Sandra‘s Closet

Shot on the streets of Bloomsbury in London, the «Wrapped In Burberry» campaign channels the joy of spending the holiday season with loved ones, featuring portraits of friends of the house old and new. Among them is US-based couple Drs. Herschel and Lilly Stoller @drsburberry, who were both picked to star in the campaign for their long-standing support of the brand, top clients of Burberry for the last 20 years.

Last September, I personally met them at the Burberry S/S 2025 show in London where I spotted them across from me front row. They caught my eyes immediately and without knowing who they were I posted a photo of them, not only for their amazing outfits but also for the way they looked so happy together.

Later at the intimate clients dinner, we were seated close to each other and started to talk. Both have been fans of Burberry for over two decades. They are such a fascinating couple, I was blown away by their energy. In daily life they are doctors  living in Nebraska who both share the mutual admiration for the brand. I love how Burberry shows their appreciation in return by featuring them in their campaign.

Me at the Burberry S/S 2025 show in September

Engaging with clients seems to be on the rise and I think it is a beautiful thing to do. In March, Miu Miu had invited their most loyal customer, Qin Hiulan, a 70 year old doctor from Shanghai, to walk for their F/W 2024 show.

Co-starring in the «Wrapped in Burberry« campaign are Nigerian-born London-based artist Slawn, and his partner Tallula Christie with their two children, as well as «Rivals» stars David Tennant and Alex Hassell.

Coinciding with the fun festive campaign, Burberry is introducing a new virtual scarf try-on experience. Shoppers can now explore the brand’s signature cashmere check and alpaca wool scarves in over 50 colourways online, in-store, and on their own devices, making it easier than ever to find the perfect piece to complement any winter wardrobe.

With Joshua Schulman at the intimate clients dinner during London Fashion Week.

Congrats to Joshua Schulman, Chief Executive Officer Burberry since July, for rolling out such a family affair and to Daniel Lee, Chief Creative Officer  Burberry, for creating those beautiful special Burberry pieces for us.

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LoL, Sandra

With Daniel Lee at the after party last September.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / © Burberry
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Saturdays in London are well spent. My neighborhood in Mayfair is just beautiful. I love strolling around, getting a coffee or meeting a friend for lunch. This outfit is chic, yet ultra comfortable. Exactly what I like to wear on weekends.

My look: Ribbed-knit cardigan, and ribbed-knit flared pants, both by Stella McCartney, gold beige cropped top by Jacquemus, chain pouch bag in clay gold by Bottega Veneta, dark blue 105 suede pumps by Gianvito Rossi, Jungle Love Forever Scarf 90 by Hermès, Clash de Cartier ring in 18K rose gold with amazonite by Cartier, grooved cabochon clip earrings by Saint Laurent, and dark blue buckle sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Felicia Sewerinsson @feliciasewerinsson
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Last Tuesday, I was invited by CHOPARD to celebrated their Ice Cube luxury jewelry collection. Moving away from the Maison’s iconic hearts, the geometric design of the line marries urban elegance and modernity. With their square facets meticulously crafted like so many reflections off ice, Ice Cube creations embody style, sophistication and glamour. The bangles will look amazing with your other arm candy stack. Just saying …

The evening started with a beautiful champagne reception at private member club Haute, followed by a seated dinner on the top floor where we could discover the Ice Cube collection, including luxury rings in gold, rose gold and white gold, diamond pendants, bracelets and earrings.

The entertainment was amazing that night as we danced and sang to the tunes of the Knights Club band. The energy in the room was as infectious as the sparkling jewelry on display. Thank you, CHOPARD, for having me!

YOU CAN SHOP THE CHOPARD ICE CUBE COLLECTION ONLINE HERE.

LoL, Sandra

The next generation in the CHOPARD family: Caroline Marie Scheufele had flown in from Asia.

With fashion designer Ezgi Cinar.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / @swiss.pixel for Chopard
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Chopard’s new campaign celebrates the purity, appeal and contemporary character of Ice Cube jewelry. Shot by British fashion photographer and director Charlotte Wales, it reveals a captivating fusion between Bella Hadid’s beauty and the sunny radiance of Ice Cube jewellery. The skilful use of light creates a mesmerising atmosphere, while accentuating the perfect geometry of these creations. This symbiosis of light and jewelry reveals the very essence of Ice Cube design. Without shadow, there is no light: such is the common thread running through the images in this ‘Sculpted by Light‘ campaign.

A unique motif paying tribute to minimalism
As the collection’s central motif, the cube embodies an idea of geometric perfection and magnifies the light bouncing off its facets. Chopard’s Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele introduced this motif in 1999 through a watch that ditched flashy artifice to focus instead on pure shapes. Ever since, the collection has continued to evolve in a perpetual dialogue with light.

