Over-the-knee boots have become a fashion mainstay and this F/W 2016 season, they look amazing in burgundy. Most designers are going for suede whereas Roksanda‘s take is all about the season’s ultimate trend material: velvet.
Ashlyn velvet over-the-knee boots by Roksanda
Other great models are the following:
1 Highland stretch-suede over-the-knee boots by Stuart Weitzman
2 Tasseled suede over-the-knee boots by Aquazzura
3 BB stretch-suede over-the-knee boots by Saint Laurent
4 Maira paneled suede over-the-knee boots by Jimmy Choo
5 Kent stretch-suede over-the-knee boots by Sam Edelman
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
During the Zurich Film Festival, one of the biggest highlights is the exclusive dinner hosted by Tommy Hilfiger. Last year, the American designer himself welcomed the guests at Razzia restaurant and thanked his long-time CEO Daniel Grieder on stage. Later, stars such as Johannes Huebl, Moritz Bleibtreu, and Elisa Sednaoui listened to the private concert by Marlon Roudette.
Playsuits and over-the-knee boots are definitely no longer for fashion victims only, they have become a must this season.
My look: Silk-chiffon playsuit by Emilio Pucci, bi-colour Sac De Jour nano leather tote by Saint Laurent, suede over-the-knee boots by Dior, earrings by Chanel, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie, bar cuff in rose gold
by Balenciaga and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis .
Stay tuned… tonight it is time for the Tommy Hilfiger dinner again.
LoL, Sandra
With lovely Silvia Binggeli, Editor-in-Chief of Annabelle.
Nadja Schildknecht, Daniel Grieder CEO Tommy Hilfiger and PVH Europe, Elisa Sednaoui, Tommy Hilfiger, Clara Paget and Johannes Huebl.
Marlon Roudette entertaining the crowd at the Tommy Hilfiger dinner.
With German actor Moritz Bleibtreu.
Photos: Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger and © Sandra Bauknecht
New York Fashion Week has officially started with the presentations of the S/S 2017 shows but one man is swimming against the tide. It is no other than Tom Ford who has chosen to prioritize consumers with a “see now, buy now” format this season, meaning he sent his F/W 2016 collection down the runway that is now available online and in stores immediately – (you can shop it now at mytheresa.com and net-à-porter.com for example).
“WE HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH A FASHION CALENDAR AND SYSTEM THAT IS FROM ANOTHER ERA. OUR CUSTOMERS TODAY WANT A COLLECTION THAT IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. FASHION SHOWS AND THE TRADITIONAL FASHION CALENDAR, AS WE KNOW THEM, NO LONGER WORK IN THE WAY THAT THEY ONCE DID. WE SPEND AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY AND ENERGY TO STAGE AN EVENT THAT CREATES EXCITEMENT TOO FAR IN ADVANCE OF WHEN THE COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER. SHOWING THE COLLECTION AS IT ARRIVES IN STORES WILL REMEDY THIS, AND ALLOW THE EXCITEMENT THAT IS CREATED BY A SHOW OR EVENT TO DRIVE SALES AND SATISFY OUR CUSTOMERS’ INCREASING DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR CLOTHES AS THEY ARE READY TO WEAR THEM.” – Tom Ford
I find it a very interesting approach especially as I am coming from a print media background. It will be very tough for the magazines to work ahead of time. Digital will become even stronger than it already is which I truly enjoy. Below you can shop my four favorite looks from last night directly. Have fun!
And by the way Tom Ford is not the only one. A wave of designers showing in-season will follow in the days to come, Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry and others, among them.
To a new era in all ways…
LoL, Sandra
Get Look 13: Herringbone wool and cashmere-blend tweed top, gold-plated necklace with leather, sequined pencil skirt and leather over-the-knee boots.
Get Look 22: Printed crepe dress, leather over-the-knee boots and leather waist belt.
Get Look 48: Embellished velvet gown and velvet-trimmed leather sandals.
Get Look 51: Sequined silk gown and patent-leather and velvet sandals.
Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford
If you are going to say good-bye now to summer, then you are supposed to greet the fall in the prettiest way possible. Therefore I recommend to champion the new season’s essential over-the-knee boots – an instant look-changer whatever you are wearing. Take a high level approach to fall dressing in boots that offer extended coverage and style for days.
1 Sweet Revenge stretch-suede legging boots by Tamara Mellon
2 Embellished leather thigh boots by Saint Laurent
3 Kensington leather over-the-knee boots by Aquazzura
4 Suede and leather over-the-knee boots by Proenza Schouler
5 Doma elaphe-paneled suede over-the-knee boots by Jimmy Choo
6 Carnaby degradé-heel suede over-the-knee boots by Nicholas Kirkwood
My personal favorites are the following:
Suede thigh boots by Chloé
Suede over-the-knee boots by Saint Laurent
Stretch-lace thigh boots by Dolce & Gabbana
Which ones are your favorites?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
