The last two days I spent in Milan for a very nice event with Officine Panerai you will soon get to know all about it. Yesterday I wore this casual outfit for a little shopping spree.
My look: Sequined knit dress by Stella McCartney, leather coat and scarf by Gucci, leggings by H&M, suede boots by Louis Vuitton and bag by Tom Ford.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Most of you know that I am a Louis Vuitton aficionado. Therefore I am always looking forward to the LV show that with its beautiful stunning decor surprises each season. Yesterday, it was a gigantic carrousel with models riding on it in pastel-coloured clothes, leaving quite another impression after Marc’s fetish-like creations for F/W 2011.
The S/S 2012 collection is sweet, full of rich details and materials, from matte crocodile jackets, coats and skirts to laser-cut tops and 3-D floral embellishments and plastic paillettes. I am completely taken by the tweed fabrics that are adorned with marabou feathers. The craftmanship that went into this collection is truly outstanding.
The last look was presented by Kate Moss, same as last season. But instead having her smoke on the runway in hot pants, she appeared in a light white floral dress like an innocent bride. I was wondering if she might be pregnant. Rumours are going around those days, same as the fashion crowd is wondering if Marc Jacobs will leave for Dior. The Louis Vuitton S/S 2012 collection looked like a slight approach. Let’s see in which direction fashion’s merry-go-round will be turning…
Below you can see some photos of the front row action!
LoL, Sandra
Caroline Sieber, Claire Courtin Clarins, Antoine Arnault, Virginie Courtin Clarins
Dasha Zhukova, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Carine Roitfeld, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Peter Marino
Natalia Vodianova, Uma Thurman
Best friends: Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss
Alexa Chung in a Louis Vuitton dress from the F/W 2011 collection.
Last week in Milan, there was quite a party stress going on.
Across from the Gucci party on Via Montenapoleone, Louis Vuitton celebrated the re-opening of their shop on the famous street, followed by a dinner and later a party with cocktails and music to toast the exhibition “The Art of Fashion” curated by Katie Grand which is on show at La Triennale di Milano until October 9th, 2011.
The interior of the Louis Vuitton Via Montenapoleone store.
Gorgeous decoration.
Party people
Lots of celebrities were there.
Beautiful Isabeli Fontana (right) in a sequined dress from the Louis Vuitton Pre-fall 2011 collection.
Anna dello Russo in a head-to-toe look from the Louis Vuitton F/W 2011 runway
Enjoy those photos from the exhibition:
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton, © Sandra Bauknecht
LoL, Sandra
Recently I came across the work of Swedish photographer Linus Morales. His “Fabfood” is really fun, my favourites are the Chanel sausages (no wonder being a German girl).
The Fabfood prints are available for sale. In edition of 100 c type prints (84.1 x 59.4 cm) signed and numbered by the artist, for 100£ plus shipping. If your interested in a print or have any questions, please contact the artist via e-mail .
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Linus Morales
This winter, there is only one way to wear your crisp white shirt: buttoned-up to the very top. The wheel of fashion is always turning. On the runways, there were lots of masculine references, the season is all about the suits. Designers are paying tribute to the working girls and to keep things demure, no more cleavage is shown. But no worries, combined with a cool pair of shorts, the look is more about sophisticated minimalism instead of looking all prude.
My favourites are the shirts with embellished collars (Miu Miu and Christopher Kane) that are now in stores.
Enjoy experimenting!
LoL, Sandra
During the last days, I did a lot of sightseeing in this phenomenal city. Today was my favourite: Istanbul’s most famous monument, the former cathedral and later mosque of Haghia Sophia (meaning „Divine Wisdom“) that was originally built in 537 A.D., in the rule of Emperor Justinian, and later converted to a mosque after the conquest of the city by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II in 1453.
View of the Haghia Sophia from the beautiful Four Seasons at Istanbul Sultanahmet terrasse.
The interior is truly awe-inspiring, particularly the main chamber, roofed by its fabulous dome, 30m (98ft) in diameter, just breathtaking.
While sightseeing, I like to be comfortable but don’t want to look too sloppy. Today I went for my T-shirt dress with colourful applications and ballet flats by Lanvin and had an extra pair of leggings plus my ikat print scarf by Louis Vuitton with me to respect the local dress codes if necessary. Backpack (very practical) by Prada.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Merhaba! Yesterday, I flew to Istanbul, Turkey. A place I had been wanting to go for a very long time. After having arrived in my hotel in the late afternoon, I didn’t even change and went straight to the nearby harbourside district of Ortaköy, a fascinating place full of restaurants, nightclubs, specialty antique, jewelry and ceramic shops.
