Harper's Bazaar September Issue Features "First Families of Music" with Icons like Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen & More!

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Christina Aguilera poses with her children as on of the "First Families of Music" for the 2018 September issue of Harper's Bazaar

Harper’s BAZAAR reveals the much anticipated ICONS by Carine Roitfeld portfolio, featuring music royalty & their children in the September issue on newsstands August 21. This year’s portfolio is comprised of music legends and offspring including Bruce Springsteen and his daughter Jessica, Kanye West holding North and Saint, Christina Aguilera with her son & daughter, Lionel and Nicole Richie, Mariah Carey with her twins, Billie Idol and Bonnie Blue Broad, Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson, Steven & Liv Tyler, Erykah Badu with her daughters, and Theodora and Alexandra Richards. Bruce and Jessica Springsteen grace the cover of the U.S. newsstand edition, with Kanye West, North and Saint on the subscriber cover. 

“I am especially excited about this year's theme for ICONS because it involves family. I'm a very family-oriented person so I wanted to meet the families of some of my biggest music idols,” said creative director Carine Roitfeld. "It was amazing to see that some of the industry’s most ground breaking rockstars have a sense of tenderness with their loved ones, even if they are adults!”

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Bruce Springsteen and his daughter Jessica Springsteen serve as cover stars for the Harper's Bazaar 2018 September Issue on newsstands August 21st. 

On Friday, September 7, 2018 Harper’s BAZAAR editors from around the world will come together to celebrate the fifth annual ICONS event at the legendary Plaza Hotel. Partners for the event include Infor, returning for the fifth year, Stella Artois, returning for the third year, Fujifilm returning for the second year and new partners Estée Lauder, Saks Fifth Avenue and Genesis.

Can't wait until Harper's BAZAAR's September issue hits newsstands? Then check out a few quotes form these fabulous first families of music below as well as their official photos for the issue! You can also check more official content by clicking here. 

Bruce Springsteen’s best advice he’s given his daughter: “Keep your focus on what you really care about.”

Jessica Springsteen on family: “Family is everything to me. Whenever I have time off, the first thing I do is go home to see everyone. It’s what makes me the happiest.”

Bruce + Jessica on if they consider themselves introverts or extroverts:

Bruce: “Introvert.”

Jessica: “Definitely an introvert. One time when I was watching my dad’s show with some friends by the side of the stage, he blindsided me and pulled me up onstage to dance with him during “Dancing in the Dark.” I’m still traumatized.”

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Kanye West and his children North and Saint West for the Harper's Bazaar 2018 September Issue on newsstands August 21st. 

Kanye West on his hopes for his children: “I hope my children never lose their confidence to society.”

Christina Aguilera on motherhood: “I love being mama bear and providing support, strength, and a safe haven to my babies and loved ones, knowing that, above all else, it’s the most important job I have.”

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Lionel Richie and his daughter Nicole Richie for the Harper's Bazaar 2018 September Issue on newsstands August 21st. 

Lionel Richie’s wishes for his children: “I wish for my kids to discover who they are and explore their passions to the fullest.”

Nicole Richie’s similarity to her dad: “My dad and I will do anything for a laugh. If that means we’re the butt of the joke, so be it. In a nutshell, we’re desperate show ponies.”

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Theodora and Alexandra Richards for the Harper's Bazaar 2018 September Issue on newsstands August 21st. 

Theodora Richards on the Richards family: “We are a traveling band of gypsies, this bunch. With everyone’s crazy lives, it makes for great stories around the fireplace. Music, dancing, and laughter fill our home, and we make it so we’re never apart for too long.”

Alexandra Richards on family: “Family to me is not just blood. It’s a unity of powerful love and compassion for one another; it’s about respecting and trusting one another.”

FASHION CREDITS

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Jacket & Boots: Y/Project

Earrings: Jacob & Co.

BRUCE + JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN

On Bruce:

Shirt, T-Shirt & Jeans: RRL, Saks Fifth Avenue

On Jessica:

Jacket: Ralph Lauren Collection, Saks Fifth Avenue

Earrings & Bracelet: Bulgari

KANYE WEST

Clothing & Ring: His own 

LIONEL + NICOLE RICHIE

On Lionel: 

Blouson, Turtleneck, Pants & Boots: Tom Ford

Jewelry: His own

On Nicole:

Dress & Shoes (in hand): Tom Ford

THEODORA + ALEXANDRA RICHARDS

On Theodora:

Top & Shorts: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Saks Fifth Avenue

Tights: Wolford, Saks Fifth Avenue

Ring & Bracelet: Bulgari

On Alexandra:

Jacket, Shorts & Belt: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Saks Fifth Avenue

Bra: Fleur du Mal, Saks Fifth Avenue

Tights: Wolford, Saks Fifth Avenue

Necklace & Bracelet: Bulgari