More is more, this is what the F/W 2016 season is all about! With fashion in a maximalist mood, accessories have taken center stage. On the runways, heels were high, the bijoux was stacked and layered, and the bags were furrier or came with accessories of their own. The forecast: Get ready for your most sumptuous season yet.
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2016 TREND 1: GUITAR STRAPS
Valentino – Fendi – Burberry
F/W 2016 TREND 2: DAVID BOWIE BOOTS
Maison Margiela – Marc Jacobs – Balenciaga
F/W 2016 TREND 3: STATEMENT GLOVES
Delpozo – Loewe – Rodarte
F/W 2016 TREND 4: CHOKERS
Balmain – Alexander Wang – Lanvin
F/W 2016 TREND 5: STACKED JEWELS
Gucci – Etro – Bottega Veneta
F/W 2016 TREND 6: FUR BAGS
Michael Kors Collection – Salvatore Ferragamo – Versace
F/W 2016 TREND 7: HIKING BOOTS
Rag & Bone – Louis Vuitton – Prada
F/W 2016 TREND 8: BAG ACCESSORIES
Dolce & Gabbana – Dior – Chanel
F/W 2016 TREND 9: VELVET CRUSH
Stella McCartney – Erdem – Dries Van Noten
F/W 2016 TREND 10: EMBELLISHED HEELS
Oscar de la Renta – Miu Miu – Saint Laurent
Here they are: the most important trends for the F/W 2016 season. Scroll through my forecast to see which styles will be on everyone’s shopping list next season. From statement furs to velvet everything, from extra long sleeves to oversized down jackets, the choice is yours – enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2016 TREND 1: VELVET
Akris – Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini – Giorgio Armani
F/W 2016 TREND 2: CHECKMATE
Chanel – Vivienne Westwood Red Label- Marni
F/W 2016 TREND 3: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Alexander McQueen – Moschino – Dolce & Gabbana
F/W 2016 TREND 4: BIKER GIRLS
Courrèges – Chloé – Louis Vuitton
F/W 2016 TREND 5: BEIGEMANIA
Céline – Hermès – Max Mara
F/W 2016 TREND 6: ON DUTY
Prada – Maison Martin Margiela – Miu Miu
F/W 2016 TREND 7: SHINY TRENCH COATS
Proenza Schouler – Tod’s – Burberry
F/W 2016 TREND 8: PUFF DADDY
Sacai – Balenciaga – Stella McCartney
F/W 2016 TREND 9: ’80s POWER ONE-SHOULDER
Lanvin – Saint Laurent – Isabel Marant
F/W 2016 TREND 10: CAPES
Elie Saab – Temperley London – Gucci
F/W 2016 TREND 11: BUBBLEGUM
Kenzo – Simone Rocha – Carven
F/W 2016 TREND 12: EXTRA LONG SLEEVES
Marc Jacobs – Michael Kors Collection – Vetements
F/W 2016 TREND 13: TURTLENECKS WITH ZIPPERS
Versace – Dior – Emilio Pucci
F/W 2016 TREND 14: BONDAGE
Gareth Pugh – Loewe – Alexander Wang
F/W 2016 TREND 15: LONG SCARFS
Etro – Missoni – Roberto Cavalli
F/W 2016 TREND 16: PINSTRIPE SUITING
Calvin Klein Collection – Tibi – Trussardi
F/W 2016 TREND 17: TINSEL
Marco di Vicenzo – Jeremy Scott – Emporio Armani
F/W 2016 TREND 18: FUR STOLES
Dries Van Noten – Vionnet – Givenchy
F/W 2016 TREND 19: STATEMENT FURS
Fendi – Salvatore Ferragamo – Mary Katrantzou
F/W 2016 TREND 20: MODERN NYMPHS
Alberta Ferretti – Valentino – Rodarte
I have fallen in love with all the shades of Chloé’s S/S 2016 collection from the first moment I saw it. Inspired by the youthful optimism of the ’90s, Clare Waight Keller embraced an interesting color spectrum for her must-have pieces. My favorite top combines two trends, rainbow colors and off-the-shoulder. It is cut from airy silk-georgette and detailed with dip-dyed tassels. Emulate the runway styling by wearing yours with love-worn denim shorts as I did.
My look: Off-the-shoulder striped silk-georgette top
by Chloé, 
mid-rise cut-off denim shorts by Saint Laurent, woven straw visor by Stella McCartney, nouveau python clutch, metallic fabric sandals and ruthenium-plated, Swarovski crystal and faux pearl clip earrings, all by Gucci, Tonda 1950 set clarity watch by Parmigiani Fleurier, cuff by Chanel and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
On the S/S 2016 runways, oversized florals burst into full bloom. Large in scale, the blossoms have been seen in all ways, preferably on wide-leg pants and tops. Here you see me wearing the trend on a business trip in Bali last month. Comfortable and stylish in one.
