Sandra‘s Closet

One week ago, when I just got back from Paris Fashion Week, I attended in the evening the official re-opening of the BOSS flagship store on Zurich’s famous Bahnhofstrasse. It was a very fun event that started in the 600 m² shop with a cocktail reception. The new interior looks super cool with its black steel structures, mirrored elements and glossy surfaces – heaven for every shopaholic.

I was really a BOSS(y) girl that night wearing a BOSS head to toe look. The black dress is from the F/W 2014 collection as well as the gorgeous heels and the Romy leather bag. With Jason Wu at the helmet, BOSS can look forward to a rosy future, that is for sure.

After the cocktail reception in the boutique, the approximately 250 invited guests were transferred to the FLUX Laboratory at Schiffsbau where a stunning forest setting awaited the crowd along with delicious food, drinks and great music. A truly fun party!
Enjoy all the photos below!

LoL, Sandra

Yannick Angelloz-Nicoud, Senior Head of Global Public Relations, Events & Celebrity Services

German actor Moritz Bleibtreu with me

Swiss topmodel Ronja Furrer in Boss with Volker Herre, Managing Director, Hugo Boss AG Schweiz

Having fun at the opening party at Flux Laboratory, all dressed in BOSS: Moritz Bleibtreu, Aino Laberenz, Julia Malik, Anna Maria Mühe, Lavinia Wilson, Jasmin Gerat and Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, CEO Hugo Boss AG

Photos: Courtesy of Hugo Boss and © Sandra Bauknecht

Last night, BALLY celebrated their new F/W 2014 collection in collaboration with L’OFFICIEL SWITZERLAND at the Zurich store on Bahnhofstrasse.

Exclusively for BALLY, I chose as editor-in-chief my must-haves for the next season that were highlighted in the store with cute little tags. Moreover guests were entertained by a specially curated trunk show during the event. Enjoy some impressions below and stay tuned for my outfit post coming up soon.

To shop the chic F/W 2014 collection online, click here please.

LoL, Sandra

My favorite BALLY heels: the BESNA PUMPS

My favorite BALLY bag: the SOMMET TOTE

Last night with Erhard Schwendimann, BALLY’s Managing Director Retail

Photos: © David Biedert Photography

Finally, we had a sunny weekend in Switzerland and I got to wear some of my S/S 2014 pieces that had been left untouched in my closet due to the dreadful weather of the last weeks. Here you see me strolling through the city of Zurich on Saturday.

My look: Printed cotton-poplin bustier dress, floral print long cardigan and lace sandals, all by Givenchy, small ‘Sac de Jour’ tote by Saint Laurent, sunglasses by Céline, diamond ring and diamond bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery, Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

© Sandra Bauknecht

Last Wednesday, a secret event took place in the city of Zurich to launch Samsung‘s newest mobile phone GALAXY ALPHA, emphasizing the brand’s foray into the fashion crowd.

Ready-to-wear has laid its focus from the runway also to the world of high technology as many renowned fashion houses scramble to stamp their coveted logos on mobile handsets and other personal devices. Samsung for example collaborated in one-off projects with the likes of Giorgio Armani, Alexander Wang, Nicholas Kirckwood and Moschino. Therefore, I was very curious to arrive at the secret event …

Inside an unspectacular backyard at Kanonengasse, I was guided by a bouncer to the basement. There a room, reminiscent of an underground club in New York, awaited me.

When I entered, I was handed my very own new Samsung GALAXY ALPHA phone as a gift. It had a prepaid card so that I could use it immediately to read the text messages the guests were sent during the event.

Only 80 people were invited and I spotted among the illustrious crowd Swiss supermodel Nadine Strittmatter who had flown in from Paris where she is living.

Other highlights were the melting ice bar and different performances.

Ezgi Cinar, the brainchild of the secret event with me.

Menswear designer Julian Zigerli, one of Samsung’s ambassadors, had created 80 personalized mobile phone covers to choose from. As you see in the collage above, I went for the little mouse…

… and my friend Mel Guenthardt (photo below) for the cute owl.

The GALAXY ALPHA phone is available in Switzerland from the beginning of September 2014 in the colors Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver and Scuba Blue for CHF 749.00.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Andrea Monica Hug, © Ezgi Cinar, © Melanie Guenthardt and © Sandra Bauknecht

Yes, I still can get very excited about press announcements and this one really made my heart leap with joy as I am a huge nail polish aficionado.

This month, the 10th Zurich Film Festival will take place and Dior is launching two limited edition nail lacquers to celebrate this occasion. The two shades 228 Reflects (golden sparkles that also look beautiful over any other nail color) and 808 Night Shock (a metallic shiny black) will be available from September 10, 2014 at Globus Zürich, Globus Glatt and at the ZFF Festival Center at Sechseläutenplatz for CHF 37.00 each.

