Sandra‘s Closet

A new little apple from the popular DKNY collection – DKNY Golden Delicious brings aromas of apple known as ‘Golden delices’. The very warm and senseous scent has just arrived in stores.

Floral Woody Musk

Top Notes: Mirabelle Plum, Golden Delicious Apple and African Orange Blossom

Middle Notes: Casablanca Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Vanilla Orchid and Rose

Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood and Teak Wood

DKNY Golden Delicious EdP 30ml / CHF 55.00 – 50ml / CHF 85.00 – 100ml / CHF 118

DKNY Golden Delicious Shimmering Body Lotion 150ml / CHF 57.00

DKNY Golden Delicious celebrates luxury and splendor. Therefore DKNY Fragrances teamed up with Los Angeles based celebrity jeweler Martin Katz to create the world’s first million-dollar fragrance bottle for the new scent.
The bottle is carved from polished 14-karat yellow and white gold and features 2,909 precious stones sourced from all over the world; a 1.65 carat Turquoise Paraiba Tourmaline from Brazil, a 7.18 carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire from Sri Lanka, 15 Round Brilliant Vivid Pink Diamonds from Australia weighing 1.28 carats, 4 Round Rose Cut Diamonds weighing 0.32 carats, a 3.07 carat Oval Cut Ruby and a 4.03 carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond. Hand-placed by designer Martin Katz, these stones create a stunning skyline of New York City that is so iconic to the DKNY brand.

The DKNY Million Dollar Bottle will be showcased across the globe and then sold on October 15, 2011 for a good cause on their Facebook page. Net proceeds from the sale will be donated to the global charity – Action Against Hunger.

For my Swiss based readers, you will be able to admire the Million Dollar Apple this week at Jelmoli from September 22 – 24, 2011.
On Friday, September 23, 2011, you have the chance for an exclusive preview from 11am – 5 pm. The first five readers who will come to the event and mention the code “1 Million @ Sandra’s Closet” will get a glass of champagne and a little gift from DKNY!

Good Luck!

LoL, Sandra

“ … The right dress, at the right time, can change your life forever…”

– Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli presents “The Glam Gallery”, a selection of red carpet gowns, among the most representative of the Maison Cavalli, on sale from early October on the online store at www.robertocavalli.com. From Hollywood to Cannes, his vibrant and sexy style is admired by many celebrities who are recognised worldwide in his multi-faceted designs.

Lady Victoria Hervey in a stunning red gown by Roberto Cavalli at the Roberto Cavalli Opening Boutique London Party last Saturday

“The Glam Gallery” makes the unattainable world of the red carpet accessible for every woman: dream gowns are available exclusively to clients of the online store www.robertocavalli.com who, by registering on the site from now, will have the possibility to access a special selection of the evening gowns and purchase them in advance. This is your chance to look like a star.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli

Be part of London Fashion Week and watch the Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 fashion show live on Sandra’s Closet tomorrow at 4pm London time. You can shop coats and accessoires directly after the show. Stay tuned for more to come.

LoL, Sandra

Fashionistas lining up in front of the Chanel store to get…

…a free manicure…

…with the three gorgeous shades of Les Jeans de Chanel.

I took the three bottles home, yippie!

Estée Lauder‘s face since 2007: Stunning Hilary Rhoda.

A little warm-up for me for my upcoming interview with Estée Lauder’s Global Creative Director Tom Pecheux on Sunday.

Two Estée Lauder spokeswomen: Liu Wen talking to Constance Jablonski.

Gorgeous presentation of Jo Malone‘s new scent: Wild Bluebell.

Hair guru Frédéric Fekkai

Lydia Hearst

Supermodel Doutzen Kroes…

…doing graffiti with designer Christian Cota.

Open your eyes, it is him…

…me with designer Prabal Gurung.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Yesterday, I came for one night to Zurich to attend the opening of the new Navyboot flagship store on Bahnhofstrasse. The brand’s ambassador Top Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher attended the party as well.

My outfit: Backless waistcoat and culottes by Stella McCartney, lace top by Prada, hand-painted cage sandals by Alexander McQueen, earrings and clutch by Chanel, ring by Dior and watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

The new store on Bahnhofstrasse

Michael Schumacher with me

Impression of the after party at Kaufleuten

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and © Photopress

For the third year in a row, the world’s biggest after-hours shopping extravaganza will transform New York City and many other big cities into a shopper’s paradise. Last year, I went to London to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, this year I will be in NYC. If you are there like me, I recommend getting the Fashion’s Night Out official app for iPhone and Android.

Whether you are headed uptown or down, Brooklyn or Queens, the new app will help you map out exactly where to go to find the hottest fashions, while mingling with your favourite designers, celebrities and industry insiders. You can shop the FNO collection on the go, and share your list of favourite events with your friends. Don’t miss out on being a part of the best fashion party ever and don’t forget to get your hands on the Chanel nail polishes.

Unfortunately, Zurich hasn’t participated in the fun yet, but this year Laurence Antiglio came up with an idea. Her shop Vestibule will celebrate its own Fashion’s Night Out with late shopping until 10.30pm, 10% discount that night and many more exciting things, like drinks and surprises by Aesop. A great way of exploring the new fall collections of designers like Thakoon, Tsumori Chisato, Rochas, Dolfie, Venessa Arizaga and Olympia Le Tan.

