This was my outfit that I wore on Tuesday evening in Paris. One sentence: I love VALENTINO! Everything gives you such a feminine aura, never vulgar always classy and stylish.
My look: Striped tiered feather jacket by Givenchy, lace and wool and silk-blend crepe mini dress, Spring Garden brocade knee boots and camouflage fold over clutch
, all by Valentino, diamond ring and bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Paris Fashion Week is always fun, but of course also very tiring and as you might have realized I get barely time to blog. During the day, you attend many runway shows, visit showrooms, have meetings and run from one place to the other. But don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining, I absolutely adore my job.
At night, the fashion crowd doesn’t stop. Events, launches and after show celebrations take place, such as the Valentino Tribe Party on Tuesday at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris.
The beautiful location was decorated with all sorts of tribal elements and Monsieur Valentino himself along with Alber Elbaz, Creative Director Lanvin, showed up during the night.
With Mister Valentino Garavani himself...
… and with lovely Alber Elbaz of Lanvin.
Later, I went to Raspoutine where L’Officiel Russia celebrated their new social editor, Kisa. It was great to see many familiar faces such as Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman, Jean-Thierry Besins of Bulliony, Natasha Zinko, Lorenzo Giove of Repossi and of course, Benjamin Eymère of L’Officiel Paris… and more!
Enjoy some of the impressions below!
LoL, Sandra
Lisa Feldmann of L’Officiel Germany, my humble self, Alexander Fedotov and Xenia Sobtchak
Lorenzo Giove framed by Fiammetta Cicogna to the right and me to the left.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Natasha Zinko and Kisa
Finally, I have made it to Paris for Fashion Week. Today, two blockbuster shows will take place, Chanel this morning and Valentino this afternoon. For those, who are at home, here is your chance to follow everything real time via app or livestream here on Sandra’s Closet.
So excited for Chanel Airlines, sounds very promising as a theme. The only bummer today is the weather here in Paris. It is raining cats and dogs…
You can discover the Chanel S/S 2016 Ready-to-Wear show on the House’s new fashion mobile application. Fully implicated in the digital world, the Chanel has revised its app, already adopted by two million users. Developed in thirteen different languages, the Chanel Fashion application is free to download and available for iOS and Android mobile phones.
Below, you can watch the Valentino live this afternoon. Enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
This weekend, the 11th Zurich Film Festival came to an end. I was invited by Etihad Airways to attend the Award Night at Zurich’s opera house, followed by a dinner and the after party. To honor my host of the night, I went for an oriental look combined with some vintage Chanel accessories that I got many years ago in Monaco. Red is always a great choice for an evening gown, are you RED-y or not?
My look: Jewel-embellished stretch-crepe gown by Alexander McQueen, wide studded belt by Matthew Williamson, vintage clutch and earrings with eagle embellishments, both by Chanel, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and
laser-cut leather and suede platform sandals by Alaïa.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Getty Images / Luca Teuchmann, © Getty Images/ Andreas Rentz, © Adityans Photography, © Zurichsee Connections, © Sandra Bauknecht
To celebrate the Rugby World Cup, CHANEL has designed four leather rugby balls featuring the iconic quilting of the House. Gabrielle Chanel, a keen sportswoman herself often referred to menswear in her designs. Today Karl Lagerfeld throws her the ball by creating a sporting accessory that is both collector and perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist.
Exceptional quality, attention paid to every detail and artisanal savoir-faire, the CHANEL rugby ball comes in four colourways: white, burgundy, navy blue and black.
The CHANEL rugby ball is available on special order.
A good reason to start to play rugby…
LoL, Sandra
Still: Courtesy of Chanel
Tonight, I am invited by Tommy Hilfiger and the Zurich Film Festival and I couldn’t be any happier about it. Each year, Hollywood comes to Zurich. In 2013, it was Harrison Ford (for the previous post click here) and in 2014, it was John Malkovich who joined Tommy Hilfiger and Daniel Grieder, CEO Tommy Hilfiger, on this special occasion.
Time flies and I realized that I have never posted the pictures from last year. So here you go. Even 12 months later, it hasn’t lost any of its glamour.
Stay tuned for the photos of tonight. I promise it won’t take another year…
LoL, Sandra
John Malkovich, my humble self, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger
German actress Iris Berben with me
Trudie Götz (Trois Pommes) with me
Peter Fonda
Stefanie Heinzmann performed at the after party.
A day later, Dee Hilfiger, Tommy’s wife posted this on instagram. Very cute of her!
Photos: Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger and © Sandra Bauknecht
This was the outfit I wore to the IWC Gala Dinner last Saturday in Zurich. A great strapless dress that stays in place during a long night of dancing and fun.
My look: Sara strapless bandage gown by Hervé Léger, black clutch by Prada, cutout leather platform pumps by Saint Laurent, Portofino Midsize Automatic watch with diamonds and grey alligator bracelet by IWC Schaffhausen, diamond ring and bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery, earrings and velvet chocker, both by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Photo in Collage: © Lennart Preiss/Getty Images for IWC
I have to admit that I am a total fragrance addict. Scent is such an important part of your identity. It communicates more than your clothes because one can smell you without having eye contact or talking to you.
We all know the big perfume blockbuster brands, but there are plenty of niche fragrance houses which deserve attention as they use very luxurious ingredients. And after all, who likes to smell the same as everybody else? Today, I would like to show you my eight favorite perfumes that you could call my personal signature scents, like my wardrobe of fragrances.
