Brides Today April 2016 | Page 3

razzle dazz l Editor’s e letter N UPUR M EHTA PURI ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD. High on team spirit and a never give-up attitude, summer 2016 seems to be a new innings for both the Indian Cricket team and team HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE! Both have eyes set on gold. Keeping up with the constant chant for India, we open newer avenues in couture, jewellery, and décor to keep you rooted. Temple jewellery, marigold accents, and traditional saris form the focus of our cover story with modelof-the-moment,Archana Akil Kumar (pg 138), while the nation’s new heartthrobs cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actor Hazel Keech reveal all about their love in a romantic rendezvous with us (pg 60).Take cue from the opulence of jewels adorned by erstwhile Indian royalty from across the country to build your own majestic trousseau (pg 31), and dip into a selection of charming bridal extras that are gilded and gold, and glittery and bold for all your special occasion needs (pg 78). Fashion meets travel, as we round up the most luxurious properties for your stylish honeymoon. Designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee to Karl Lagerfeld, there’s something for every kind of bride (pg 116), and then, we present curated gifting guides that would make the entire bridal brigade bauble-happy (pg 172).With plenty to look forward to this season (big cricket wins, included), here’s wishing you a summer of love, passion, and creativity. ■ Editor’s photograph: tarun vishwa. imagE courtEsy: BaLEnciaga. Balenciaga bag. Follow us @BazaarBrideIn and @nupurmehta18 on instagram; and @BazaarBrideIn on twitter and www.facebook.com/HarpersBazaarBrideIndia 3