Here is the fourth look of the shoot for Swiss News magazine:
Strapless dress with peplum and dragonfly belt, soft Stirrup black brocade leather clutch, Noah high heel cut-out pumps, all three by Gucci, long mesh gloves by Jil Sander, earrings and cocktail ring, both by Chanel.
I truly like the peplum trend for F/W 2012. It is such a feminine and flattering detail.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is the third look that I wore for my shot with Swiss News magazine:
Two-tone leather baseball jacket by Balmain, Cherub-print stretch-silk mini dress by Dolce& Gabbana and studded ankle boots by Valentino.
Hope that you will like it.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is my second look that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine:
Powdy leather biker jacket, Powdy silk dress, Powdy printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf , all three by Mary Katrantzou and Tribtoo pumps by Yves Saint Laurent.
This printed biker jacket was one of my best buys for the season, I have worn it to many occasions. Such a gorgeous piece!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
As promised, I will show you during the next days more photos of the outfits that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine.
My first look: Camel hair blazer, silk blouse, wool-crepe wide-leg pants, all three by Gucci, tapestry ankle boots by Dolce & Gabbana and Kelly So Black by Hermès.
I am completely in love with the colour combination of red and beige. And aren’t those wide-leg pants just absolutely fabulous?!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
I am completely in love with my new Chloé sweater that is the perfect cozy piece to wear at the weekend with its flocked finish and chic pastel-orange hue. Recently, I went through my closet and spotted some fabulous items from previous seasons that feel again like brand new wearing them, in keeping with my motto not to throw out anything. Each piece in your wardrobe will have its time again and combined with new season pieces even help you to add that certain twist.
My look: Flocked wool and cashmere-blend sweater by Chloé, apricot-coloured jersey dress by Miu Miu, Monogram Denim Sunrise bag with Foxy fur tail and tassel charm by Louis Vuitton from the S/S 2010 collection, boots by Dolce & Gabbana from the F/W 2006 collection. Earrings by Dolce & Gabbana and snake ring by Roberto Cavalli.
On my nails: Sequined manicure by Ciaté.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Finally Zurich has its own Rolex store operated by Bucherer, the Lucerne-based watch and jewelry specialist founded in 1888. The new shop is located at the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse close to the Paradeplatz with 130 m² dedicated to everything beautiful the most popular fine watch brand in the world has to offer. As one of the guests put it: “You can never go wrong with a Rolex under the Christmas tree.” I think most of us would agree with that.
My look at the opening party: Printed stretch-silk mini dress, Miss Sicily wool tapestry and leather tote (Farfetch offers free global shipping from December 3-19, 2012), both by Dolce & Gabbana. Fur coat by Gucci, red boots by Prada and pearl necklace by Chanel, all from previous seasons.
LoL, Sandra
Tanja Fruithof, Managing Director Bucherer Zürich, Jörg G. Bucherer, President of the Board of Directors Bucherer AG, Gian Riccardo Marini, General Manager Rolex SA, Manuela Labhard, Store Manager Rolex Boutique in Ebony printed fitted dress by Mary Katrantzou, Guido Zumbühl, CEO Bucherer AG.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Swiss News, the international magazine of Switzerland, featured me in their October issue. It was lovely working with them. Emily Mawson wrote the text and Carina Scheuringer took the photos of me in some of my favourite winter looks. Promised, I will post all the details and more pics of my outfits soon.
If you are curious about the article, you can read it below:
AUTUMN DAYS
New season fashion with Sandra Bauknecht
by Emily Mawson
I have heard that Sandra Bauknecht is friendly. Fashion designer Mary Katrantzou says she is “the loveliest person.” Meanwhile, journalist Sherin Hafner describes her as “bringing joy to the lives of others” in Schweizer Illustrierte Style (12/09). Yet nothing quite prepares me for the beaming, petite fashion blogger with tumbling caramel hair who greets me with a hearty handshake and invites me into her beautiful home.
Dressed in joggers and a plain jersey, she looks casual – it is a comfortable look that belies the indulgence of being at home in Zurich for a few days between a trip to Venice, where she interviewed actress Blake Lively, and jetting to Paris then London for Fashion Weeks. Touches all around nod to this more recognisable side of her: Chanel wellies beside the dresser in the hall and a leaning pile of fashion magazines on a bench in the kitchen. “I’ve prepared cake for afterwards,” she smiles, “but let’s look at the clothes first.” She sweeps through the hall and I notice how tiny she looks in the magnificent, high-ceilinged surroundings.
Sandra’s Closet
“What I like the most about fashion is that you can re-invent yourself every day,” says the 37-year old as she shows me the rail of new season outfits she has prepared for our photo shoot. One ensemble is edgy, one elegant and another fun. She thinks that this autumn/winter season, anything goes: “If you feel comfortable with yourself, you will have a great presence and everything will look stylish on you.”
Some trends are, however, just too fabulous to be missed. “I adore the leather trend so leather skirts and dresses are a must. And the brocade and needlepoint trend…” says Sandra, twirling a long strand of hair around her finger. “Dolce & Gabbana has one of my favourite collections this season – but this changes every season. And Raf Simon’s last collection for Jil Sander is to die for. The coats in blush colours are divine.” As for Swiss fashion, she is watching Albert Kriemler at Akris – “He is definitely our most internationally acclaimed designer” – and upcoming designers including Aleksandra Wisniewska, Javier Reyes and Little Black Dress.