KILIAN, Love, Don’t be Shy, Eau de Parfum, 50ml
Oriental – gourmand and seductive
Top notes: Bergamot
Middle notes: Honeysuckle, Iris
Base notes: Civet Oil
TOM FORD Noir Pour Femme, Eau de Parfum, 50ml
Oriental Floral – sensual and extravagant
Top notes: Citrus, Spice and Bergamot
Middle notes: Rose Absolute, Mandarin and Jasmine
Base notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla
PARFUMERIE GENERALE N°19 Louanges Profanes, Eau de Toilette, 50ml
Floral Oriental – fresh and powdery
Top notes: Neroli and Hawthorn
Middle notes: White Lily and Incense
Base notes: Benzoe and Guaiac Wood
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN À La Rose, Eau de Parfum, 70ml
Floral – another interpretation of a rose
Top notes: Damascena Rose from Bulgaria and Centifolia Rose from Grasse, Pear and Lychee
Middle notes: Violet and Magnolia Blossom
Base notes: Cedarwood
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR Flor Y Canto, Eau de Parfum, 55ml
Floral – intense and intoxicating
Top notes: Mexican Tuberose
Middle notes: Plumeria and Magnolia
Base notes: Marigold
BYREDO Blanche, Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Floral Aldehyde – the perception of the color white
Top notes: White Roses, Pink Pepper and Aldehydes
Middle notes: Violet, Neroli and Peony
Base notes: Blond Wood, Sandalwood and Musk
LORENZO VILLORESI Teint de Neige, Eau de Toilette, 100ml
Floral – powdery and delicate like the color of snow
Top notes: Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang
Middle notes: Tonka Bean, Jasmine, Rose, Floral Notes and Powder Notes
Base notes: Jasmine, Rose, Heliotrope and Musk
PROFVMVM ROMA Soavissima, Eau de Parfum, 100ml
White Floral – feminine and rich
Top notes: White Flowers
Middle notes: Amber
Base notes: Iris
If you are living in Switzerland, I truly recommend you the Osswald Night of Fragrances that will take place on October, 15 2015 between 6 and 10 pm at Schloss Sihlberg, Sihlberg 10, 8002 Zurich.
Six exclusive perfume brands will present their world in different rooms of the castle, among them two of my favorites Pierre Guillaume (Parfumerie Générale) and the Durante Family (Profvmvm Roma).
Tickets are available for CHF 25.00 at Perfumery Osswald, Bahnhofstr. 17, 8001 Zurich or online.
See you there!
LoL, Sandra
Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
Isn’t this set just amazing? GUCCI High Jewelry presents an ensemble that comprises a collier, the star piece in this collection, a bracelet and drop earrings. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and designed around the natural beauty of the golden-hued Beryl gems, combined with 18kt yellow gold and a glittering array of diamonds.
With every link, clasp and gem lovingly assembled and set by master GUCCI jewelry craftsmen, this magnificent ensemble is available by order only.
Necklace, 18kt yellow gold, 384 diamonds total 20.05cts, one yellow beryl total 36.2cts
€ 95.000
Bracelet, 18kt yellow gold, 126 diamonds total 5.95cts, 5 yellow beryls total 42.5cts
€ 38.500
Earrings, 18kt yellow gold, 100 diamonds total 2.59cts, 2 yellow beryls total 17.2cts
€ 17.500
LoL, Sandra
Photo: Courtesy of Gucci
Saturday night as part of the 11th Zurich Film Festival, I attended the wonderful IWC Schaffhausen “For the Love of Cinema” Gala Dinner at the Park Hyatt hotel during which Oscar winner Christoph Waltz presented the first-ever Filmmaker Award, worth CHF 100,000 in sponsorship. The award was set up by the Association for the Promotion of Film in Switzerland, which was founded last December by Marc Forster, IWC CEO Georges Kern, the co-directors of the Zurich Film Festival Nadja Schildknecht and Karl Spoerri, and the CEO of Ringier, Marc Walder.
To celebrate the occasion, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer had invited some 200 VIP guests from the worlds of film, media, politics and commerce.
On the red carpet
Bernhard Burgener, Norbert Preuss and Michael Steiner (“Und morgen seid ihr tot”) and Lisa Blatter and Jan Gassmann (“Europe, She Loves“) receive the Filmmaker Award.
From the four nominated films, the jury picked two winners: “Und morgen seid ihr tot” (“Tomorrow You’ll Be Dead”) and “Europe, She Loves”. Christoph Waltz, who presented the award, shot to fame with roles in “Inglourious Basterds” and “Django Unchained” by the American cult director Quentin Tarantino.
Christoph Waltz
“I am proud to be here in person to present this award, which is very important for the Swiss film industry. Providing sponsorship for filmmakers is a necessary and relevant task, one which makes a significant contribution to the diversity of Swiss film,” said the two-time Academy Award winner. The two winning projects were also each presented with an IWC watch – the Portugieser Automatic in stainless steel with a black dial and a special rotor engraving with “1st Filmmaker Award Zurich 2015”.
Actor Christoph Waltz, IWC CEO Georges Kern and director Marc Forster during dinner.
Philipp Fankhauser and band performed at the gala.
After the dinner, we continued the party at Club Adagio into the small hours of the morning. It was a truly amazing night… thanks IWC Schaffhausen for having me!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Lennart Preiss/Getty Images for IWC