On the weekends, there is a colourful street market with Turkish handcrafts and local food street vendors in an oriental setting beside the famous Ortaköy Mosque.
Enjoy my first impressions of last night. I am loving it here!
LoL, Sandra
Me at the Bosphorus
Zebra-print Top by Stella McCartney, Leggings by Blumarine, Long Cardigan by Gucci, Stingray Sunglasses by Louis Vuitton and Daisy Necklace by Christian Dior
A fun dinner outside at the House Café Ortaköy.
Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Brigde that is connecting Europe and Asia.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Dress, Pumps, Bag, Bracelet Scarf, Straw Hat and Sunglasses by Louis Vuitton
Watch by Roger Dubuis
On Sunday, at Bucherer’s summer event, I had my first official appearance as the ambassadrice for Roger Dubuis.
You have seen already my beautiful new watch on many occasions during the last weeks. I am completely in love with it. The grey strap works so well with the rose gold and diamond embellished case. You can wear it in an elegant way with a cocktail dress or sporty with some jeans and a tank top.
Moreover, this watch is truly special, outstanding and unique. Something that you don’t see so much. I have received so many compliments that I would like to give you more information:
Roger Dubuis was founded in 1995 and the manufacture is based in Geneva. Today, it belongs to the Richemont Group.
My watch is the ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR LADY AUTOMATIC.
EX36-821-50-10-0RR01-F
Case: Round, 36mm, pink gold, 48 diamonds on the bezel
Carats: 0.99 on the bezel
Dial: Rhodium-plated satin sunburst
-Black transferred Roman numerals
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
-Rhodium-plated satin sunburst
-Pink gold ring, black transfer
Strap: Grey satin-finish fabric
Clasp: White gold adjustable folding buckle
Water resistance: 3BAR (30m)
Mouvement: Self-winding movement, RD821
Production: No Limitation
Price: CHF 27.500
My watch model was also gracing the welcome banner. The invited guests were able to browse through a large selection of Roger Dubuis watches (see more below). As Exaclibur is one of their main lines, the room was beautifully decorated with original knight’s amours.
Alberto Cibrario, Brand Manager Roger Dubuis, with me
Bucherer is carrying Roger Dubuis exclusively in their Zurich store on Bahnhofstr. 50. In case that you are not living in that area, have a look at the Roger Dubuis website for store locations and more information.
Enjoy the beauty of originality and pure luxury!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and © Roger Dubuis
The closing dinner party of Firenze4Ever 3rd Edition took place in the beautiful gardens of La Specola museum. The theme of the party was „Animalier“.
I dressed up as a mixture between a mouse and a cheetah, a „cheetouse“.
Leggings and Top by Givenchy – Blouse and Cage Sandals by Alexander McQueen, Belt – Yves Saint Laurent, Headband with Mouse Ears by Louis Vuitton and Mini Boston Bag by Céline – Watch by Roger Dubuis.
Me with Dan Hasby-Oliver from Laststylelofdefense.com
Sebastiano and La Carmina were showing us the Japanese animalier trend: Pokemons, rabbit bags and plush dogs on the head.
It wouldn’t be LuisaViaRoma if they didn’t have some surprises for us that night. A beautiful ballet performance waited for us in the gardens. The dancers were dressed up as animal creatures. Kind of spooky but really beautiful.
The DJs of the night were pretty famous: Daniele Cavalli (Roberto’s son), whom I had met already at the last Firenze4Ever event in January, and Henry Holland, the designer of House of Holland were rocking the crowd.
Daniele
Henry
The last days were just so amazing, filled with many exciting moments. I have so much more to show you!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, I was wearing to the Mulberry Book Launch Tea Party at LuisaViaRoma (photos to be posted soon) the following outfit:
Knit Dress with Sequin Belt by Louis Vuitton (S/S 2011 runway collection) – Strappy Sandals by Gucci – Sequined Clutch with Peacock Feathers by Matthew Williamson – Peacock Feather Necklace by Matthew Williamson, Cocktail Ring and Bangles by Chanel, Watch by Roger Dubuis.
Hope that you like it!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht