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Something for my Swiss and German based readers: 
The December issue of SI Style magazine featuring my monthly column is available now. This time, I am telling you some anecdotes meeting different celebrities. Below you can see some of favorites.
If you like my outfit, have a look at this previous post.

LoL, Sandra

Sandra Bauknecht and Celebrities

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

IWC Race Night

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One of the most exciting events of the year is the IWC gala held during the SIHH. Each year, Georges Kern, CEO IWC Schaffhausen, brings glamour and worldclass celebrities to Geneva. One night that makes you feel more like being in Hollywood than in Switzerland.

Sandra_Bauknecht_Georges_Kern_IWC_Race_nightGeorges Kern, CEO IWC Schaffhausen, with me

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On the red carpet at this incredible event were Ewan McGregor, Zinédine Zidane, Karolina Kurkova, Ross Brawn, Eric Dane, Adriana Lima, Luis Figo and Matthew Fox, among many others. I had so much fun watching all of them arrive and was spotted myself…

IWC_RACE_Night_Nico_RossbergRacing driver for the Mercedes GP Formula One™ team: Nico Rosberg

IWC_RACE_Night_VictoriaModel Victoria Silvstedt

IWC_Race_Night_Karoline_HuberUnzipped, the best “backolleté”Karoline Huber, CMO IWC Schaffhausen, in Tom Ford

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This year, the theme “IWC RACE NIGHT” was of course matching the house’s newest launch of its new Ingenieur watches that I had a closer look at during a tour around the amazing IWC booth earlier that day. (For the post, please click here.) The latest collection aptly expresses the spirit of the new partnership between the Schaffhausen watchmaker and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team.

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My look: Black jumpsuit by Michael Kors, shrug by D&G Dolce Gabbana, Elsie bag by Chloé, Tribute patent-leather sandals by Saint Laurent, cuff by Stella McCartney, necklace by Roberto Cavalli and earrings by Chanel.

IWC_RACE_NIGHT_Tim_JefferiesTim Jefferies

Ralf_Moeller_Sandra_BauknechtActor Ralf Moeller with me

Sandra_Bauknecht_Peter_LindberghPhotographer Peter Lindbergh with me

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IWC_Race_Night30Two angels in Geneva: Victoria Secret Models Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima in Roberto Cavalli

Eric_DAne_Sandra_Bauknecht Grey’s Anatomy “McSteamy” Eric Dane with me

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Together with IWC CEO Georges Kern, Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey compèred the IWC Race Night, while Nico Rosberg and his sleek Formula One™ racing car galvanized the atmosphere. The moment, we heard the sound of the engine, it was clear why each of the over 850 guests had ear plugs at the table.

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A spectacular competition between some prominent guests ensued when Nico Rosberg invited them to change the tyres on his Formula One™ car. In a simulated pit stop, top model Karolina Kurkova, film stars Matthew Fox, Jean Reno and Eric Dane, as well as Asian actors Francis Ng and Kiichi Nakai tried to get the sleek-bodied vehicle back on the track in the 3 seconds that were given to them.

IWC_RACE_Night15Great team work: Karolina Kurkova and Jean Reno

IWC_RACE_NIGHT22A happy Eric Dane

IWC_RACE_NIGHT23Concentrated: Tim Jefferies and Marc Forster

IWC_RACE_NIght20Those two are having fun: Marc Forster and Kevin Spacey

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Personally speaking, the culmination of the night was a private concert from the British band Jamiroquai. Lead singer Jay Kay has such a rhythm and incredible presence on stage that  I couldn’t stop dancing all night… as you can see in the last picture.

Thank you, IWC, for letting me be part of this outstanding event!

LoL, Sandra

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IWC_Race_night_DancePhotos: © Sandra Bauknecht