit for your bubbly. Nancy Gonzalez bag, $2,365. Similar styles available at Saks Fifth Avenue. 7 Heels that are as good as gold. Miu Miu shoe, $890. miumiu.com.…

Jennifer Aniston's favorite things Gucci Bold High-Gloss Lacquer in Dark Romance, $29. saks.com. Aniston with hairstylist Chris McMillan Living Proof Instant Texture Mist, $26. livingproof.com. BEAUTY MY HAIR ROUTINE Wash with Living Proof, and a little Chris McMillan never hurts. HOW I LIKE TO WEAR IT Dirty and up in a bun. GO-TO PRODUCTS Aveeno and Mila Moursi. MY TRUSTY SECRET WEAPON A facial mask three times a week. Mila Moursi Lifting Serum, $440. milamoursiskincare.com. Mila Moursi Firming Cream, $170. Saint Laurentby Hedi Slimane jacket, $2,790. 212-980-2970. Balmain jumpsuit. David Yurman bracelets. Cabo San Lucas LIVING MUSIC Dave Grohl, Adele, Lorde, and Pharrell Williams. ON MY COFFEE TABLE Paris 1963/Paris 1965, by Melvin Sokolsky. VACATION SPOT Cabo San Lucas. HOME SHOPPING Blackman Cruz. RECENT INDULGENCE A new credenza. ICONS Lauren…

VAN CLEEF'SMOMENT IN TIME There are watches, and there are watches. And then there's this gem from Van Cleef & Arpels' Cadenas collection, which dates from 1935and comes encrusted with more diamonds than we can count. Inspired by the Duchess of Windsor and her contemporaries (for whom watches had little to do with telling time and everything to do with making a statement), this pièce de résistanceis effectively a bracelet with a secret: The watch face is visible only to the wearer. (Useful for glancingat the time during interminable dinner parties.) Its name, Cadenas, which means "padlock" in French, is certainly appropriate—we'd be happy to put this sparkler on and throw away the key. Van Cleef & Arpels watch. 877-VAN-CLEEF.…