With alluring, natural elegance and the lightness of a camellia flower, the CHANEL Summer 2012 tote bag is a true embodiment of CHANEL’s founding principles.
The interlocking double C motif and the legendary address of 31 rue Cambon in woven jacquard on a cotton canvas, finely trimmed with leather, gives this bag a truly refined style.
Blue cotton canvas small tote bag with leather details
With its simple and sophisticated design, the CHANEL Summer 2012 collection tote bagis the perfect day-to-day accessory. Leather handles and a chain intertwined with ribbon, allow the bag to be carried in the hand or on the shoulder. This new and essential summer accessory is available in five sizes and in soft, faded shades of four different colours: red, grey, blue and ecru.
Available in CHANEL boutiques from February 2012
LoL, Sandra
Red cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Ecru cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Grey cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details Photos: Courtesy of Chanel
Here they are the best sunnies available at the moment, the Audrey sunglasses…
…and my newest Spring crush, the floral shopping tote, both by Céline and in stores now.
Céline used this amazing floral print also for their Resort 2012 ready-to-wear collection. The leather biker jacket is so divine that I am dying to get my hands on it!
The new Roberto Cavalli advertising campaign for S/S 2012 revolves around the iconic beauty of 4 excellent top models:Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy and Daphne Groeneveld are the Florentine designer’s muses, as he chose to represent the collection through women who embody the standards of a modern appeal.
Steven Meisel shot the photos that are reminiscent of the Versace campaigns in the ’90s. The Cavalli S/S 2012 collection is very glamourous and opulent. Those beaded embellished dresses in daring gold will surely be seen on the red carpets of the season.
In this image, you see Naomi Campbell with the Florence bag, which is considered to be the new ‘It’ bag of the Maison.
Today, I finished the LuisaViaRoma Firenze4EverTotal Styling Lab. I have some amazing outfits to show you. Now, I am in my hotel relaxing a bit before dressing up for the Pink Carpet party tonight.
Here is already a little pink teaser for you: My Céline medium Box bag in fluo pink matte python leather. Isn’t my new baby to die for?
Have a look at the most discreet must-have It-bag of the season: The Carine bag by Tom Ford.
Fashion icon Carine Roitfeld has once again collaborated with the famous fashion designer Tom Ford. They launched for F/W 2011 the “Carine” bag. It’s signature hardware is the fetish-style “shackle” closure, reminiscent of a pair of cufflinks. This shoulder bag comes with an internal zip pocket and is offered in a variety of materials, all of them specially developed for Tom Ford, such as shiny alligator, python, goat skin, nappa leather, patent, or suede. The “Carine” is a style that will be continued within the Tom Ford accessories collection and will be reinterpreted and adapted according to the mood of the season. A new classic – I couldn’t resist!
New Year’s Eve is coming and the perfect accessory to vamp up your look is a sequined clutch bag.Good news is that the sparkling F/W 2011 trend will stay for S/S 2012. Glitter is most wanted, shimmer and shine through the party season!
Here is a selection of the best pieces available at the moment:
“I loved working on the Lady Dior handbag. Most of my work builds on objects that already exist, which I then transform. I applied the same philosophy.”
– Anselm Reyes
When Fashion meets Art… Dior is collaborating with Berlin artist Anselm Reyle for S/S 2012. The original and vibrant collection of leathergoods, accessories and makeup, currently presented exclusively in a Miami pop-up Dior store during the Art Basel show is a dream and will be available worldwide in January 2012.
Dior has given to the artist total freedom on the creation of this collection and the outcome is vibrant and colourful. I definitely would like to own one of those bags!
ANSELM REYLE’S MAKEUP COLLECTION FOR DIOR
A „Camouflage“ Eyeshadow Palette Adorned with the „Camouflage“ motif created for Dior, an eyeshadow palette offers a mixed harmony of violet, grey and black. Shiny and matt effects recall the artist’s leitmotifs and compose sophisticated eyes.
High-Impact Nail Lacquers The nail lacquers are playful complements that set the tone in explosive colours. Bold violet of ultra-violet, deep black of untitled black, vivid pink of pink graffiti, vibrant blue of electric blue and a subtle silver of metallic silver compose an electrifying quintet that brings to mind Anselm Reyle’s passion for neon shades.
Here are some photos of the Dior pop-up store, Miami Design District, 191 NE 40th Street, Miami, FL
“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” – Marilyn Monroe
In Milan, I met Burak Uyan, the designer behind the eponymous shoe label that leaves fashionistas around the world drool. He has worked for Givenchy, Giambattista Valli and Aperlai before launching his own label in 2010. Since then, he is on the rise, his creations are sold in high-end stores around the world. The reason? He creates high heels that you can wear without discomfort or pain.
Recently, Cameron Diaz wore his multi-coloured architectural sandals to the 2011 Teen Choice Awards and proved that the right pair of shoes can change your look completely. Her basic dress combined with those amazing heels took her outfit to a whole new level.
Burak Uyan with me
Enjoy the photos that I took in the showroom of the upcoming S/S 2012 collection and of his collaboration with the Mulleavy sisters. Burak Uyan created the heels for their S/S 2012 Rodarte show.
Below you can see Burak Uyan’s S/S 2012 MOODBOARD: His inspiration: Geometric shapes, the sea and butterfly colours.
My must-have for the summer is one of those multi-coloured bags, to-die-for!
Ladies, there is only one thing to say: Redefine your wardrobe from your feet up! To shop Burak Uyan shoes, please clickhere.
An incarnation of sobriety and elegance, Prada presents its new Galleria bags in classic shapes. The new accessories capsule collection is named after the brand’s first, historic store.
A tribute to the heritage and research that Prada enhanced since 1913 in accessories design and material research, thus making – amongst others – centred crocodile and ostrich become iconic materials.
In order to further highlight the uniqueness of these products, that are available in some select worldwide boutiques, Prada will provide some colour variations of ostrich and crocodile exclusively on a Made to Order basis.
Saffiano leather starting at € 1.600.-
Ostrich leather starting at € 5.980.-
Crocodile leather starting at € 22.260.-
Travel expert Kuoni and globetrotting consultant Thomas Erber have collaborated to present “Kuoni No.1”, a travel bag made of premium Barenia calfskin, created by the Swiss label “Van Astyn“ in association with Thomas Erber and Peter Nitz. It comes in an edition of 20 individually numbered pieces and is an object that ages with its owner and gracefully absorbs the traces of experience over many years of travels.
The bag is available exclusively for € 1890 at colette in Paris and through Kuoni Concierge in Zurich (+41 58 702 65 55). If you like it, you will have to hurry as there are only a few left.
Blue cotton canvas small tote bag with leather details
Red cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Ecru cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Grey cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Photos: Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Photos: Courtesy of Dior
Burak Uyan with me
Photos: Courtesy of Prada
Designer Peter Nitz with me
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, © Alain Nathan for the still life pictures