Sandra‘s Closet

No need to fight it! Emily in Paris is here to stay and even if you don’t like it, it is quite entertaining, especially in terms of outfits.

On December 21, 2022, Emily returns for a third season with her world in chaos. Aren’t we all curious what’s happening for Lily Collins‘ fashionable character in the City of Love?! Emily Cooper (Collins) navigates her marketing job, complicated love life and friendships in Paris while always looking ultra stylish. The looks are not always new season and come also from thrift shops which adds to the eccentric style Emily is known for.

Lily Collins and Stéphane Rolland on set.

This season, couture designer Stéphane Rolland‘ s collections are presented in a Haute Couture retrospective. In the first episode, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Kate Walsh are sublimed by Stéphane Rolland designs.

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (right) and Kate Walsh (below) wear a Tuxedo disc-dress in black caviar-crepe and satin embroidered with crystals.

In the season’s premiere lots of rainbow colored outfits are featured. Here is a sneak peak:

In this scene, Emily Cooper is wearing a multicolor diamond pattern sweater by Essential Antwerp, metallic mini skirt by Dundas, metallic green tall boots by Maison Skorpios, and hot pink Monogram trunk shoulder bag by Louis Vuitton.

Later in the episode, Emily Cooper is wearing a neon checked blazer by Mira Mikati and a letter ‘E’ pendant necklace by Vanrycke.

Enjoy the show and get inspired!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Netflix and © Sandra Bauknecht
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Gucci Paradiso reopens for the Winter Season 2022/2023 at the Paradiso Mountain Club in St. Moritz. Mountain Club members have exclusive access to the Gucci Paradiso lounge.

With a look that invites guests to feel welcome and relaxed, members are swept away with spectacular mountain views. The interior design remains discreet in keeping with the elegant and contemporary eclecticism that characterizes the leading luxury fashion brand. Sumptuous velvet chairs and sofas from the House’s Décor collection provide with a place to dine, drink and relax while the tartan carpet adds to the space’s cozy atmosphere.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gucci by Pamela Bargnesi – #GucciParadiso #GucciParadisoStMoritz
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There are fashion collaborations and there are major fashion collaborations. Louis Vuitton & Yayoi Kusama‘s 2023 partnership is very much of the latter, encompassing both the universes of women and men through ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, accessories, luggage and trunks and fragrances, these wide-ranging and intricate collections appear in two parts, with distinct thematic directions reflecting Yayoi Kusama’s motifs and motivations.

Cruise 2023 Show

Yayoi Kusama has partnered with Louis Vuitton two times now. Kusama, who’s consistently produced variations of her signature polka dot art since the 1970s, is one of the world’s most famous artists thanks to the enduring popularity of her Instagram-friendly Infinity Rooms and instantly-recognizable polka-dotted pumpkins.

The last time that Louis Vuitton met the magic of Yayoi Kusama was in 2012. Yet this relationship never ended – ten years after, it evolved, and expanded with conversations continued and extended.

For collectors and Kusama fans alike, Louis Vuitton’s capsule offers once more a rare opportunity to get luxury goods laden with the artist’s touch. There is the appeal of the artisanal process applied to certain items — Louis Vuitton’s craftspeople developed a special technique to make some of the 3D paint daubs look «wet,» as if they’d just been painted by Kusama’s hand — and that this is the first time that Kusama’s art has been applied to LV menswear.

Kusama’s touch even extends to a special edition of three perfumes, complete with matching monogrammed canvas case.

Drop 1 will launch on 1st of January 2023 in China and Japan, followed by the rest of the world on 6th of January 2023.
Drop 2 will be available in Louis Vuitton stores starting 31st March 2023.

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama’s collaboration will be celebrated within a fully immersive visual landscape, ranging from window displays, to Pop-ups, to anamorphic billboards, alongside AR experiences, an XR game and a dedicated advertising campaign.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Louis Vuitton
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Makeup can be one of the best ways to treat yourself or a loved one for the holidays. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are also the perfect occasion to dress up and try some festive makeup looks! Bobbi Brown released an amazing  limited edition Holiday 2022 collection that I don’t want you to miss, and not only because of its gorgeous packaging.  The collection features two palettes, a highlighting powder, lipsticks and some great gift sets. Let’s have a closer look as I tried it for you.

«Tis the season to sparkle and shine. You’re invited to get all decked out and go out on the town. Spark holiday spirit with brilliant beauty gifts and be your brightest self all season long.»

