Foulards d’Artistes III by Louis Vuitton

Foulards d'Artistes III Louis Vuitton

FOULARDS D’ARTISTES III NEW CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS FOR S/S 2014

This summer, Louis Vuitton continues its world tour of the vibrant street art scene by inviting three new artists from three different continents to collaborate on its collections of textile. The artists of this third season are André Saraiva, famed for his jaunty ‘Mr. A’ character who inhabits the walls of Paris, American Kenny Scharf, and INTI from Chile.

Andre Saraiva

ANDRÉ SARAIVA
For André Saraiva, his studio drop cloth was the inspiration for the background of his interpretation of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram shawl. Once he had translated his paint spatters to the luxurious silk and wool wrap, it became a natural habitat for ‘Mr. A’, the artist’s signature blue figure with asymmetrical eyes.

Kenny Scharf

KENNY SCHARF
Californian Kenny Scharf, a remarkable figure in the worlds of painting, sculpture and performance, describes himself as a pop-surrealist artist whose guiding principle is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and to connect to popular culture. He has covered Louis Vuitton’s giant silk crepe square with a colorful collage of astronomic motifs and symbols of pop culture on a blurred psychedelic background.

INTI
INTI
True to his name, derived from the Inca sun god, INTI is inspired by ancestral Andean culture, which he transcribes in brightly colored, monumental works. He revisits the giant square with a sun motif referencing the image of ‘Wiracocha’, god of TIWANAKU culture, one of the most important Inca deities. Infused with warm shades of gold and orange, the design is bordered in red with a pattern of ancient symbols surrounding the Louis Vuitton signature.

Louis Vuitton Artists Scarfs

Alongside these artistic collaborations, Louis Vuitton introduces further new designs for S/S 2014.

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Two are variations on the iconic leopard print created for Louis Vuitton by the artist Stephen Sprouse: the Leopard Spray giant silk crepe square combines leopard spots with a spray-paint motif in vibrant fuchsia or pimento,…

Etoile leopard stole

… while the Leopard Pop stole, available in coral or pimento, presents a delicate arty gradation of shades.

Bleu Jean

The Monogram Rayures shawl juxtaposes faded denim-style stripes with lines of brighter coral or pimento,…

Butterfly fuchsia

… while the Papillon silk square is woven with a subtle tone-on-tone Monogram pattern. Its generous size and array of colors, including beige, black, fuchsia, orange and violet, make it a stylish and versatile choice all year round.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

The Best for Less with Special Promo Code

Monniers Frères Sale List

MONNIER FRÈRES iconis your online shopping destination for the most beautiful bags and accessories. Dress up your looks with these amazing pieces on sale.

Plastron necklace iconby Valentino
Rossella bowling bag by Moschino icon
Eye shopper by Kenzo
Alice shoulder strap handbag by Chloéicon
Igo plexi bag iconby Shourouk
6 Union Jack clutch iconby Lulu Guinness
Rockstud cuff iconby Valentino
Vavavoom pony clutch by Valentino

Great news is that Sandra’s Closet readers get an EXTRA 10% off. Use one of these promo codes at checkout: SCMNFWW10 for worldwide, SCMNFFR10 for France, SCMNFDE10 for Germany and SCMNFIT10 for Italy.

LoL, Sandra

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Sal y Limon – Rose Gold Special Edition

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Just in time for the new year, have a look at Sal y Limon‘s sizzling hot Rose Gold Special Edition! Enchanting a woman’s arm with those feminine hues that flatter every skin tone, the new bracelets are available in five color sets – Grey, White Swirley, Crystal Blue, Powder Rose and Beige. Which one is your favorite?

LoL, Sandra

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Rose Gold WhiteWhite Swirley

Rose Crystal BlueCrystal Blue (The set I am wearing in the first photo and in this post.)

Rose Gold PinkPowder Rose

Rose Gold BeigeBeige

Photos: Courtesy of Sal y Limon and © Sandra Bauknecht

Meow – Choupette Cat Collection

Choupette Karl Lagerfeld Collection Cover

Fashion luminary and cult collaborator KARL LAGERFELD’s new Choupette collection is dedicated to the designer’s beloved animal friend. The accessories line features handbags, along with scarfs, hats and many more fashionable pieces, all inspired by his famously pampered cat.

Choupette KL Group

I am so happy about the little gift from Paris that has arrived this weekend at my doorstep. How cute is this knitted cap with cat’s ears and leather whiskers?!

Karl lagerfeld Choupette Goodies

The collection will be available to buy from Lagerfeld stores from November 11, 2013.
YOU CAN SHOP KARL LAGERFELD ONLINE HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld and © Sandra Bauknecht

Dress Your iPhone in Fabulous Style

Moschino iPhone Covers Cover

Your iPhone is something that you might have in your hands extremely often during the day. It’s time to dress it up in a cute way! I couldn’t resist Moschino‘s playful animal-themed cell cases that have a cult fashion following. Molded from soft silicone, those 3D iPhone 5 covers will keep your technology safe from bumps and make also a great gift.

LoL, Sandra

Moschino 3The latest star: Agostino panda iPhone 5 cover icon

Moschino 2

This little cutie even comes with whiskers: Violetta rabbit iPhone 5 cover icon

 

Moschino 1My favourite: Gennarino bear iPhone 5 cover icon

 

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Why not team your iPhone with the matching Gennarino bear ear buds?

Spooky Style Ideas

Halloween 2013

Trick or treat? I have put together a selection of some fashionable pieces that are perfect for Halloween this October. Shop Charlotte Olympia’s dark fantasy collection to create a haute costume for fright night that you can wear all year long.

Look in collage: Angry Eagle stretch-wool sweater icon and printed stretch-satin jersey leggings, both by McQ Alexander McQueenAdele resin, glossed-leather and suede tasseled clutch iconby Tory BurchSwarovski crystal spider hair slide iconby Jennifer Behr and Midnight Dolly bat-embroidered suede platform pumps iconby Charlotte Olympia.

LoL, Sandra

Charlotte Olympia Halloween Sucker for Pandora Perspex box clutch iconby Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia Halloween 2

Desiree bat-print suede pumps iconby Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia Halloween 3

Boo! Pumpkin suede clutch iconby Charlotte Olympia

Charlotte Olympia Halloween 4

Trick Or Treat embroidered suede slippers by Charlotte Olympia

Photos: Courtesy of the brands
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Best Collection for S/S 2014: Valentino

Valentino S:S 2014 Runway Show- Sandra Bauknecht

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli are a dream team and their S/S 2014 collection for Valentino is a divine piece of art (You can still watch the video here).

Like last season, when I had been already overwhelmed by their designs, they showed craftsmanship, sophistication, elegance and beauty in their 72 (!) looks on the runway. After an impromptu visit to the Rome Opera workshops, the duo was compelled to create a glamourous and opulent repertoire. The collection is a journey admits elements borrowed from imaginary ethnic groups. Embroideries, lace, capes, ponchos, fringes, leather, veil-like dresses, take all part in this outstanding collection.

Combining ancestral austerity and sensual opulence, the designer duo has created an amazing and ever-changing look based on today’s modern woman that we will surely spot everywhere on the streets next summer!

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Great news is that you can PRE-ORDER THE AMAZING VALENTINO ACCESSORIES STRAIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY iconfor the next 5 days. I included the best ones in this post.
Happy pre-shopping!

LoL, Sandra

Valentino SS2014

Valentino Gold Minaudière SS2014Gold Gryphon Miniaudiere icon

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Valentino Ankle Boots SS2014

Black Vitello Fringe Ankle Boot icon

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Valentino Clutch SS2014Light Emerald Patent Croc Scarab Finger Clutch icon

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Valentino Bootie SS2014

Black Rete Embroidered Bootie icon

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Valentino Bracelet SS2014

Light Cuir Vitello Scarab And Gryphon Wrap Bracelet icon

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Valentino Sandal SS2014Chocolate Vitello Gryphon Sandal icon

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Headband Valentino SS2014

Rubin Studs Crown Hair Band icon

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Photos: Courtesy of Valentino and © Sandra Bauknecht

Lusting for Lanvin’s Nameplate Necklaces

Lanvin Nameplate Necklaces F:W2014

Something you may have found completely tacky until now, will surely dangle soon around your neck. Whether you need help, are in love, a happy mood or just want to express some coolness, then those Lanvin nameplate necklaces are for you. Spotted first on the F/W 2013 runway and now on most fashionistas, such as Natalie Massenet and Anya Ziourova during fashion week, this jewelry-candy is flying off the shelves.

Lanvin Love Necklace

For me, there is nothing more important than love…
Available at mytheresa and net-à-porter.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, @ Diego Zuko

O’zapft is! – Your 2013 Wiesn Style Guide

Sandra Bauknecht Oktoberfest 2013

Yesterday, Saturday, 12 o’clock in the “Schottenhamel” beer tent: By tapping the first barrel of beer and saying into the microphone “O’zapft is!” (which means: “It is tapped!”), Munich’s mayor, Christian Ude started the 180th Oktoberfest. My avid readers know, I love the Bavarian city and its “Wiesn” – this is how the locals are calling their annual party, after the colloquial name of the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese) themselves.

