Louis Vuitton is launching another gorgeous special edition of bags in the beginning of February that will only be available for a few months. The two models named “Fuchsia Courtney MM” and “Fuchsia Pochette Courtney” come in Monogram embossed fuchsia calf leather with beautiful studded details. The pink versions are so lovely, probably a good present for romantic girls on Valentine`s Day.
LoL, Sandra
Here comes one of my favourite bags for summer: The orange “Monogram Denim Sunrise” (M93190) by Louis Vuitton. Spotted at their S/S 2010 runway show, featured in their advertising campaign with Lara Stone and just a little later seen at Victoria Beckham. It is always good to be friends with some famous fashion designers…
If you are not that connected, sign in on their waiting lists. Or just get your hands on the plushy fur tail and tassel charms named “Foxy” that are sold separately in 3 different colours: orange, pink and green. They would be a gorgeous addition to your already existing bags.
LoL, Sandra
Today Jonathan Saunders will be launching his fourth collaboration with Topshop. The pieces are not as colourful as expected but feature classic silhouettes with dazzling denim aspects that are definitely great buys for less money. Whilst he seems to develop a new clean form of geometric shapes and graphic, almost architectural patterns, print is still major to his designs. The designer collaborations will be available at the following Topshop stores: Oxford Circus, Liverpool and Manchester Arndale, as well as Selfridges in London, and online: www.topshop.com.
LoL, Sandra
Graphic patterns are a big trend for next summer, but the real news is digital manipulated prints.
A genius in creating those swirling effects is the Glaswegian designer Jonathan Saunders who since his graduation in 2002 from London`s Central Saint Martin`s college has been climbing up the ladder of success. Especially his resort 2010 collection (see above) that is available right now has a lot of those notice-me silk screening prints.
There is a new generation of designers that are using computer-generated patterns to achieve a new kind of futuristic look. Peter Pilotto and Mary Katrantzou are among those rising stars.
My favourite is Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou. Her surrealistic prints of perfume bottles on dresses (see below) were divine last winter. You should get one on sale at Browns. And like Coco Chanel said: „A woman who doesn`t wear perfume has no future“. I am sure this is nothing Mary has to worry about.
For my Swiss based readers: Trois Pommes will carry her beautiful summer collection.
LoL, Sandra
Yesterday, the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. A rare phenomenon was seen in California: Rain. But the weather couldn`t put a damper on Sandra Bullock`s stunning appearance in the amazing orchid chiffon evening gown by Bottega Veneta from their S/S 2010 runway collection. The dress had a wonderful, outstanding colour and the transparency was very up-to-date. The combination of the signature knot clutch by Bottega Veneta and the triple platform pumps by Casadei in purple suede leather with the extraordinary jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz (Her showroom in New York is located at 580 5th Avenue by 47th Street) was just perfect. Her hair was in a loose up-do that had a modernized 1930`s look with soft curls and waves.
The brunette was nominated in two categories and won the award for best actress (drama) for her role in “The Blind Side“. Many stars wore rainbow-coloured ribbons in memoriam of the Haiti earthquake but Sandra Bullock took it one step further and donated $1 million to the victims of this horrible disaster.
To me, she was definitely the best acdress last night!
LoL, Sandra
Isn`t it amazing how fashion, art, music and movies are all connected with each other?! I love to explore those alliances.
So here is the reason why boys should definitely play with dolls. Veik, a 29-year-old from Beijing, lets Barbie go Gaga. Fashion meets Art through his designs. Since his childhood, he has treated the plastic ladies like stars and created many stunning looks all by hand. Fascinated by the phenomenon of Lady Gaga, he captured her role as a fashion leader in every single one of his accurate doll`s outfits. Aren`t Barbie`s feet cute in the futuristic Alexander McQueen shoes?!
But no need to hurry to the next toy store, his designs are not for sale. Take his work as an inspiration to experiment on your own. I am sure that if you have got kids, they would love an afternoon of arts and crafts for their Barbies.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Barbie
It is weekend time and I wanted to inspire you for a movie night out to see “Avatar” in 3D directed by James Cameron. The science fiction epic blockbuster plays in the year 2154 on the distant planet of Pandora and seemed to be the inspiration for Alexander McQueen`s “Plato`s Atlantis” S/S 2010 collection.
The models on the catwalk looked so much like the Na`vi race in the movie. The colours green, brown and later on all shades of blue, the amazing digital prints and reptile patterns, all emerging from the sea were like the designer`s apocalyptic forecast.
Lady Gaga premiered her song “Bad Romance” at the show that was supposed to be live-streamed. But the site crashed because of all the traffic that emerged after she had tweeted to her millions of fans about her newest release.
I could definitely not think of anyone better than her pulling off the techno and futuristic trends for next summer. She strutted gorgeously in McQueen`s eccentric shoes (I love them!) that made the fashion world gasp when they appeared on the runway. Those towering platforms are a piece of art, deserving to be displayed. The legendary footwear gave the cybernetic look already a cult status.
Let`s capture the cobbled streets of Zurich in those heels- might be fun… at least for the ones watching us!
LoL, Sandra
As you already know, the nautical trend is revived again this upcoming summer. If you don`t want to go overboard with the sailor look, these amazing accessories from the Chanel Cruise 2010 collection could be the perfect solution. They will freshen up your wardrobe and will give you the right nautical vibe for many more seasons to come. Put on a pair of jeans plus a white tee and accent your outfit with a striped scarf and canvas tote for example. Or team up your favourite summer dress and gorgeous strappy sandals with a regatta bracelet. The possibilities are versatile.
Ultra-wearable and still very fashion-forward, you can turn yourself into a style icon in an instant! But hurry, those pieces are a great investment and will be gone in seconds.
LoL, Sandra
Yves Saint Laurent had an excellent feeling for colour combining and was the first one mixing the unexpected: pink and orange. What was a shock to the old school haute couturiers became one of his signature looks and still stands for pure elegance. Pink and orange together sounds like it won`t make sense but those unpredicatble juxtapositions usually look amazing.
This is the hallmark of a stylish woman: Make it your own, try the unexpected and mix the unusual. It might take some time to achieve that effortless look. But believe me it is absolutely worth it and your admirers will have to queue up.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
As Far Western chic is in the dress codes for next summer, I wanted to show you the most authentic and fashionable addition to your look: the perfect cowboy boots.
Last week I met Pedro Muñoz, owner of Stallion Boots and Leather Goods. A handsome, smart and witty guy in his early fifties, part Native American and grown-up in Mexico, he started to build up a his company in El Paso, Texas in the beginning of the eighties.
Pedro Muñoz with Stallion boots and me
His creations are special! Each pair is the result of many hours of skilled craftsmanship that lead to a perfect and extremely comfortable fit. Approximately 70 are produced per week with top-quality materials like alligator, crocodile, ostrich, lizard, stingray, various snakes, water buffalo and calf leather. I am totally in love with their amazing patterns and colours.
My favourite ones are the “Vintage Butterflies“ with their beautiful red, green and beige leather inlays, view to the top right below. Those boots definitely celebrate a sexy style that makes girls and boys go wild. At request, Stallion even offers custom designs and fittings.
In Switzerland, Trudie Götz sells a large variety of models at her Trois Pommes Stores in Zurich, Basel, Gstaad and St.Moritz.
Heigh-ho and away you go!
LoL, Sandra