Reflecting the Bauhaus movement’s principles emphasising simplicity and functionality, this minimalist, uncluttered aesthetic is characterised by highly graphic lines using only essential elements: light, shape and resistant materials. Ice Cube meets the minimalist inspiration of modern architecture through its vertical nature evoking the skyscrapers of international capitals that are natural homes to the avant-garde. These streamlined, geometric designs are showcased in the new ‘Sculpted by Light‘ visuals.

Apparent simplicity, grounded in refinement
Ice Cube stems from a quest for perfection combining high technology and craftsmanship. While each cube with its identically repeated motif may appear simple, each of its four perfectly symmetrical edges is in fact subtly facetted. As a result, light finds a wealth of refraction points in these tiny surfaces, multiplying the jewellery’s brilliance. Highly technical machining resulting from six years of R&D has enabled perfect milling that creates taut lines on minute surfaces. This constantly optimised, diamond-equipped tool machines the precious metal to the nearest hundredth of a centimetre, producing a pre-polished surface of exceptional quality. The mirror-polished surface is further buffed with a dedicated pad to endow it with ultimate shine and brilliance: this phase is done exclusively by hand, as is the diamond paving on the gemset sections.

An ethical aura
Firmly committed to an ethical approach blending seamlessly with its identity, Chopard favours essential and enduring creations. As early as 2017, the use of ethical gold to produce the jewelry in the collection testified to the Maison’s commitment to responsible practices. While Chopard made ethical gold the norm for all its watch and jewellery creations the following year, the fact that it used Ice Cube to spearhead its sustainable endeavours demonstrates its attachment to a collection that is part of a contemporary approach in which materials are every bit as important as product design.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Chopard
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Due to popular demand, I will put up all of my outfits that I wear on MY STYLE ROCKS GERMANY. Let’s get started with the first week, featuring episodes 1-5.

Episode 1
CLUB NIGHT

My look: Sequined tulle jumpsuit by Halpern, Cassandre small suede shoulder bag, patchwork belt with snake head buckle, and Bianca leather sandals, all by Saint Laurent, Impatiens silver-tone crystal clip earrings by Oscar de la Renta, and Big Bang Unico Summer turquoise watch by Hublot.

More photos: My Look: Club Night

Episode 2
BEACH PARTY

My look: Stretch-jersey and crochet-knit maxi dress by PatBO, Double G matelassé wedge espadrilles by Gucci, mint green bag with charm chain, pink credit card holder on chain, choker and medallion necklace, all by CHANEL (S/S 2023 Pre-collection), crystal bead embellished earrings by Oscar de la Renta, and Dynasty oversized geometric-frame sunglasses by Balenciaga.

More photos: My Look: Pastel Fun

Episode 3
BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS

My look: Two-tone ribbed wool jacket, pussy-bow ruffled silk crepe de chine blouse, cotton-blend satin shorts, Jodie rose-embellished white leather platform sandals, Cassandra medium YSL-plaque dark green leather cross-body bag, gold-tone, enamel and faux pearl clip earrings, all by Saint Laurent, JUSTE UN CLOU bracelet in rose gold with diamonds by Cartier, and Carrera Automatic Chronograph by TAG Heuer.

More photos: My Look: Classy and Fabulous

Episode 4
FIRST DATE

My look: Feather-trimmed Lurex® cardigan, Locò small sequined shoulder bag in green and purple, and Tan-Go embellished leather platform pumps, all by Valentino, cutout crystal-embellished stretch-jersey mini dress by David Koma, green sunglasses by Bottega Veneta, purple tights by Calzedonia, Mitza ring by Dior Fine Jewellery, and large CC logo gold Goossens earrings by CHANEL (Cruise 2011).

More photos: My Look: Green with Purple

Episode 5 Gala
FEATHERS AND WINGS

My look: Crystal-embellished feather-trimmed silk gown by Dolce & Gabbana, silver-tone crystal clip earrings by Alessandra Rich, Clara ombré crystal-embellished box bag by Sophia Webster, Flash Dance 105 suede sandals by Aquazzura, Panthère de Cartier Manchette 22mm 18-karat rose gold and diamond watch, JUSTE UN CLOU bracelet in rose gold with diamonds, LOVE bracelet SM in white gold, LOVE bracelet SM in yellow gold with 10 diamonds, LOVE bracelet in rose gold with 4 diamonds, and CLASH DE CARTIER bracelet SM in rose gold, all by Cartier, and Coco Crush bracelet in yellow gold by CHANEL Fine Jewelry.

More photos: My Look: Feathers

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Louis Vuitton’s passion for travel and daring creativity takes flight with the Montgolfière Aéro, a remarkable horological object that marks a new chapter for the Maison. Soaring to new heights, the Montgolfière Aéro is a precious fusion of the Maison’s distinct high jewelry and trunkmaking savoir-faire, combined to Swiss watchmaking.

The hot-air balloon – an imaginative, emblematic symbol of the Maison – now ascends into the world of Haute Horlogerie at Louis Vuitton, inspiring two incredible horological objects. Exploring a new way of telling the time, the piece’s creation began with a simple question: What is more precious than time ? As ever, the Maison looked to its dynamic, innovative founder. Before becoming a famed trunkmaker, Louis Vuitton himself cut his teeth as a packer, where he helped store and prepare his clients’ most cherished objects for travel, ensuring their safe and secure transport on their journeys.

A deep appreciation for adventure and discovery ensured that Louis Vuitton trunks were designed to be functional as well as elegant, innovative and expertly crafted. This led Louis Vuitton, in 1906, to create the Aéro Trunk, a state-of-the-art piece that attached to the basket of a hot air balloon. Light and durable, the trunk also featured a watertight seal, ensuring that in the event of a fall into the sea, the basket would float. Tapping into the fascination for hot air balloon flights, the Louis Vuitton Aéro Trunk captured the imagination of daring individuals keen to explore the world.

An invitation to dream
Two extraordinary Montgolfière Aéro horological objects now channel that very craft and creativity which enraptured Louis Vuitton over a century ago. A gorgeous balloon – in either traditional red and transparent glass, or another in precious wood – incorporates a Swiss mechanical clock. The balloon rests on a basket fashioned as a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk, which has been handcrafted using all the same centuries-old trunkmaking savoir-faire, completed with the Maison’s signature elements and design codes. The trunk also houses the movement’s winding mechanism. The clock embraces multiple codes of the Maison. A Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower indicates the hours and minutes, which are displayed on an upper and lower disc.

At the centre of the openwork balloon is a prominent Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, while the underside of the trunk also features an Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower lever, which unfolds to wind the clock. An imaginative object that invites one to dream, the Montgolfière Aéro can be displayed in two ways. It’s either a table clock for a desk or shelf, or can be suspended from the ceiling. Floating in the air as the hot-air balloon intended. Designed by Louis Vuitton, the Montgolfière Aéro was manufactured with L’Épee 1839, the historic and award-winning Swiss clockmaker that this year celebrates its 185th anniversary.

A traditional balloon
With a playful transparent and white motif, the Montgolfière Aéro pays homage to a traditional object that has inspired Louis Vuitton campaigns and creations over the years. Each of the Montgolfière Aéro’s glass wings are fully handcrafted, meticulously and precisely made to fit the balloon’s structure. Like a watch or piece of jewelry, the structure incorporates different finishes, allowing for a wonderful play of light and reflections.

At the center of the balloon is a distinctive Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, a dynamic motif that delightfully spins on its axis with a gentle push. Meanwhile, the remarkable Louis Vuitton trunk is among the smallest trunks ever created by the Maison. Though miniature in size, it retains all the codes of Louis Vuitton’s trunkmaking savoir-faire. Each trunk is entirely handmade from lozines embossing to nailing. The Maison’s emblematic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas adorns the trunk.

A precious Montgolfière Aéro
Limited to only eight pieces, an exceptional Montgolfière Aéro creation pays homage to the beauty of precious wood. Complementing this craftsmanship, time and patience is Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry savoir-faire. Two exquisite gemstones were directly sourced by Louis Vuitton’s in-house stone department, which has been custom cutting Louis Vuitton Monogram-shape diamonds for over 15 years. A magnificent 9.06-carat citrine briolette adorns the Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower at the heart of the openwork balloon. With a fiery orange and brown hue that recalls the bursting flame of a hot air balloon, the citrine emanates a brilliant play of light and transparency from 80 custom-cut facets.

Perfectly matching this stone is another square-cut citrine that’s set on the Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower that indicates the time. Meanwhile, additional preciousness comes courtesy of 1,200 diamonds that embellish the balloon’s structure. Finally, the bespoke trunk is also crafted in precious wood. Miniature in size, the trunk incorporates all the historic codes of the Maison’s trunkmaking expertise: coins, nails, even tiny Louis Vuitton signatures on the lozines.

To complement the preciousness of the Montgolifère Aéro, the trunk comes studded with diamonds – a first ever for the Maison. To accompany this exclusive clock, a trunk was specifically handcrafted in Louis Vuitton’s historic workshops in Asnières. A new milestone for Louis Vuitton, the Montgolfière Aéro embodies a fusion of the finest savoir-faire, where Swiss watchmaking meets high jewelry, further imbued with Louis Vuitton’s singular trunkmaking know-how. Channeling Louis Vuitton’s daring spirit and passion for travel, the Montgolfière Aéro joyously welcomes a new way of telling the time – and an exciting new adventure for the Maison.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Louis Vuitton
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Personally speaking, I am always in love with the watchmaking creations by Hermès. The round Arceau watch with its asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs was created by Henri d’Origny in 1978 appears in a subtly reinvented interpretation. Vividly embodying the Hermès style, its slender gold and diamond case frames a silver embroidered horse, which free and untameable, rears up with a flowery coat adorned with silver-spangled enamel.