LUXE EYE & CHEEK PALETTES
The stars of the collection that feature artist-curated shades that light up eyes with rich metallic, matte and sparkle finishes for multidimensional color and brighten cheeks all day with a luminous, luxurious sheen.
Incandescent Glow (my choice) – Copper Glow
CHF 92

HIGHLIGHTING POWDER
Glow all in this holiday season with this bestselling highlighter that glides onto skin for radiant, pearl-illumination. It illuminates lids and cheeks with an enchanting gleam.
Pink Glow
CHF 69

LUXE LIP COLOR
Statement lips. Luxe Lip Color delivers creamy, hydrating, full-coverage color at its most Luxe and all decked-out in a limited-edition holiday design.
Metro Red – Neutral Rose (my choice) – Claret
CHF 52

This season, Bobbi Brown offers also many different holiday gift sets, sparkle makeup sets, skincare gift sets and more.

My three favorites are from top to bottom:
EXTRA INDULGENCE SKINCARE SET
This limited-edition set gives dry, parched skin extra indulgence with a double dose of (giftable) hydration to last through the season, featuring a full-size Extra Repair Eye Cream intense, full-size Extra Repair Moisture Cream Intense, and a limited-edition Makeup Bag.
CHF 198

BEST OF BOBBI BROWN ULTIMATE GIFT SET
This limited-edition 9-piece set of Bobbi Brown bestsellers offers everything you need to make it through the holidays—and come out glowing. The set is tucked in a giftable travel bag—perfect for creating celebratory beauty looks at home or on-the-go, wherever the holidays take you.
CHF 155

MINI CRUSHED LIP TRIO
These 2 limited-edition, holiday-ready lip sets are the perfect stocking stuffers for lipstick lovers everywhere.
CHF 42

The collection is available at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Counters and at www.bobbibrown.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography and © Bobbi Brown
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Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel, located in the heart of the Eternal City, is collaborating with Prada this festive season for a jointly designed Christmas tree that stands radiantly in Hotel de Russie’s Valadier square.

A grid of white LED triangles on an octagonal base of luminous logos makes up the nearly 5-metre-high tree, culminating in a shining Prada triangle. The avant-garde polygonal structure inspired by the iconic geometry of Prada gives a contemporary feel to the spectacular staircase that leads into the historic monumental garden. The collaboration between Hotel de Russie and Prada is a symbol of style and modernity that represents a tribute to the excellence of «Made in Italy».

To complete the Hotel de Russie’s Christmas decor, the hotel’s time-honored tradition of festive decorations welcomes guests as they step into the lobby. Co-founder and creative director of Sebastian Flowers Italy, Frank uit het Broek, has created a setting which features an interplay of red, gold and green along with lights, sparkling details and symbolic ornaments that include carousels, sweets, red ribbons and Father Christmas.

The Hotel de Russie Festive Season:
Christmas Eve Dinner (Saturday 24th December)
Christmas Brunch (Sunday 25th December)
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner ( Saturday 31st December)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Hotel de Russie
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For F/W 2022 Dolce & Gabbana were challenging the dress codes for the metaverse. The outcome? Superheroine proportions in vibrant colors, a new tailoring that focused on a triangle silhouette with extremely broad shoulders that signal power and confidence.

My look: Cropped wool-ponte blazer, and matching wrap-effect wool-blend ponte midi skirt, both by Dolce & Gabbana, lace bralette, lace leggings and chain and leather waist belt, all by CHANEL, Medusa Aevitas embellished satin platform pumps by Versace, and graffiti classic city tote bag by Balenciaga, leather, faux pearl and crystal choker, and silver-tone, crystal and faux pearl clip earrings, both by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
The photos were taken in front of the Dolder Grand in Zurich.
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True luxury should last forever … Personally speaking, being able to show your true authentic self is the highest form of luxury for me. Since an early age, I have followed that motto and I have always believed in investing into things to treasure for decades to come. Quality over quantity is the key. Luxury, like happiness, is the blurry notion of something good that happens. Everything you see on SANDRA’S CLOSET is part of this journey.

When it comes to perfumery, I am a huge fan of KILIAN PARIS. Twisting traditional French luxury with his own audacious take, Kilian Hennessy has created his contemporary vision of perfumery. With long-lasting accords that recall luxury fragrances of former eras, the House is uncompromising when it comes to the quality of the ingredients.

On top, Kilian Hennessy established a practice in tune with our times: a favorite perfume is bought only once and refilled for life.