The fashionable crowd started a little earlier in the morning and followed the invitation of Gitta Gräfin Lambsdorff and Alexandra Freifrau von Wangenheim to the famous legendary Breakfast at Tiffany’s, from which guests were transported around 11.30am to the Oktoberfest directly. This is the place to be!

And here is your stylish WIESN GUIDE – enjoy!

Tiffany Ziegfeld Heart 2

Ziegfeld collection daisy charm in sterling silver with white silk ribbon by Tiffany & Co.,
€ 770.00 Euro – CHF 870.00

Lanz Dirndl Mytheresa

An exceptional investment for your Wiesn outfit infiltrated with legendary charm, Lanz contrasts rich tradition with cosmopolitan elegance. Every woman looks good in a dirndl!
Dirndl by Lanz, exclusively available at mytheresa.com

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As it can get a little chilly at night, it might be a good idea to bring a fancy cardigan with you.
Oktoberfest jacket ‘Odelia’ by Iris von Arnim, exclusively available online and in the German flagship stores in Munich and Sylt.
€ 1095.00

Olympia Le Tan Clutches Wiesn 2013

Adored by the fashion elite, French designer Olympia Le-Tan‘s artisanal collection showcases beautiful hand embroidery and eye-catching designs.
Shop the clutch bags by Olympia Le-Tan here.

JImmy Choo Bavaria Red1

iconTo celebrate the 180th Oktoberfest, Jimmy Choo has launched a limited edition collection that is exclusively available in the German flagship stores in Munich and Frankfurt.
Pumps ‘Bavaria’ by Jimmy Choo
€ 695.00

Wiesn Accessoires 2013

 

1 Traditional hat with feathers by Lola Paltinger‘s Milka-Collection (see below), € 59.00
2 Knee socks ‘Wiesn’ by Falke, € 19.00
3 Charm ‘Brezel-Pretzel’ by Thomas Sabo, € 59.00
4 Bracelet ‘Get Lucky’ by Dodo, Price on request

MilkaWelt Lola Paltinger

 

In collaboration Milka, designer Lola Paltinger (for a previous post about her, please click here), has created some amazing outfits for the Oktoberfest season all in the famous chocolate brand’s iconic purple colour. You can shop the looks exclusively at the Milka Welt at Schrannenhalle in Munich and online at Lodenfrey. My absolute favourites this season!

Wiesn Feuerzeug St.Dupont Dallmayr

And last but not least, even that you are not allowed to smoke in the beer tents, I am sure that you would like to light a fire in style! The small size (55 x 31 x 12 mm) lets it easily fit in your pockets or clutch.
S.T.Dupont MiniJet Dallmayr No. 1 Oktoberfest-Edition
€ 109.00

Don’t forget to have some traditional Bavarian delicacies such as Obatzda (a spiced cheese-butter spread), Weisswurst (a white sausage) and Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the brands, © Sandra Bauknecht

Street Art on Silk

Street Art on Silk Louis Vuitton

For F/W 2013, Louis Vuitton has invited three new international street artistsEko Nugroho from Indonesia, EINE from the UK and Franco-Tunisian eL Seed – to bring their vision to bear on its emblematic giant silk square. This latest collaboration continues Louis Vuitton’s world tour of the buzzing street scene, which began last season with AIKO, RETNA and Os Gemeos – themselves following in a tradition of partnerships with contemporary artists, including Stephen Sprouse, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami and Richard Prince.

LV Enu

Mixing urban and pop influences with traditional Indonesian motifs, Eko Nugroho’s intriguing design conjures up a mythical beast in deliberately clashing colours, which twists across a geometrical background of scale-like shapes in blue and khaki.

LV-EINE

Drawing on Louis Vuitton’s heritage, EINE expresses the excitement of travel in words and colour, printing the phrase “great adventures” in bold block letters and eye-popping shades onto a dramatic black background, and framing the entire design with the Louis Vuitton signature.

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Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, eL Seed imagines the graceful swirls of this ancestral art overlaying the Monogram pattern. One half of the design is printed in fuchsia, while the other is covered with a discreet filigree that reveals, rather than conceals, Louis Vuitton’s iconic motif.

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I love the new scarves so much and Stephen Sprouse‘s iconic print is still among my favorites. Which one is yours?

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton