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With WFH a new reality for many, we ask if effi ciency actually increases – even in sweatpants NEW PASTURES The indefi nable Rachel Weisz talks motherhood, superheroines, and taking on roles that defy all expectations 46 ABOUT FACE As it continues to play a central role in our lives, we asked 8 regional designers for their couture take on the face mask – redefi ning what ‘must-have’ really means in 2020 AR AB IA JUNE–AUGUST 2020 HBZ_148_005to007_TOC_11306463.indd 523/06/2020 10:13:18 AM6 HarpersBazaarArabia.com June–August 2020 AR AB IA JUNE–AUGUST 2020 ON THE COVER Cynthia A, photographed by Toufi c Araman. Cynthia wears: Couture mask and dress, both Georges Hobeika THE LIST 13 Wait List 14 To Do List 15 Wish List 16 24 Hours 18 Beauty List 20 One To Watch THE BAZAAR 21 Playful Pair 22 Feather Weather 23 Here Comes The Sun 24 Forward March THE NEWS 25 Add To Basket 26 Daydreams Do Come True/ Track Stars 27 A Decade Of Style 28 Is Working From Home More Productive? 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