39-year-old Latin singer Ricky Martin and 28-year-old rapper Nicki Minaj took over as faces from Lady Gaga for MAC’s new 2012 Viva Glam campaign. Shot by famous photgrapher David LaChapelle, the two stars pose next to a giant lipstick.
The collection is for a good cause. Every cent of the selling price of MAC VIVA GLAM lipstick and lipgloss is donated to the MAC AIDS fund.
LoL, Sandra
Don’t hold back with colour and spice up your F/W 2011 season. Infuse the hues of autumn leaves straight into your wardrobe. Blast away your winter blues with spice colours such as mustard, curry, russet, pumpkin orange and gingerbread brown, sure to keep your spirits up in the bitter cold.
I put together some of my favourite pieces for you and included some photos that I took at the spice market in Istanbul. If you like something, just click on the highlighted designer name for an immediate shopping experience!
Have fun!
LoL, Sandra
This mink shoulder wool tweed trench coat by Burberry Prorsum makes an amazing fashion statement during the cold season.
This felted wool coat by Space has a great price and is a classic piece that you will keep for many more seasons to come.
What a stunner! Make a stunning entrance in this floor-sweeping gown by Roksanda Ilincic .
Fendi has launched many It-bags during the last years, from the iconic “Spy bag” to the “Baguette clutch”. This fall, fashionistas crave for the Chamelon colour-block tote that will stay a must for next summer.
Pair this standalone piece by Fendi with a simple black dress for high impact, low effort style.
Channeling fall’s penchant for all things texture, this shaggy statement coverup by Maurizio Pecoraro will lend every wardrobe a hit of directional cool straight from the runway.
Keep warm in style with Paul Smith‘s striped wool knitted hat.
Take a playful approach to this season’s ’60s-inspired style in Gianluca Capannolo‘s bright wool coat.
Make a head-turning statement at cocktails in Carven‘s merlot wool-blend dress.
Christopher Bailey breaks from tradition with a trendy spin on the Burberry Prorsum Meniconic trench coat.
Yves Saint Laurent‘s “Muse Two” is a modern classic and a wonderful addition to every closet.
Simple design can make the boldest statement and Nicholas King‘s jewelry pieces are an effortlessly directional adornment.
Etro‘s metallic silk-blend lurex dress is the perfect piece for the imminent party season.
Proenza Schouler‘s iconic PS1 Keep All gets an on-trend makeover for fall in Navajo-inspired jacquard. My absolute must!
Detailed with a signature horsebit and buckle strap, Ralph Lauren Collection‘s sleek boots will make a polished addition to your footwear collection.
Giuseppe Zanotti‘s killer heels spice up every outfit!
Tap into a ladylike retro mood with this fur stole by Diverso Italiano that is your fast-track to statement vintage appeal.
Photos (spice market Istanbul): © Sandra Bauknecht
This was my look for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Show last Friday in Zurich: Velvet blazer, stretch-velvet skinny pants, fur stole, ruffled silk-jacquard pussybow blouse and python platform pumps, all by Gucci, vintage quilted leather bag with python trimming by Marc Jacobs and earrings by Louis Vuitton.
Hope that you will like this tone-on-tone 70’s-inspired outfit!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Yesterday, I attended a dinner party hosted by Navyboot and Andres Andrekson aka Stress to celebrate the launch of their first collaboration, so-called SBNB – STRESS by NAVYBOOT collection at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich which turned into an absolute hot spot last night. Among the small gathering of 60 guests, were Baschi, Bligg, Mousse T. and Jubaira Bachmann.
The sneakers for men’s only (Adrian, we want them, too, especially the croc version!) are inspired by the historic battle at Sempach in 1386 – a theme that has been reinterpreted for modern times and has been recreated as a picture on some of the models’ soles. The advertising campaign shot by Stefan Heinrichs has been staged as a modern version of the battle with Stress in the role of Arnold von Winkelried (see above).
Just in time for the Christmas season starting in early December, they will be available at NAVYBOOT stores in Switzerland and Germany. Prices will range from about 129 CHF for the flip flops to about 498 CHF for the high top sneaker.
Lovely scenery at the entrance.
Inside the Swiss National Museum in Zurich
The yummy dinner was served on a rustic wooden table.
Momo, Stress, Creative Director NAVYBOOT Adrian J. Margelist and DJ Mousse T with me.
This foot below belongs to Navyboot’s Creative Director Adrian J. Margelist. He and Stress are the only two having the croc-python version of the iconic sneakers.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, the Blick magazine wrote an article about last night and named me one of the most important fashion bloggers! I am honoured, thank you, Flavia!
LoL, Sandra
Photo: © Markus Kehl
This was my look for the “40 years, 40 hours” party in Venice: Overall, bustier and hat by Tom Ford, clutch bag by Chloé, pumps by Yves Saint Laurent, ring by Roberto Cavalli, watch by Roger Dubuis, earrings and necklace by Prada.
This night was truly outstanding with amazing food by Käfer (which means in German “bug” and we got some real insects as an entrée … just for fun to scare the ladies), live performances by different artists like the famous mentalist Jan Becker and a real tiger in the garden that we could pet. We danced until dawn and I cannot wait to celebrate “80 years, 80 hours”!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
My new fashion column for the SI Style magazine is available now. This time, I am telling you about an amazing trip in September to Venice for the birthday party of a very dear friend. The motto “40 years, 40 hours” was to be taken literally. Below you will find some photos of the beginning of the weekend. The host had chartered an aircraft for all his friends so that the party started already on the flight. More photos of the night which felt like a scene from the movie “Eyes Wide Shut”, the hotel and more to be posted soon! It was definitely the best party ever!
My comfy travel outfit: A cozy overall, scarf, bag and wedges (see photos below) by Bottega Veneta, necklace and bangles by Chanel, watch by Roger Dubuis.
Venice is always worth to travel to…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I am so excited. The new Bolero magazine is available now (unfortunately only for my Swiss readers) featuring a style portrait of me. Fashion director Sara Allerstorfer and photographer Gian Marco Castelberg were so lovely to work with. Below you can see some behind-the-scene shots taken by my daughter. You might recognize some pieces from previous posts! Have fun!
Outfit: Caramolengo Dress by Mary Katrantzou, oversized clutch bag by Miu Miu, ring by Chanel and cuff by Stella McCartney.
Outfit: Lace-insert dress by Antonio Berardi, patchwork coat and bag by Louis Vuitton, floppy hat by H&M.
A close-up of my personalised “Sac Louis” by Louis Vuitton.
Sara, Gian Marco and me in an overall by Stella McCartney checking the photos.
My beloved Chanel collection including very special pieces.
Outfit: Dress by Gucci, shoes by Yves Saint Laurent, clutch by Matthew Williamson, earrings by Chanel, ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and watch by Roger Dubuis.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: A.Bauknecht, © Sandra Bauknecht
Tomorrow, the Versace for H&M collection will officially hit 300 stores worldwide (in the US on November 19th), so ladies and gentlemen be prepared to line up in the morning.
Last week in NYC, I got the pleasure to meet Donatella Versace and H&M’s creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch who sat down for a chat with Tim Blanks, Style.com’s editor-at-large, at the top floor of the Dream Downtown hotel.
Find out a little bit more about the collection and which one is Donatella’s favourite look. Believe it or not…Donatella even revealed that she likes shopping at H&M.
Margareta van den Bosch, Donatella Versace and Tim Blanks
What does this collaboration mean to you?
D.V.: It was very emotional for me to go through the archives to explore all the looks that Gianni created. It is an amazing way to reach the younger crowd. I am working closely with Lady Gaga or Nicki Menaj. It is great to collaborate with such dedicated artists who have so many followers. Gianni would be so proud to see his clothes worn by younger kids. This is an homage to Gianni.
I was scared to take over the reins from him when he died. I had to gain the credibility from the rest of the world.
Looking at your own shows, you are reenergized creatively. You are working with the Fringe London, Lady Gaga? Calling this a Versace moment, why do you think this was all coming together now?
D.V.: For me it is a fantasic moment. I talk and follow young designers. I am very interested in them and they are very interested in me. A house like Versace has a lot of history they can profit from but I am learning a lot, too. I am open to different opinions. Fashion is every day an exam. After all those years of minimalism, Versace and its luxury are back!
Margareta, did you feel a Versace moment as well?
M.v.d.B.: Yes, definitely. This is a different collaboration from what we did before with all those colours and prints, leather and studs. The essence of the house Versace was truly there.
Donatella, were you surprised when you went through your archives even that you know them well?
