Harper's Bazaar UK

One of the world's most influential fashion titles, Harper's Bazaar has always been famous for its ability to blend inspiring fashion with intelligent features. Harper's Bazaar is for the sophisticated, discerning woman, bringing her a perfect mix of stunning fashion stories, informed arts coverage, informative beauty pages and strong, intelligent features every month.

Editor’s letter

Harper’s Bazaar

Contributors • JULY/AUGUST

10 things we love • Channel a contemporary bohemian aesthetic with soft textures, fringed details and a devil-may-care mindset

Soft spots • Pack your most beloved possessions – from chic shades to cool jewels – and head for the ocean

Hot gloss • Be the talk of the (seaside) town in Celine’s scarlet sandals

Jet set, go • City break sorted, with Louis Vuitton’s capsule collection of metropolitan must-haves

Garden city • Birkins bloom on Bond Street to celebrate Hermès’ London presence

Secrets of the Nile • Van Cleef & Arpels evokes the splendour of an ancient civilisation with a sparkling collection fit for the Pharaohs

Opposites attract • Bulgari’s Gold & Steel line ma ries two contrasting metals to magnetic effect

Harper’s BAZAAR • ‘A beacon of intelligence, style and glamour for more than 150 years, Harper’s Bazaar offers an authoritative take on luxury, fashion, beauty, culture, interiors, travel and careers, while our award-winning contributors help to shape the global conversation. Don’t miss out…’

New directions • Set off on the right path this summer with advice from an expert career coach. Plus: our guide to smarter remote working, featuring an innovative home-swapping platform and your tech packing list

WALK THIS WAY • For those at a professional crossroads, Dr Claire Kaye has honed a method to find direction and clarity. She talks Lydia Slater through the steps to falling back in love with your career

DR KAYE’S SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESS

TRAVEL COMPANIONS • The Modems’ founder Natalie Salmon shares her edit of the portable gadgets worth investing in

BROAD HORIZONS • Meet the duo reinvigorating how professionals travel

BAZAAR BOOKSHELF • Three new informative reads to dive into at the beach

LILLEMOR JAKOBSON • The textile designer and co-owner of BabyBjörn explains how she put her vision for gender equality into action

JOIN THE CLUB • Your chance to become part of Harper’s Bazaar Privé, our growing community of visionary women

Days of heaven • Live life to the full with Bazaar’s ultimate summer hotlist, featuring garden-party singalongs, painting en plein air and the best cultural activities to book now. Plus: immersive holiday reads, whether you’re soaking up the rays in the garden or lounging by the pool

1 LET THE LIGHT IN • The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Andrew Sean Greer presents a case for uplifting, escapist fiction that’s made to be enjoyed in summer

2 GO WEST

3 UNEARTH HIDDEN HUES

4 MEET THE HISTORY MAKERS • The lives of extraordinary creative women are celebrated in this labour of love

5 REWRITE THE STARS

6 LOOK BEHIND THE LENS • Frances Hedges discovers a different side to Marilyn Monroe in a substantial new show

7 LOSE YOURSELF IN A STORY • Erica Wagner recommends a lively suite of novels with a sprightly heroine, to entertain you at home and abroad

8 GET DOWN ON IT

9 MEET A MOTHER ON A MISSION • Nicola Walker plays a matriarch out for revenge in a spirited new comedy

10 CATCH UP WITH A CULT CHARACTER

11 PARTY WITH A POSH PIONEER • Fun, frivolity and fantastical outfits are guaranteed in a movie celebrating the life of a scandalous Marquess

12 LOOK FOR THE BEAR...