There are cities that dress you differently. Tbilisi is one of them. When I was planning what to wear for my first evening in Georgia, it felt only right to let the destination guide the choices, not just in mood, but in origin.
The bag I chose is Balenciaga from the Demna era. For those who don’t know: Demna Gvasalia, one of the most influential designers of his generation, is Georgian. His early work for the house carries something raw and architectural that, to me, has always felt deeply rooted in where he comes from. The necklace and the bodysuit are by David Koma, another Georgian talent who has built an international name while never losing that precise, almost sculptural approach to dressing.
Two pieces. Two Georgian designers. One city that made the connection feel inevitable.
More from this evening – and from Tbilisi – coming soon.
My look: Hooded wool mini dress by Alaïa, mesh bodysuit, and crocodile necklace, both by David Koma, Hourglass crystal-embellished suede shoulder bag by Balenciaga, patchwork belt with snake head buckle by Saint Laurent, and Kiki studded leather platform ankle boots by Marc Jacobs.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, taken at the Telegraph Hotel
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