Cannot wait…

LoL, Sandra

This week, Gucci and Fiat held an exclusive launch party in Zurich for their fashionable collaboration, the 500 by Gucci. For more information on this dream car, please click here.

DJ Antoine in front of the car

The evening took place at the Kaufleuten and the food was served by famous chef Jacky Donatz. DJ Antoine put on some music and Annina Frey moderated the presentation, both dressed in Gucci F/W 2011.

Annina Frey in a silk jumpsuit from Gucci’s F/W 2011 runway collection.

If you like the look, start shopping by clicking on the tiny photos below:

I love the convertible version and the details of the car, like the iconic green-red-green stripes and GG-logo on the hubcaps that is positioned tastefully just enough.
The list price starts at CHF 28.200 for the 500 and at CHF 32.200 for the 500C.

If you are not into buying a new car, I recommend a visit to the Gucci store to have a look at the matching clothes and accessories. The Zurich shop is located at Poststr.3.

The editor in chief of Annabelle magazine, Lisa Feldmann,with me.

My outfit: Patchwork bag by Chanel, dress with ruffles and hand-woven leather boots by Gucci.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Photopress

A multisensorial event hosted in Shanghai at the iconic Park Hyatt depicts the Miu Miu world in a glitzy experience, with performances and a fashion show taking guests through a 1940s-flavored glamour bash.

For the occasion, one of the world’s highest hotels, possibly one of the Chinese’s megalopolis most memorable spots, has been completely restyled by renowned Hollywood set designer Carl Sprague.

Giving life to a cinematic fantasy of glamorous abandon, Sprague has created a sensational set for a party held up high in the sky setting the stage for glamorous stars to banter, dine, sing and dance the night away.

Cecilia Cheung

Zhou Dong

The event occupied five of the Hyatt’s fourteen floors. Throughout the evening a dinner, a fashion show and a series of performances and acts brought the Miu Miu world to life throughout the luxurious venue. The Supper Club style dinner, featuring the Miu Miu Fall Winter 2011/12 fashion show (see photo above), took place with models meandering through the tables. Three other floors were turned into the party venue.

Singer Florrie

Performances included London band Florrie in concert and Variety International in a unique 1940s-themed edition of their world-renowned variety show: a jazz club, an illusionist act, cabaret and much more, in a spectacular mingling of song, dance, circus and vaudeville.

Variety International

DJ sessions by Misty Rabbit and Dan Lywood animated the party until late.

The unforgettable experience transported more than 800 guests, for one night, into a parallel dimension of glamorous emotion: a depiction of the Miu Miu world in its lively complexity.

And guess why such an event took place in Shanghai?! I would say because the Chinese are the customers of the future, if not already of today…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu

Natalie Massenet, Stefano Gabbana, Queen Latifah, Naomi Campbell and Domenico Dolce.

Here we go: Party N°2!

I didn’t even have time to change after Matthew’s tropical night as I was running off to the next amazing event on Thursday night in London:
Net-à-Porter and Mr Porter celebrated the arrival of Dolce & Gabbana with a very intimate party “at home”.

It was literally a night of the stars (photo to the left: Queen Latifah with me), an A-list event with so many celebrities joining the fun and fashionistas wearing Dolce & Gabbana’s star-sprinkled F/W 2011 pieces.
Enjoy all the pics and comments from that memorable night!

Dolce & Gabbana collections are now available on Net-à-Porter and Mr Porter.

LoL, Sandra

My favourite fashion duo Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce with me.

Remember designer Henry Holland from LuisaViaRoma’s Animalier Party?!

Very sweet Mary Katrantzou remembered me and my Serendipity dress.

The good thing about Twitter (it was livestreamed on a wall) is that you can find people easily…

…like Disneyrollrgirl.

Emerging solo artist Sunday Girl Jade performed live in a star print jumpsuit by Dolce & Gabbana.

Natalie Massenet and Tim Blanks pose for their photo on the vintage Vespa mopeds.

My own picture postcard – such a lovely idea!

Kelly Osbourne

Famous Dolce & Gabbana model David Gandy

Mr & Mrs Porter: Jeremy Langmead & Natalie Massenet

Pixie Geldof

Pixie Lott

Stefano Gabbana, Natalie Massenet, Naomi Campbell and Domenico Dolce

Photos: © Net-à-Porter / Mr Porter, © Sandra Bauknecht

Yesterday, I flew to London to attend two amazing parties. The first event was a tropical summer night hosted by Matthew Williamson and Chantal Kerzner.

Chantal Kerzner, Matthew Williamson and me

Matthew with me

My outfit: Sequined peacock feather skirt, clutch and necklace by Matthew Williamson, blouse by Alexander McQueen, shoes by Gucci, bracelet by Louis Vuitton.

Matthew’s Mayfair store was the perfect location with all its rainforest-like decoration and beautiful wall coverings to celebrate his Escape collection which is also available at One&Only high-end resort shops.

Chantal’s dad, Sol Kerzner, a hotel magnate, launched One&Only in 2002 with seven properties in The Bahamas, Mexico, Mauritius, The Maledives, South Africa and Dubai. Chantal, head fashion buyer for the boutiques, brings an eclectic mix of high fashion and cutting-edge labels to the holiday destinations.

Enjoy Matthew’s beautiful vacation must-haves, available also through matthewwilliamson.com.

Stay tuned for the next amazing party…
Bon Voyage!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht