Harper's Bazaar Malaysia Magazine - April 2023

In this issue

Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia turns 20 this month! We look back at two decades of fashion—the movers and shakers, the highs and lows, the iconic runway moments and dresses that have shaped the previous 20 years to bring us to where we are today. Spring is in bloom and nature continues to inspire, with statement-making hues for the eyes, then a free-spirited fashion foray into the woods shot in Cornwall’s lush Cabilla retreat. And here’s a very special treat to all fans of K-pop: get to know singer-songwriter Lee Ji Eun—better known as her stage alter ego IU—in a heart to heart interview that takes us behind her process and into her personal thoughts. On the men’s side of things, barrier-pushing, multi-hyphenated talent Alvin Chong fronts our BAZAARMan section this month, as we take you through the trends that are taking menswear into a new dawn of expression.

In Full BLOOM

Dior welcomes the wonders of Spring with a capsule collection dedicated to the founding couturier’ love of flowers

2 mins

DESIGN OF TWO DECADES

BAZAAR celebrates 20 years of cutting-edge fashion, passion, drama and imagination.

10 mins

SILVER AND BOLD

What happened when Bazaar's editor-in-chief and committed brunette Lydia Slater embraced the grey?

3 mins

A NEW MADEMOISELLE

Chanel reveals Whitney Peak as the newest face of the Coco Mademoiselle.

2 mins

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

Make space in your jewellery box for Van Cleef & Arpels' extra-large, statement pieces.

2 mins

About DAMN TIME

At long last! Avant-garde watchmaker Richard Mille finally unveils its very first sports watch dedicated to women, the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport.

2 mins

ALL ABOUT EID

From the elegant to the extravagant, the Hari Raya selection from Swarovski is set to make your festive looks shine.

2 mins

Double Face

IU, an icon that cannot be defined by a single word and bare-faced, Lee Ji Eun.

10+ mins

ENTER THE NEW DAWN OF SUBVERSIVE STYLE AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL FASHION

The future of menswear is revolutionary. 2023 is about going beyond fundamental ideals and aesthetic appeal to embrace a refreshing chapter of sartorial reinvigoration. The collections from Spring/Summer '23 exemplifies how menswear continues to evolve on a trajectory of transformation. Designers bid farewell to convention while providing recognizable motifs and reimagined house codes to satiate our desire for something new. Dior honours heritage while Louis Vuitton pays homage to the late Virgil Abloh. JW Anderson toys with the metaverse while Rick Owens believes the apocalypse is upon us. Delve into the new stylistic lexicon that is reshaping how we view menswear.

7 mins

The Multifaceted - ALVIN CHONG

THE MULTI-TALENTED SINGER, ACTOR AND FASHION ICON REVEALS LAYERS TO HIS PERSONALITY AND TALENT.

6 mins

AUTHORITATIVE AROMATICS

From cult classics to new flames, these are scents to introduce to your rotation this season.

3 mins

My life, my style

The playful interiors in Ditte Reffstrup's Copenhagen home match the unique character of her cult fashion brand, Ganni.

4 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.