Harper's Bazaar Malaysia Magazine - January - February 2023

In this issue

New year, new you? This month we encourage you to celebrate your fabulous self with all your eccentricities and uniqueness. Model and artist Sheena Liam leads the way as she opens up about all the things that make her feel good about herself, as our Fashion editorials propose game-changing skirts and sexy party looks that invite you to unleash your inner rebel and femme fatale. Also, we go pink and red throughout this issue to mark both the arrival of the Lunar New Year this January as well as Valentine’s Day come February. Watches celebrate the year of the Water Rabbit while Jewellery reminds you that no celebration of prosperity or love is complete without a bold statement necklace.

NUDE BEGINNINGS

Anthony Vaccarello brings eloquent nude tones to the forefront for Spring 2023.

1 min

A journey to INFINITY

Pack up your Monogram trunk because polka dots cant stay alone”.

2 mins

GUCCI GARDEN ARCHETYPES: A GARDEN OF ENCHANTING INGENUITY

A celebration of creativity and history, the multi-sensorial exhibition makes Powerhouse Ultimo in Sydney, Australia its newest playground.

2 mins

DREAM MAKER

Kenneth Goh speaks to creative director of Maison Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli, in Rome after the Autumn/Winter 2022 haute couture show where he brought a sense of community, inclusivity and ultimately, beauty, to the world right in the heart of the Eternal City.

5 mins

Unfolding HERITAGE

A celebration of infinite creative imagination, the Forever Valentino” exhibition will warrant both the attention of fashion darlings and art lovers alike.

1 min

THE COLLECTOR'S EYE

After a slew of blockbuster Fashion Exhibitions, museums are now clamoring to build out their own couture collections—and a handful of women have been helping them fill the void.

6 mins

THE EVOLUTION OF GUCCI'S ICONIC JACKIE 1961 HANDBAG

With its curved and feminine silhouette, Gucci’s iconic Jackie 1961 bag remains a firm favourite amongst the fashionable elite. Here, we dive into the history of the bag and its newfound renaissance in recent years.

3 mins

An Ode to HERITAGE and MODERNITY

Dior’ latest number, the Lady 95.22 is an icon in the making.

2 mins

Ciao MASSIMO!

Founder and designer of MSGM Massimo Giorgetti on the brands continuous evolution.

1 min

AFloral Science REVOLUTION

Alisha Azuddin travels to Tokyo, Japan to discover the new skincare science behind Dior’s latest Capture Totale Le Sérum.

6 mins

Vibe THE LINE

YSL Beauty unveil the latest chapter of the Slim lipstick collection and are reinventing the concept of nude.

1 min

THE WORLD OF ZOE

Zoë Kravitz speaks exclusively to Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia on all things YSL Beauty and what makes  her feel most empowered.

2 mins

A NEW INFINITY

Louis Vuitton have partnered with beloved Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to add her signature spin on three iconic Louis Vuitton fragrances.

1 min

JEWELLERY AND "Watches STRONGBONDS

Tiffany & Co. celebrates togetherness with the debut of a brand new collection, the Tiffany Lock.

2 mins

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The Rolex Arts Weekend showcased the magic that ensues when an inter-generational cultivation of the arts results in the nurturing of a global creative family. In this Southeast Asian exclusive, Charmaine Ho chats with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Agustina San Martin while in Brooklyn.

8 mins

True COLOURS

You can never go wrong with a watch in classic black but why not jazz things up with some saturated hues?

1 min

LUCKY BUNNY

TAG Heuer defines luck and prosperity in a luxurious limited edition timepiece dedicated to the Year of the Rabbit.

2 mins

Enamel HOMAGE

This Lunar New Year, the world of horology puts art on our wrists with exceptional timepieces that pay tribute to the Water Rabbit.

4 mins

LONE Thyself SHEENA LIAM

BAZAAR steps into the new vear with positive vibes as we embrace individuality, to celebrate all the strengths and quirks that make us the unique person we are today. Top model SHAREN A LEAM leads the way as she gives us the lowdown on her art, insecurities and the things that make her feel good about herself.

4 mins

THE FASHIONABLE Think Pink! Life

Replete with romantic hues, flea-market finds and fashionable furnishings, Pearl Lowe's Somerset home is an ode to the joy of family living

4 mins

Honouring WOMEN OF FILM

Our inaugural BAZAAR Women Of The Year event was a celebration of screen sirens who tell stories through film, and imagemakers who create narratives through pictures.

3 mins

Behind the scenes: THE GLOW UP ALL A NEW

Pavilion Hotel hosted BAZAAR Women Of The Year Susan Lankester, Sofia Jane, Jasmine Suraya, Sangeeta Krishnasamy and Elise Shick in one of their suites as the ladies got ready together—with help from YSL Beauty—in time for our event. Cartier’s newly revamped flagship boutique, 13  Paix, is an architectural wonder that offers a  retail exploration like never before.

1 min

IT'S ELECTRIFYING

Famed for its prowess, sustainability, and safety features, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric doesn’t force you to choose between power and responsible driving.

2 mins

A NIGHT OF ELEGANCE

Longines celebrated it's 190th birthday with a dinner that served elegance, glamour and heritage on its menu.

1 min

WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

A behind-the-scenes look at the new 'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' exhibition taking place now in Tokyo.

2 mins

My Cambodian ADVENTURE

From the chaos of a circus to the calm of the jungle, travel writer Crystal Woo's opens up her travel journal as she chronicles her time in Cambodia.

7 mins

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Harper's Bazaar Malaysia Magazine Description:

Harper’s BAZAAR provides a sophisticated and diverse array of articles, blending intelligent comment and stimulating features with outstanding photography, wit, glamour and informed round-ups of the best in fashion, jewellery, health and beauty, restaurants, travel, the arts and interior design. It offers a Malaysian perspective of the smart and cultured international lifestyles its readers either enjoy or aspire to.