The day I forgot my trousers. At least, that’s what it looked like.
The first outfit post of the year began on one of those icy Zurich mornings where the air feels almost unreal. It was bitterly cold, birds were circling around me, and for a moment the whole scene looked like something generated by AI, perfectly surreal, but completely real.
I was wrapped in a knitted ensemble that instantly steals the spotlight. A crystal-embroidered coat, a matching sweater, and the most unexpected piece of all: a tiny knitted short that almost looks like underwear. Bold, playful, and definitely not what winter dressing usually looks like.
This is exactly what I love about fashion, the tension between classic elegance and daring proportions. The craftsmanship feels timeless, while the short length of the knit adds a modern, almost cheeky twist. Unexpected combinations like this create the most exciting silhouettes.
The day itself felt just as special as the outfit. My daughter invited me for tea time at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, and I can only recommend it. Warm interiors, beautiful details, and a sense of calm luxury, the perfect contrast to the freezing streets outside.
An outfit that surprises, a moment that feels cinematic, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to start a new year is by breaking a few styling rules… or at least pretending you forgot your trousers.
My look: Gianni embellished wool-blend coat, Coraline embellished wool and cashmere-blend sweater, and Georgie crystal-embellished wool and cashmere-blend shorts
, all by Simkhai, Brides de Gala forever scarf 90 in Noir / Crème / Gold, and scarf ring 90 Trio in Palladié, both by Hermès, Georgina embellished wool-felt fedora
by Eugenia Kim, velvet over-the-knee boots by Miu Miu, vintage logo shopper and square sunglasses with heart mirrors at the side, both by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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