D.V.: I was amazed to see how Gianni did everything – I am sorry to say – before everybody else. I see a lot of homage to Versace today as for example young designer Riccardo Tisci did for the Givenchy F/W 2011 collection (looking at me as I was wearing a dress from this collection). But this is enough now. It is my turn, this is my homage to Versace!
Didn’t you have to make a concession?
D.V.: This was the best thing to work with H&M, there was no concession. There are fantastic people in this company. They said yes to everything, I never got a no. It has been a fantastic liberating moment. Just the amount of sketches surprised the team.
31 looks were asked and I created 43 looks for the runway, from the chokers and the bracelets with the Medusa, flowers from Miami, printed jeans and skirts, leather, the high heels, nothing is missing.
Margareta, what are the criteria for a collaboration? Isn’t H&M and Versace at two comletely different ends? And how do you get started?
M.v.d.B.: It is very much a feeling that we discuss in-house. If we agree, we go for it. We had the first meeting and talked about the collection. We decided something little. When the second meeting took place with the teams around the products, like buyers, people for the packaging and many others, I expected some sketches but Donatella had everything ready. It was fantastic as we always have a lack of time.
Margareta, you said the time was right for Versace, what do you mean with that?
M.v.d.B.: Fashion should be something that makes you happy. This collaboration is about a dream, to give people the spirit of luxury. We try to make it as close to the brand as possible. Maximalism, colours, prints, everything is back. It is an optimistic upbeat collection even that you see all the bad news in Europe.
And how about you, Donatella? What do you think?
D.V.: It is a dream of luxury, for example when you touch the studded leather coat from the Versace for H&M collaboration or the original from the archives, you don’t know which one is the real one.
Donatella Versace with me
What is this collaboration about? Which impact will the collection have on H&M or Versace? Will it change your own work?
D.V.: I had that clear idea what to do, of the look that young people want. Fashion is freedom today. Technology plays a fantastic role and H&M uses it in an amazing way. It is interesting to see how young people put things together and that everything goes.
M.v.d.B.: Fashion is about expressing your individuality. This collaboration is about giving the customers something new and showing that you don’t need a huge budget to look good. We are very professional and have all the knowledge. We included for the first time homewear because it is part of the Versace look, as well as jewelry. I mean there is no Versace collection without jewelry. We have two different cushions, a blanket and many different jewelry pieces.
Which one is your favourite piece in the collection?
D.V.: I have 43 favourite babies.
M.v.d.B.: The studded leather dress and the rings.
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If I were you, I would definitely get a piece with the tropical print as this is a huge trend among the upcoming Cruise 2012 collections from the likes of Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Givenchy.
And don’t forget to enter the contest to win the amazing purple one-of-a-kind Versace for H&M dress! Deadline is tonight! Good luck!
And rumours are out that the next collaboration might be with Tom Ford, OMG!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Are you curious what the PR people at H&M were wearing for the Versace for H&M show in NYC? Here is what Gray and René from the Swiss department chose. Naturally, some cool pieces by H&M. Only Gray was a little unfaithful and sported a pair of awesome sequined sandals from Zara. And guess what my little eyes spied on René’s wrist? The fabulous “Swatch portrait” by Jeremy Scott for Swatch! Thumbs up, great style while going easy on the budget!
LoL, Sandra
René’s look: Leather jacket by H&M Divided Vintage, grey shirt with studs and pants by H&M Trend Man, scarf and hat by H&M Man Accessories, ankle boots by Salvatore Ferragamo and watch “Swatch Portrait” by Jeremy Scott for Swatch.
Gray’s look: Sequined dress and fake fur vest by H&M Trend Ladies, ring by Versace for H&M and strappy sequined sandals by Zara.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This was my look for the Versace for H&M fashion show last week in NYC. The fabric pays tribute to the iconic Versace prints and as you know I love Mary Katrantzou’s designs! This dress with its wide bell skirt is truly a piece of art for me.
My outfit: Kite Runner dress by Mary Katrantzou, necklace by Prada, sparkling booties by Chanel, tights by H&M and cocktail ring”Diorette” by Dior Haute Joaillerie.
My make-up: Eyeshadows “Vanilla”, “Electric Eel” and “Atlantic Blue” by MAC, Blue Instant Definition Mascara by Clarins, Blush “Orgasm” by Nars and Lipgloss “Buff” by Bobbi Brown.
On my nails: “Graphite ” by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