Inspired by the Robe Légère silk scarf designed by French artist Théo de Gueltzl, the deep navy-coloured dial highlights the rare and meticulous technique of paillonné enamelling, which consists of inserting silver flakes or spangles between enamel layers to create transparent, shimmering depth effects.

This evening version of the Robe Légère Scarf in silk twill with hand-rolled edges is hand-embroidered with glass micro-beads (100% silk) and requires over 45 hours of hand-embroidery.

The equestrian figure that appears to be rearing up in the wind reveals its swirling, sparkling finery. To create this flowery motif on the watch, the artisan uses a brush to apply a dark enamel base consisting of coloured glass powder that is ground, mixed with natural oils, dried and fired in a kiln to fix the pigments in place. The flowers are then shaped from silver leaf and applied to the enamel before setting the tiny spangles by successive firings.

The airy steed comes to life in a 38 mm white gold case set with 71 diamonds and powered by the Manufacture Hermès H1912 movement. Crafted in accordance with the House’s leatherwork expertise, a matt abyss blue alligator strap accentuates the finesse of this 24-piece limited edition.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / © Hermès/David Marchon
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It’s Sunday, it’s grey outside and you might consider an afternoon with Netflix … and I don’t mean chill but literally watch. I have just finished NOBODY WANTS THIS starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, that I can absolutely recommend.

With Kristen Bell at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles.

An agnostic sex podcaster (Joanne played by Kristen Bell) and a newly single rabbi (Noah played by Adam Brody) fall in love. It is a romantic comedy series by Erin Foster, who loosely based the plot on her own marriage. The main question of the show is if their relationship can survive their wildly different lives and meddling families. It is a rom-com without a magical meet cute. It’s about what happens when two grown-ups meet and are challenged and attracted by each other and try to work out all the obstacles.

And while everyone has fallen in love with Joanne and Noah’s love story, many have also become slightly obsessed with Joanne’s style, too. It is not an Emily In Paris style – it is actually the opposite, it is an incredibly relatable wardrobe that has gone down a storm. Styled by costume designer Negar Ali Kline, Joanne nails the high-low mix of affordable brands and designer pieces. Over the course of the season, you can see her in knitted Polo Ralph Lauren, and dressed up in Alex Perry, trending in Christopher Esber, and accessorizing in Khaite, but you can also see pieces of Abercrombie & Fitch, Reformation, By Far and Maje crop up again and again.

At one point in Nobody Wants This, Joanne describes a shared steamy moment as «the single greatest kiss of my entire existence.» I know this feeling and I miss it!

Great news is that Erin Foster’s romantic comedy series starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell will be coming back for Season 2. I cannot wait … Happy Sunday!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / © NETFLIX
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The limited edition Dolce & Gabbana x STABILO set features three special versions of the STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL highlighter and a black marker.
The all-over design combines timeless Dolce & Gabbana patterns with the ink colors. The Carretto Siciliano print is paired with Milky Yellow, Leopard with Beige, while the Zebra and Blu Mediterraneo motifs correspond to the Black and Cloudy Blue models.

Encased in packaging adorned with the iconic Carretto Siciliano motif, this vibrant and original design serves as a perfect decorative element.

• The set includes three highlighters and a marker, each featuring different patterns and ink colors
• Dual tip sizes: 2mm and 5mm
• STABILO Anti-Dry-Out technology: lasts up to 4 hours without the cap
• Water-based ink for quick drying.
• Packaging Dimensions:183 x 15 x 35 mm

Available here for CHF 29.90. A great gift for a fashion lover.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Dolce & Gabbana / STABILO
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Today, I would like to introduce you to «The Intense Nutrition Hair Care Mask» by SISLEY PARIS that contains five precious nourishing oils and Kokum butter that help visibly transform dry to very dry hair in just 5 minutes by providing lipids that are essential to hair’s shine, softness and strength.

Ceramide analogue and Baobab proteins surround hair in a protective barrier. It is stronger, more resistant and split ends are visibly reduced. From the first application, hair is intensely nourished and its quality is instantly visibly transformed: it is softer, more supple, with a radiant shine. With continuous use, hair appears restored and more fortified.

The rich, creamy texture contains a fresh fragrance with a plant-based core of key ingredients. I can absolutely recommend this product!

Insider tip by my hair stylist Charles Aellen: Always apply conditioner to the ends after the hair mask as it will neutralize the pH-value.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and SISLEY PARIS
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