‘It’s been an honour & a privilege’, says editor Nonita Kalra as Harper’s Bazaar India pulls down its shutters for an indefinite period

By Malvika Mistry

on July 01, 2020

While the world is prepping up to brace the ‘new normal’, Harper’s Bazaar India pulled down its shutters for an indefinite period. The glossy version of the magazine had already left the stands, and now the digital issues have been halted for an unspecified period due to the uncertainty amid the pandemic and it's economic repercussions.

Taking it to her social media space, Bazaar’s editor Nonita Kalra penned down heartwarming words for her team and reminisced her journey with Bazaar.

“For four years, I worked with the best in the business. What a time we had. From changing the way the magazine read, to changing the way we worked, what can I say Team Bazaar? It’s been an honour & a privilege to work with you.”

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For four years, I worked with the best in the business. What a time we had. From changing the way the magazine read, to changing the way we worked, what can I say Team Bazaar? It’s been an honour & a privilege to work with you. Like I say: This issue (and every single one before that) is dedicated to you crazy, wonderful, amazing kids. #tillwemeetagain @bazaarindia #teambazaar @yurreipem @nickmodisto @esha.mahajan @butoolbegum @edwardlalrempuia @sitara_nm @kelsey_kissane @smridhisibal @heysarkar @parvatimangal @juhitaneja @chinmayeem @prableen.gujral @_swareena_ @divrina.d @shrutijoshi21 @nishtha.bhatia92 @tao_vashai @ravneetkaurr

A post shared by Nonita Kalra (@nonitakalra) on Jun 30, 2020 at 7:36am PDT

With a heavy heart and utter disbelief, fashion consultant and creative director styling, Edward Lalrempuia bid the magazine goodbye. “And just like that, it’s over!! Didn’t quite expect it but everything happens for a reason so, on to my next chapter. Six and a half years is quite a good gig. Will miss Team @bazaarindia so very much.”

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And just like that it’s over!! Didn’t quite expect it but everything happens for a reason so, on to my next chapter. Six and a half years is quiet a good gig . Will miss Team @bazaarindia so very much. @nonitakalra @yurreipem @smridhisibal @esha.mahajan @sitara_nm @heysarkar @parvatimangal @ravneetkaurr @butoolbegum @kelsey_kissane @parulmenezes

A post shared by Edward Lalrempuia (@edwardlalrempuia) on Jun 30, 2020 at 2:07am PDT

Other team members also poured their hearts out as they bid goodbye.

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And just like that it’s over. Three years, two babies, and one incredible team. #Repost @smridhisibal with @get_repost Early morning meetings, late night closings, back-to-back shoots, and many many learnings. Friends like family and a common love for the brand. We cherish, we remember, hope you celebrate and never forget #teambazaar. Until we meet again, @bazaarindia Two years, too soon.

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Early morning meetings, late night closings, back-to-back shoots, and many many learnings. Friends like family and a common love for the brand. We cherish, we remember, hope you celebrate and never forget #teambazaar. Until we meet again, @bazaarindia Two years, too soon.

A post shared by Smridhi S (@smridhisibal) on Jun 29, 2020 at 7:32am PDT