With sustainability in mind, insisting on well-crafted design with timeless style, a KILIAN Paris flacon is perpetually refillable, making it an everlasting collector’s piece. Styled after elegant, sophisticated barware, they are beautiful scented objects of desire to last a lifetime. To the brand’s Founder, the words ‘disposable’ and ‘luxury’ are incommensurable. Luxury should live with us and go beyond us, like an object our great-grandchildren might find and cherish as part of their heritage.

«To me, a true luxury product must have in its DNA the capacity to be passed on from generation to generation. True luxury should last forever!» – Kilian Hennessy

HOW TO REFILL YOUR FLACON

1. Unscrew the cap and carefully remove the atomizer from the original Kilian Paris perfume bottle.

2. Turn upside down the refill and insert its end into the cavity of the original perfume bottle.

3. Rotate the refill bottle clockwise until the liquid starts fillin up the original perfume bottle.

4. Rotate the refill bottle counterclockwise to extract it from the perfume bottle cavity.

5. Tighten the original perfume bottle with the original cap.

While less waste and a lighter carbon imprint are the result of doing things a little bit differently from the start, KILIAN Paris understands that the gesture is small relative to what remains to be done and the future evolutions of the beauty industry in view. Sustainability, especially in the context of KILIAN Paris’s unique approach to packaging already in place, is an area where the brand seeks constant self-revision and improvement.

A KILIAN Paris perfume addiction is declared once and refillable always, making the brand an «eco-luxury» native, a small but significant gesture in leading luxury back to its lasting nature.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Sanjeev Velmurugan
The photos were taken at the KILIAN PARIS counter at Jelmoli Zurich.
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Today, I would like to introduce you to Gucci Après-Ski – a selection of pieces envisioned for mountain leisure and beyond. Drawing from the easygoing allure of winter getaways, the offering expands upon the House’s vision of a travel-minded lifestyle while continuing the strand of surprise that runs through its collections.

Gucci Après-Ski encompasses the duality of sportier and refined aesthetics often seen off- piste, showcased in an assortment of skiwear-inspired coordinated sets, updated iterations of signature handbag lines including the Gucci Horsebit 1955, Gucci Diana, and GG Marmont, lug-soled boots inspired by cold-weather footwear, and ski mask silhouettes from Gucci Eyewear among other styles.

The lineup also introduces a special preview of ready-to-wear and accessories from a forthcoming chapter of adidas x Gucci as well as a set of aluminum hard-sided trolleys, created in collaboration with the Italian luxury luggage maker FPM Milano, in a continuation of the House’s Gucci Valigeria travel narrative.

The Gucci Après-Ski selection is captured through stills by Mark Peckmezian and a film by Akinola Davies Jr. in a new campaign that follows a cast of characters as they embark on an alpine escape. The friends unwind against the backdrop of scenic peaks and charming chalets within a retro-tinged film and imagery that embody the cozy conviviality of the offering.

Gucci Après-Ski will be available in Gucci boutiques, as well as on gucci.com, with special Pop-Ups in Courmayeur, Cortina, Courchevel, Verbier, and Kitzbühel.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Gucci #GucciApresSki
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Campaign Credits: Art Director: Christopher Simmonds – Photographer: Mark Peckmezian – Director: Akinola Davies Jr – Make up: Daniel Sallstrom – Hair: Shiori Takahashi

When I saw the teddy dress on the F/W 2022 runway, I knew immediately this piece needs a place in my closet. Cozy, comfy, yet stylish and glamorous, it is the perfect choice when it comes to a black tie winter gala, or when you want to attend an outdoor event in style.

My look: Teddy Bear Icon camel hair-blend coat, Mito camel hair maxi dress, Tannas bag, and Hoopyt headband, all by Max Mara, Iriza 100 patent-leather pumps by Christian Louboutin, necklace and silver-tone, crystal and faux pearl clip earrings, both by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
The photos were taken in front of the Dolder Grand in Zurich.
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The Barbour for Chloé capsule – the first luxury Maison to collaborate with the British heritage brand – spans ready-to-wear, bags, shoes and accessories.

This new collection combines the distinguished history of both brands to create a range that is contemporary, practical and stylish. Using Barbour’s tradition and heritage and the elegant finesse for which Chloé is renowned, this capsule celebrates free-spirited femininity and sophisticated comfort with the Dani and Dustyn waxed jackets, inspired by the brand’s classic silhouettes and Chloé’s iconic frilled jackets.

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LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Chloé
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