My Look: Never Forget – Love NYC

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Yesterday morning, I left my hotel very early to go backstage before the Michael Kors S/S 2014 show and I was in the mood to show my love for NYC!

My look: Dirty ’50s stretch-denim jacket iconby Saint LaurentI Heart Nueva York cotton-jersey tankprinted silk skirt with trompe d’oeil shirt sleeves tied around the waist, both by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Susanna studded leather ankle boots iconby Chloé, Bamboo leather shopper tote iconby GucciLimelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

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My Look: Love What You Do – That’s Chic

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I love what I do and that makes me happy. If you find the thing you really enjoy doing, work will not be work anymore, it will become pleasure. Sandra’s Closet is my passion, my addiction and my daily dose of fulfillment. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy posting it.

Here you see me on my way to one of my favourite sushi places in Zurich: GINGER. I included some photos of my beloved dishes below.

My look: Trompe l’oeil dress with oversized sweater top and leather skirt by Closed, blue long sleeve top by H&MH Hobo Grande soft off-white nubuck leather bag by Hogansilk scarf and cross necklace, both by Gabriele Frantzenbangles by Sal y LimonKate ankle boots by De SienaTank Americaine watch by Cartier and Mat Opaque 80 tights in black iconby Wolford.

LoL, Sandra

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Beef filet with ponzu sauce

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Salmon carpaccio with egg

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My Look: I Heart Nueva York

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Here is the look that I wore to the Forte_Forte “10” presentation at Vestibule.
I am completely in love with 3.1 Phillip Lim’s S/S 2013 collection, such cool and easy-to-wear pieces.

I Heart Nueva York cotton-jersey tankprinted silk skirt with trompe d’oeil shirt sleeves tied around the waist iconand Pashli two-tone mini shark embossed leather satchel, all three by 3.1 Phillip Limblack leather biker jacket iconand Janis leather pumps, both by Saint Laurent, earrings and ring, both by Chanel, graphic floral sunglasses by Prada and colourful elastics by Scoopy Loop (Those new trend bands from L.A. are also great for tying your hair).

LoL, Sandra

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Up Close: Maison Martin Margiela with H&M

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Here we go: Your exclusive preview of Maison Martin Margiela with H&M really up close! Today, I was able to browse through and try on the amazing collection at Mondrian Soho‘s penthouse suite. Personally speaking, I was truly impressed.

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Before talking you through the collaboration, let me tell you a little more about the house of Margiela: The influential Belgian designer Martin Margiela founded his brand Maison Martin Margiela in 1988. He is the fashion scene’s ghost, compared to other eccentric designers, he has never granted an interview or even considered to being photographed. His employees are wearing lab coats and have also never been seen in pictures. I met some of them today. You will see their white uniform in the photos but I am not allowed to show you their faces. Margiela’s main focus is on the product and not on the individual behind it.

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The label on his clothes is equally anonymous, a blank white rectangle and a circled number from 0 to 23 that corresponds to one of various lines in the Margiela range. Of course, the white stitches used to affix his label—often visible at the back of the garment—have become funilly enough an internationally recognized icon. Margiela has pushed fashion boundaries with clothes made of trash bags or vintage home furnishings  such as car seats or seat belts. In 2002, he sold a majority stake to Renzo Rosso, owner of Diesel.

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The collaboration between Maison Martin Margiela and H&M presents a re-edition of iconic Margiela garnets and accessories for men and women. It consists of around 100 pieces. Each of them is specifically labelled with a unique tag indicating the season from which it originated, spanning 23 years. The most representative pieces of Margiela’s archive are reproduced in updated shapes and materials and offered to the broad public as an exclusive synopsis of their history. I think that is a very interesting approach of H&M. They are bringing fashion history to the masses which I adore.

The entire collection is divided into five groups:

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Shape & Volume: Masculine shapes are adjusted to frame the female body.

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Oversized: Pieces of the masculine and feminine wardrobe are presented in oversized versions of themselves.

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Ambiguity: Conveyed through the use of trompe l’oeil.

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Transformation: This occurs in different ways. Offering a new use and shape to otherwise typical objects and materials.

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My favourites: The adjusted biker jacket and the amazing candy clutch in pink.

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The adjusted biker jacket for women also looks great on men as René sports it in perfection. If you like his style, follow him on instagram @renewho.

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Gray of Bootiesonmyfeet looks stunning in the belted Maison Martin Margiela with H&M leather jacket.

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The candy clutches SS2010. A candy bar packaging is enlarged and transformed into an evening clutch bag.

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Process of Tailoring: Traditional finishings and tailoring procedures are visible. Similarly, more specific sartorial concepts, particular to the world of couture are exposed.

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Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s Creative Advisor, with me

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The accessories are absolutely divine. Now, I am getting ready for tonight’s party where we can also shop the new collection before it will officially hit the stores on November 15, 2012 worldwide.

Stay tuned for more.

LoL, Sandra

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