My look: Jessie poppy-print top and Maude printed crepe de chine wide-leg pants, both by Stella McCartney, Soho mini textured-leather shoulder bag and suede and metallic peep-toe sandals, both by Gucci, T Wire Narrow 18-karat rose gold bracelet by Tiffany & Co,
pearl earrings by Chanel, diamond ring by Cartier, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Isn’t it so true? A woman can never have enough shoes in her closet. Most of the time, we tend to go for high heels but now it is time to add something new to our wish list: GUCCI ‘s versatile Ace sneakers. So comfortable and so stylish!
Beautifully embellished with sparkling patches, embroideries, pineapples, bees and of course the iconic green and red stripes, I am absolutely convinced that those beauties will sell out fast.
My favorites: Sequin-embroidered low-top Ace sneakers with lips
A touch of whimsy: Ace heart embroidered leather low-top sneakers
Gucci’s Ace sneakers are also available for men here
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LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Gucci
Hello from NYC! I arrived Wednesday and had to go straight to my first meeting with Piaget. After a quick change at my hotel, the Park Hyatt, I took those photos in two minutes as it started drizzling. It was extemely hot and humid but I couldn’t wait to put on my new crochet-like cardigan. I adore its logo-embossed faux pearl buttons and lace Peter Pan collar that both add to its heritage feel.
My look: Metallic lace-trimmed cotton-blend cardigan and blue knitted dress, both by Gucci, dark blue suede strappy sandals by Miu Miu, metallic patchwork camera bag by Saint Laurent, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
«Dino Cool» – the hype and success of Jurassic World hit the catwalk. Combined with one of the oldest dyeing techniques (with first traces found in ancient Egypt) that was popular in the 70’s, tie dye, it creates a cool look. The cherry on the cake is Marc Jacobs‘ eye-catching take on the American Flag. Perfect for me as I am leaving to New York today… stay tuned.
My look: Embellished striped wool and linen-blend and leather bomber jacket and tie-dyed cotton-jersey T-shirt, both by Saint Laurent, black jeans by Dolce & Gabbana,
embroidered denim clutch by Marc Jacobs, embellished metallic leather sandals and aviator-style metal sunglasses, both by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, Gucci is launching an online exclusive collection of women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, available solely on gucci.com. Known as Gucci Garden, this capsule is characterised by a new print created by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, which showcases flora and fauna symbols that are part of the House’s new design lexicon. The Gucci Garden special collection is delivered in exclusively designed packaging – black-pink-and-red gift boxes and paper bags.
Here are some of the highly exclusive pieces:
Gucci Garden exclusive silk shirt
Gucci Garden exclusive Dionysus shoulder bag
Gucci Garden exclusive silk skirt
TO SHOP THE COMPLETE GUCCI GARDEN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION CLICK HERE PLEASE.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Gucci
“I want to become so famous that Damien Hirst’s mother knows me.”
– Jani Leinonen
The Baur au Lac garden is one of my favorite places in the city of Zurich. And at the moment there is an exhibition in the parc that you definitely should not be missing. Two weeks ago, Gigi Kracht, wife of hotel owner Andrea, opened her 14th Art in the Park (photos of the opening will be coming up shortly) that will be going until the 7th of August, 2016. This year, she is presenting the work of one of my favorite artists, Finnish shooting star, Jani Leinonen. The 38-year old plays with logos and symbols of the luxury goods industry in such an ironic way that it makes you think and laugh at once.
Let’s take for example the work “The most terrible things, war genocide and slavery, have resulted not from obedience, but from disobedience”. This outdoor installation reimagines boldly appropriated corporate logos of the globe’s most powerful brands to put emphasize on social injustice and corporate hegemony. I love Jani’s way of expressing himself. He is criticizing society with his colorful and fun art that makes you happy looking at it at the same time.
Jani presented me his book with a personal dedication (Would be a nice tattoo, wouldn’t it?).
Check out these previous posts that I wrote over the last years concerning Jani’s art: Fashion Meets Art (2010), Jani Leinonen and a Fashionable Tombstone (2011), Shoe Liberation Army Takes Over (2012).
My look: Striped blazer by Givenchy, silk-georgette trapeze blouse by Chloé, superskinny mid-rise jeans by Victoria, Victoria Beckham, jacket quilted leather shoulder bag by Moschino, embellished leather mid-heel loafers by Gucci, beaded gold-tone rosary necklace by Dolce & Gabbana and Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford.
Stay tuned for more…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The shoe of the season, Gucci‘s Princetown, comes now with a floral print, appliquéd patches and the gold-toned Horsebit. To die for as I find.
Happy Shopping!
LoL, Sandra
Princetown fur-lined jacquard slippers
Princetown embroidered slipper
Princetown crocodile slipper
Photos: Courtesy of Gucci