My international readers might recognize the nail polishes as they were part of Dior’s first pre-fall collection ‘Dior Colour Icons’. Unfortunately the beautiful red shade 888 Tout Paris won’t be available in Switzerland. But let’s be happy we can get our hands at those two exclusive ones! I just love that kind of stuff!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior, ZFF and © Sandra Bauknecht

Friday one week ago, I went to the iconic Rive Gauche Summer Party at the Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich. The theme of the beautiful event was “ARIGATAU LAC – A NIGHT OF ASIAN DELIGHT“. With many enchanting performances, yummy food and lots of champagne, it still keeps its crisp flavour of freshness as the first social event after the summer break when everybody in the city enjoys the “to see and to be seen” part a lot! The dress code was “Asian Cocktail, Tokyo-Chic, Dress to Impress the West.” I didn’t want to wear a traditional cheongsam (Mandarin gown) as I was sure most of the guest would show up in something similar so I went for this origami-inspired gown spiced with some Chinese ideographs on my bag.

My look: Draped jersey dress by Givenchy, Jane sandals with chunky silver-tone studding by Saint Laurent, “Take Away” bag by Chanel, diamond bracelet by Vainard Fine Jewellery, Limelight Gala watch by Piaget, necklace and earrings by Dior.

For the photos of last year’s Rive Gauche Summer Party, please click HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © David Biedert Photography and © Sandra Bauknecht

On Saturday evening, I attended the Zoofäscht 2014 one of the highlights of Zurich’s social calendar. The black tie event takes place every second year and collects money to support the Zurich Zoo. This time, CHF 850.000 were collected for the new Yak-enclosure.

My look: Striped tiered feather jacket by Givenchy, cutout crepe gown by Alexander McQueen, Jane leather sandals by Saint Laurent, satin clutch by Prada, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget, earrings by Chanel and diamond bracelet by Vainard Fine Jewellery.

LoL, Sandra

With my dearest friend Dusa Bibus at the Zoofäscht 2014

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Great news for my Swiss readers! The extra big September Issue of L’OFFICIEL Schweiz/Suisse will hit the newsstand nationwide tomorrow and subscribers will find it already in their mailboxes today!

On the cover is Rihanna sporting the must-have military khaki trend in perfection!

F/W 2014: Calvin Klein Collection – Isabel Marant – Balmain

Get her look: Stretch-cotton gabardine jacket, cotton-gabardine vest (pictured in leather) and brushed cotton-blend twill skirt, all by Balmain.
Berbère 18-karat rose gold link ring by Repossi.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Stéphane Feugère

Being the editor-in-chief, I am so proud of our new baby! This Thursday, the first L’OFFICIEL HOMMES Schweiz/Suisse will hit the newsstand in German and French. To celebrate the launch, I would like to invite you to watch this teaser film on the cover shoot with Werner Schreyer. I truly hope that you, Gentlemen, will enjoy this new magazine as much as we had fun putting it together!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandro Baebler

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Today, I have a great contest for my Swiss readers! Do you feel like having an unforgettable girls night out with your best friend? If so, COVERGIRL raffles two tickets for the Elite Model Look Final on the 28th of August, 2014 including a beauty set for the perfect summer styling!

Be a part, when this year the first time ever also men are allowed to participate in the Elite Model Look Finale 2014. Six handsome men will fight for the title besides the twelve female finalists. Ladies, there will be a feast for the eyes! Together with the Swiss style elite, models, fashion experts, make-up and hair artists, you will have the chance to see live the election of Switzerland’s next supermodel. Guest star will be no other than singer Marlon Roudette, who will perform his greatest hits “Big City Life” and “New Age“.

In order to make your girls night out perfect, COVERGIRL raffles also two beauty sets in the value of CHF 25.60 – with the ideal summer make-up products included, to bring out the best of each girl! The beauty set contains the innovative Clump Crusher Extensions Mascara. The latest technology includes a special curved brush and a fiber-stretch formula for buildable volume as well as added length – without clumps. The new LipPerfection™ lipcolor in pink features a collision of color and moisture. In a single stroke, lips are enhanced with rich, rewarding color and in just seven days transformed to their smoothest and most luscious. The COVERGIRL Nail Lacquer completes the beauty set, also chosen in pink, as a perfect match to rock star and COVERGIRL ambassador P!NK.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Elite Model Look Final” to . All entries must be received until July 28, 2014. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules. The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Covergirl