Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture S/S 2012

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Today is a special day for me. It is my birthday and therefore I would like to treat you with this eye candy from the Haute Couture week in Paris. 
Last Tuesday, it was raining like crazy when I went up to the Place du Trocadéro in the afternoon to see Stéphane Rolland‘s S/S 2012 couture show which was absolutely divine.

Yasmin, Stephane and meStéphane Rolland to the right with his muse for his S/S 2012 show, Yasmin Le Bon to the left and me in the middle.

Meet Stéphane Rolland, the designer behind the eponymous couture label launched in 2007. His vision is modern and original. Considering that he is one of couture’s newest names, it is amazing to see that he is among those that help to keep couture alive. He creates dresses that even young girls aspire to own.

What does make him different and special?

Have a look at his architectural cuts and outstanding embellishments that are more exciting than the usual sequin and crystal work seen at other couture houses. His approach is truly contemporary without forgetting his couture skills that he learnt from scratch. At the age of 20, Rolland joined Balenciaga and became Creative Director of menswear. Four years later, he started his own prêt-à-porter line which he ran until Jean-Louis Scherrer asked him 6 years later to be at the helm of the French house’s Haute Couture line. A position he occupied for the next ten years until 2007, when he launched he started his own couture label at 10 avenue George V.

Rolland is a full member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and therefore his brand can officially bear the “haute couture” label.

Now, I would like to invite you to enjoy the photos I took of the front row, the runway show and backstage where I went after the show.

LoL, Sandra

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Me with a dear friend in Armani Privé

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French singer Mireille Mathieu still wearing her iconic hair cut

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Let the show begin:

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The tri-colour gown is my favourite.

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Yasmin Le Bon, Stéphane’s muse for this collection, presented the last look: The red bride in an absolute amazing gown with so much fabric that she needed two helpers to turn around.
I loved it!

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Backstage after the show. I loved the sparkling dark eye make-up.

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I hope that you have enjoyed this feast for your eyes. A couture show is something truly special.

LoL, Sandra

All photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Today at Matthew Williamson F/W 2011

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IMG_0364This afternoon, I went to Matthew Williamson’s F/W 2011 presentation in the Philips de Pury building in London that was absolutely amazing. Matthew at his best – soft versus sharp, bold colours in gorgeous combinations, cobalt blue on feathers , divine embellishments and to-die-for fur pieces. The Mongolian wool gilets, the modern biker jackets and the fabulous red and pink outfits were my favourites.

New French Vogue Editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt who was spotted front row, commented that she really liked it. Also seen was Alexa Chung and many more. Enjoy the gorgeous photos that I took before the show, of the beautiful collection and of all the celebrities.

And ladies, here at London Fashion Week, one trend is major on the streets, maxi skirts and red nails, they are everywhere.

LoL, Sandra


Matthew Williamson smoking a cigarette with Olivia Palermo before the show.

Matthew Williamson smoking a cigarette with Olivia Palermo before the show.

Beautiful Olivia giving an interview...

Beautiful Olivia giving an interview...

...a natural beauty.

...a natural beauty.

Gorgeous mix of prints

Gorgeous mix of prints

Climbing the stairs in a maxi dress can be challenging...

Climbing the stairs in a maxi dress can be challenging...

Yasmin Le Bon giving an interview...

Yasmin Le Bon in the Stella McCartney tuxedo jacket gave an interview...

...very charmingly.

...very charmingly.

Famous Dianne

Diane Pernet in her typical outfit and hairstyle.

Society girl Poppy Delevigne

Society girl Poppy Delevigne

Loved her boots!

Loved her outfit!

London Fashion Week shoe trend

London Fashion Week shoe trend

What a bag!

What a bag!

A beautiful back can also delight.

A beautiful back can also delight.

Kim Hersov, American-born Editor at Large at Harpers Bazaar and ex girlfriend of Jude Law

Kim Hersov, Editor at Large at Harpers Bazaar and ex-girlfriend of Jude Law

Champagne before the show, wonderful!

Champagne before the show, wonderful!

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After the show, I took some night shots outside of the models rushing to the next show and some street style photos. The new camera is really great to experiment with…

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Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht