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Harper’s Bazaar Magazine – February 1999, Madonna Cover (VG Condition)
This Harper’s Bazaar February 1999 issue features the iconic Madonna on the cover in a striking black viscose jersey kimono dress by Jean Paul Gaultier, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. Styled with a jade floral necklace from Palace Costume Company, the cover marks one of Madonna’s most memorable high-fashion editorials, capturing her bold transition into a new artistic phase — dubbed “Karma Chameleon.”
This original issue is in very good condition with minor edge wear and has been carefully preserved with a protective plastic sleeve. The item photographed is the exact copy you will receive. Please refer to photos for condition verification.
Issue Highlights:
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Cover Story: Karma Chameleon
Madonna is styled by Arianne Phillips with makeup by Laura Mercier and hair by Luigi Murenu. Fashion editor Brana Wolf oversees the editorial, highlighting Madonna’s reinvention through geisha-inspired style (see feature Like a Geisha, p.126). -
Fashion Features:
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Fashion 411 – Paris Shopping (p.58)
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Remaking It in Milan – Modern makeovers for top Milan fashion houses (p.62)
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Burberry: Rad & Plaid – A bold, updated vision of the classic brand (p.74)
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The Cher Show – Featuring spring’s glam elements: long hair, skimpy trenches, and feathers (p.136)
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Tanked (p.152), Body Art (p.162), Down in Denim (p.176), and Instant Icon: Olivier Theyskens (p.186)
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Beauty & Health:
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Beauty School – Step-by-step makeup tutorials from industry experts (p.88)
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Flat-Out Sexy – Hair styling tips for sleek, minimal volume (p.94)
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Endometriosis Enigma – A revealing article on the challenges of an often-overlooked condition (p.96)
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The Mayflower Madam’s Diary of a Face-Lift (p.100)
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Cultural Commentary & Profiles:
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Melanie Plays Muse – Melanie Griffith styled by top designers (p.146)
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Fergie Fights Back – Sarah Ferguson’s public reinvention (p.166)
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David Blaine by Collier Schorr (p.107)
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TV Commercials as Hit-Makers in Music by Alison Powell (p.112)
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MoMA's Revamp by Andrea Codrington (p.123)
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This issue is a must-have for collectors of Madonna memorabilia, 1990s fashion editorial, or anyone interested in a rich blend of high fashion, celebrity profiles, and cultural critique from the turn of the millennium.
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