The face behind blog Sandra’s Closet, Sandra writes about fashion and shares insights she has garnished through her fashion design studies, as a fashion editor at Marie Claire magazine in Germany and through working as a stylist. “Fashion has always been the love of my life. I drove my Mum crazy with my ideas of what I wanted to look like,” she reveals. Instead of buying Mickey Mouse comics, she bought Vogue magazine. As a pupil at a girls’ school in a suburb of Frankfurt, she told teachers what to buy when they went shopping during school trips. “Sandra has such an amazing way of looking at fashion and curating it in a very original way,” says Katrantzou. “I absolutely love seeing her in my pieces.” Shooting the season “Mami,” says a tiny voice; Sandra introduces her daughter. “This is my photographer,” she states. Assisting Swiss News editor and photographer Carina, the little girl – who takes the photos for Sandra’s Closet – snaps away like a pro.
Sandra exudes a radiant and positive energy that is immediately apparent in the photos. She refers to Marie Claire being discontinued while she was on maternity leave (which lasts up to three years in Germany and allowed her to spend time living in America and working freelance) as an “amazing coincidence, because I knew I wanted to move to Zurich.” She is teaching her daughter to take the time to find the person behind the great look, because outer appearance changes daily. And mother and daughter fall about laughing as they tell funny family stories after the shoot. The life of a fashionista “I knew we would need something sweet afterwards,” Sandra giggles. Over cake and champagne, she describes the fashionable moments that make up her life. “During last fashion week, I went for lunch with Mary Katrantzou and tried on most of her new collection. It felt like two girls playing dress-up. We were both so excited and happy!” It is a busy life, though. “I can’t remember the last time I watched a movie without having my laptop on at the same time to work,” she sighs. “I blog wherever I am, no matter what the time of day.” Sandra’s greatest dream is to open a museum. “I have been collecting fashion – especially limited edition pieces – for many years now,” she says. “This is also why my blog is called Sandra’s Closet. People often have said, ‘Oh my gosh, have you seen Sandra’s Closet?’” You surely will have to now.
Sandra Bauknecht’s fashion tips
1 Looking good is all about the proportion of the clothes. Hemlines are very important.
2 If you keep everything and therefore have a lot of clothes, it is easier to get dressed. There will always be something that matches your outfit perfectly.
3 Trousers are celebrating a big comeback this season. All-over print trouser suits will be seen on every fashionista
4 Layering is the way to cope with autumn’s changeable weather.
5 If you only have the budget to buy one key piece for the season, do not choose something trendy. Invest in a great accessory such as a Chanel or Hermès bag, or a gorgeous coat – something that transforms your look immediately.
Thank you, Emily and Carina, for this beautiful article!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Swiss News © Carina Scheuringer, © Sandra Bauknecht
Last week almost 300 guests celebrated the opening of the Moncler store in Zurich. Located at the prestigious Storchengasse 8, the shop carries the house’s impeccably tailored alpine outerwear for men and women as well as the Moncler Grenoble line that takes its name from the French village where the brand originated, along with fabulous accessories from cool hats to fashionable fur boots.
My look at the opening party: White padded gilet by Moncler Grenoble (Thank you, Moncler!), Millie tweed and wool-crepe dress
by Stella McCartney, Swarovski crystal necklace
by Lanvin, bow-embellished suede and snake-effect leather ankle boots by Miu Miu
, small Boston bag by Céline.
Enjoy the photos of the night and the shop!
LoL, Sandra
Laurence Antiglio (Vestibule), Annina Frey (also dressed in Moncler Grenoble), me and a friend.
The lovely Moncler team, who came from Italy for the opening party, with me.
Guests received this exclusive gift.
Photos: Courtesy of Moncler and © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, three years ago, I published my first post and Sandra’s Closet was born. My blog has taken me on such a beautiful adventure. I would like to thank you all for following me and supporting my work. Without you, the success wouldn’t have been possible.
This year was so exciting for me, I walked in my first runway show during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, designed a T-shirt in collaboration with Closed and hosted a beautiful dinner at my house for the new Caviar & Oyster collection by Bobbi Brown. There were so many other highlights, it would take too long to name them all. A very big one will follow this year, stay tuned for an event with Montblanc in December to celebrate the launch of something truly amazing. To whet your appetite, there has never been anything like it…
Below are some press features of me during Paris Fashion Week that I have meant to show since a pretty long time. Enjoy!
Featured in Marie Claire: Me in Mary Katrantou’s beautiful Ivory dress.
Featured in Marie Claire: Me at the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
This look was also seen in Harper’s Bazaar.
French Vogue showed some details of my look that I wore to the Valentino S/S 2013 show.
Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis wrote in her column for American Vogue about our fun trip to Mary Katrantzou’s showroom (all the details to be posted soon).
The gang: Eugenie Niarchos, Sandra Bauknecht, Elena Perminova, Miroslava Duma, Mary Katrantzou, Tamu McPherson, Elisa Nalin, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis and Viviana Volpicella.
Featured on Treetslook at the Stella McCartney S/S 2013 show.
OMG! On Fausto Puglisi’s website, I am featured among celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Madonna. Scroll through!
This weekend, I will publish some amazing contests. Please stay tuned to find out more about the great prizes that you can win during the next two days.
LoL, Sandra
On Sunday, I flew to Athens, Greece. I was invited by Hermès to a secret location for the launch of an amazing new product. After a three hours ride by car, I arrived in Delphi, which was in Greek mythology the site of the famous Delphic oracle. Enough said, unfortunately I am not allowed to tell you more until February 2013. And believe me, this is hard for me, too.
In the meantime enjoy my look that I wore on the arrival day:
Oversized Rottweiler print tank top and wool gauze Rottweiler scarf, both by Givenchy (Please click here for the previous post when I told you all about this fashion hype), black long cardigan by Gucci, stretch cashmere-blend leggings by Donna Karan and brushed-leather biker boots
by Miu Miu.
Stay tuned for more to come up soon…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht