This week, I flew to Munich and spent an amazing time in my old hometown. It was Indian summer in the city – a phenomenon of sunny and clear weather conditions that I experienced a lot when living in Chicago. There was no coat needed and I just enjoyed the colors of fall here at Lenbachplatz.
My look: Tulip-jacquard mini dress by Alexander McQueen, Rockstud leather-trimmed knee boots by Valentino
, 2Jours medium calf hair, mink and leather shopper and textured-leather and fox monster bag charm, both by Fendi, necklace by Chanel and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht (Thank you Maria from Loews for taking them!)
Here they are: the most important trends for the S/S 2016 season. Scroll through my forecast to see which styles will be on everyone’s shopping list next season. Let’s be honest, there is nothing really new, but that is the beauty of our century. Everything is possible!
LoL, Sandra
S/S 2016 TREND 1: SWEET GIRLS
Miu Miu – Gucci – Dries Van Noten
S/S 2016 TREND 2: SLEEPWEAR
Balenciaga – Loewe – Alexander Wang
S/S 2016 TREND 3: ARM CANDY
Dior – Fendi – Céline
S/S 2016 TREND 4: OFF THE SHOULDER
Sonia Rykiel – Proenza Schouler – Edun
S/S 2016 TREND 5: ROMANTICISM
Alexander McQueen – Saint Laurent – Etro
S/S 2016 TREND 6: TRIBAL
Balmain – Prada – Valentino
S/S 2016 TREND 7: JUNGLE
Roberto Cavalli – Versace – Bottega Veneta
S/S 2016 TREND 8: TIE-DYE
Narciso Rodriguez – Altuzarra – Paco Rabanne
S/S 2016 TREND 9: FINE LINES
Salvatore Ferragamo – Stella McCartney – Tommy Hilfiger
S/S 2016 TREND 10: STARS & STRIPES
Lacoste – Marc Jacobs – Max Mara
S/S 2016 TREND 11: BOYISH OVERALLS
Louis Vuitton – Isabel Marant – Ralph Lauren Collection
S/S 2016 TREND 12: NEW DENIM
Derek Lam – Chloé – Chanel
S/S 2016 TREND 13: DISCO SPARKLE
Lanvin – Vetements – Nina Ricci
S/S 2016 TREND 14: SILVER
Victoria Beckham – Tom Ford – Courrèges
S/S 2016 TREND 15: TRANSPARENT EMOTIONS
Dolce & Gabbana – Emilio Pucci – Burberry Prorsum
Photos: Via Vogue.com
This was my outfit that I wore on Tuesday evening in Paris. One sentence: I love VALENTINO! Everything gives you such a feminine aura, never vulgar always classy and stylish.
My look: Striped tiered feather jacket by Givenchy, lace and wool and silk-blend crepe mini dress, Spring Garden brocade knee boots and camouflage fold over clutch
, all by Valentino, diamond ring and bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Finally, I have made it to Paris for Fashion Week. Today, two blockbuster shows will take place, Chanel this morning and Valentino this afternoon. For those, who are at home, here is your chance to follow everything real time via app or livestream here on Sandra’s Closet.
So excited for Chanel Airlines, sounds very promising as a theme. The only bummer today is the weather here in Paris. It is raining cats and dogs…
You can discover the Chanel S/S 2016 Ready-to-Wear show on the House’s new fashion mobile application. Fully implicated in the digital world, the Chanel has revised its app, already adopted by two million users. Developed in thirteen different languages, the Chanel Fashion application is free to download and available for iOS and Android mobile phones.
Below, you can watch the Valentino live this afternoon. Enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
Good news for those who are not so into the over-the-knee boots. This season the classic pump gets a cool update. Finished with lace-up ties, the new must-have footwear is a glamorous take on an iconic style.
Shop the best ones available by clicking on the highlighted text:
1 Love Latch eyelet-embellished leather pumps by Valentino
2 Cut-away leather ankle boots by Francesco Russo
3 Lelie lace-up leather sandals by Isabel Marant
4 Belgravia suede pumps by Aquazzura
5 Hoops patent-leather pumps by Jimmy Choo
6 Savannah lace-up leather sandals by Malone Souliers
7 Amazon suede and leather pumps by Aquazzura
8 Lace-up leather pumps by Saint Laurent (my favorite)
9 Lotus lace-up sandals by Paula Cademartori
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Just recently I visited one of my favorite lunch spots on earth, the famous Château de la Chèvre D’Or. It is located at the heart of Eze, a picturesque little village between Nice and Monaco, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The delightful setting and the amazing gardens surrounding the 5-star hotel are already worth the drive. If you haven’t been there, it is really one of those places you must see in your life.
My look: Golden leather jacket with the slogan «Votez Coco», fringed macrame bag, earrings and necklace from the Dubai collection, all by Chanel, backless denim wide-leg overalls by Sonia Rykiel, woven straw visor by Stella McCartney, printed leather, raffia and canvas wedge sandals by Valentino.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
A huge thank you to my friend Nadine Arton of GlamOnYou for taking them!
Recently on my way to St. Tropez, I spent one night at the beautiful Hotel Giardino in Ascona. The sun was shining and I truly enjoyed this short stay while sporting my new Chanel Girl bag for the first time.
My look: Smocked cotton-poplin dress by Givenchy, printed leather, raffia and canvas wedge sandals by Valentino, Girl bag in multicolored tweed and necklace «Blow in case of fashion emergency», both by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I spent last weekend in beautiful Saint Tropez. Here you see me in one of my favorite outfits for summer at the pool of the Sezz hotel before leaving for dinner. I just adore everything bohemian this season.
My look: Guipure lace and linen-blend mini dress by Chloé, Aphrodite leather sandals by Valentino, fringed macrame bag, earrings and necklace, all by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Zurich weather can be so unpredictable. I left the house to attend a spring brunch in full sunshine and when we took the photos of my look in the afternoon, the clouds were grey and it started raining. Such a pity!
My look: Cropped cardigan by Azzedine Alaïa, pink neoprene dress 
by Tibi, 
yellow, magenta, powder pink leather Rockstud tote and matching pink Rockstud heels, both by Valentino, Olivia patent-leather belt by Moschino, Lady Excalibur watch in rose gold with diamonds by Roger Dubuis, Tiffany T bracelet by Tiffany & Co., bangles by Chanel and rose gold bracelet with heart charm by Chopard. Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
When I saw today’s pictures of the Valentino F/W 2015 show, I was really sad that I had to skip Paris Fashion Week due to other events. What an amazing finale at Valentino! Zoolander’s Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson took over the runway in a headline-grabbing stunt to announce the decision to make ‘Zoolander 2‘ which will open in theaters in the U.S. on February 12, 2016.
The two Hollywood stars reprised their roles as male models Derek Zoolander and Hansel, immortalized in the hugely popular 2001 movie. And I have to say, they did a great job for this real-life runway walk-off.
The Valentino F/W 2015 was also stunning, rich fabrics, amazing craftsmanship, big drama – it included everything we love about the Maison. But again, the finale topped off everything!
TO SHOP VALENTINO, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © 2015 Getty Images, Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images For Paramount Pictures, AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Kevin Tachman
