Tom Ford – Sahara Noir

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Tom Ford presents his new fragrance inspired by the mystery and luxury of the Middle East. Evoking the untamed beauty of the Arabian Peninsula, SAHARA NOIR is an ode to the enchanting power of one of that land’s most treasured ingredients: frankincense. The composition is built around this precious desert resin, which can be found at all three main stages of the development of the fragrance. Exclusively available in the Middle East.

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ORIENTAL FLORAL
Top notes: Bitter orange, frankincense, calamus, cistus and cypress.
Middle notes: Beeswax, jasmine, papyrus, rose, frankincense and cinnamon.
Base notes: Ambreinol, balsam, benzoin, labdanum, oud, vanilla, frankincense resin, cedar and agarwood.

Good news is that Sahara Noir is said to launch in Europe this May.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford

My Look: MBFDZ International Closing Night

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And of course, last but not least, here are all the details of my look that I wore to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich International Closing Night:

Sequined mini dress with chain detail and marabou cape, both by Balmain, Kelly So Black by Hermès, cocktail ring by Roberto Cavalli, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Tribute Two textured-leather pumps by Saint Laurent.

LoL, Sandra

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Fashion_Days_Zurich_Day4_Sandra_Bauknecht_YSL-PumpsPhotos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Fashion Days Zurich 2012: Closing Night

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I have been meaning to show this post to you since quite a while but time just flies. Nevertheless, everything you see here, is in stores now which is a very good thing. I am sure there are some looks that have been shown on the runway of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Days Zurich International Closing Night last November that you will surely adore. So let’s get started.

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Arzu Kaprol is known for her architectural femininity. A Paris Fashion week must, the designer of Turkish origin was inspired by “bones” for her S/S 2013 collection that she has kept in a muted color palette. Very pretty!

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Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos is the designer behind the one of my favorite labels presented at the FDZ: Dimitri. A graduate from renowned fashion school ESMOD like me, he had worked for Jil Sander, Vivienne Westwood and Hugo Boss before launching his own label in 2007. His S/S 2013 designs are vivid and colorful, feminine and seductive.

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Berlin-based designer Dawid Tomaszewski founded his eponymous label in 2009. His designs are inspired mostly by art and architecture. For S/S 2013, he came up with an extremely eye-catching collection in luxurious fabrics, of which every piece has the potential to become a favorite.

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The culmination of the International Closing Night was the S/S 2013 show of New York-based designer Charlotte Ronson, who is part of the famous Ronson family. Her twin sister Samantha is a famous DJ and her brother Mark, a music producer and the face of Fan di Fendi pour Homme.

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Backstage she told me that water had been her main source of inspiration for this lovely slightly romantic collection. She combined ocean’s blues and greens with light yellows reminiscent of the sun. Her all time favourite, floral prints were of course also part of Charlotte’s designs. Personally speaking, what I liked most, was the mix of feminine details with a sporty approach, which took her looks from sweet to cool. Well done!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

The 15 Most Special Accessories for S/S 2013

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For S/S 2013, the designers have come up with some outstanding accessories. The ones I put together for you are like pieces of art, highly collectibles that probably belong more in a vitrine than to be worn. At least, it is fun to look at them.

THE SEASON OF EYE-CATCHING CLUTCHES

CHanel_Lego_Clutch_SS2013Lego clutch by Chanel

Bottega_Veneta_Clutch_2013Butterfly clutch by Bottega Veneta

Givenchy_SS2013Clutch bag with Madonna print iconby Givenchy

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Enameled resin perfume clutch by Lanvin

valentino-transparent-jewel-plexigJewel plexiglass butterfly clutch iconby Valentino

 

THE SEASON OF THE STATEMENT SHOE

Céline_mink_shoesMink pumps by Céline

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Magic square slingback pump by Louis Vuitton

Charlotte_Olympia_White_poodle_shoes_SS2013Cherie poodle patent sandals iconby Charlotte Olympia


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Strappy sandals iconby Alexander Wang

 

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Patent-leather ankle-cuff sandals iconby Gucci

 

THE SEASON TO INVEST IN FASHION JEWELRY

Dior_necklace_SS2013Necklace by Christian Dior

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Ruthenium-plated Swarovski crystal flamingo necklace iconby Roberto Cavalli

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Metal circle earrings iconby Balmain

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Large pom pom and raffia earrings iconby Dolce & Gabbana

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Cuff by Erickson Beamon

I hope that you have enjoyed my little accessory report for S/S 2013.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the brands