Sandra‘s Closet

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

Welcome to Everlane, the new online, members-only shop that has opened its doors today. Everlane co-founder Michael Preysman explained to Style.com the idea behind his new concept: „We just never understood why the most beautiful and simple products needed to cost so much. We’ve just cut out the middlemen so we can take smaller margins without sacrificing on quality at all.”

Everlane’s small collection of luxury basics will be all under $100, created by a team of in-house designers, including former brand directors from American Apparel. This means that you can buy your favourite basic tee in good quality for less than $15.

The Essentials Collection is available year-round, starting with four colors. Each month, there will also be a range of limited-edition pieces. For the festive season, the new e-commerce site is working on a collection of gift items, including canvas backpacks, iPod cases, jewelry, and scarves.

As there’s already a wait list to join, I invite you to sign up by clicking here.

LoL, Sandra

Here is your heads-up on the upcoming Versace for H&M collection (in stores November 17, 2011). I thought that you might like a closer view on the very vibrant and colourful pieces.
The creations are definitely not for the faint-hearted and minimalists among you. For all others, enjoy this crazy mix! And gentlemen, get your pink suits for the next “Pink Party”, no more excuses please!

LoL, Sandra

Stills: Courtesy of H&M

Trish Summerville with models in her collection.

Trish Summerville is behind the costumes for one of the year’s most eagerly awaited films, David Fincher’s version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. To celebrate, costume designer Trish Summerville has created a women’s collection for H&M, full of pieces inspired by the film’s anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander.
The 30-piece collection has the dark urban feel that defines her character, with leather jackets and trousers, torn jeans and slouchy hoodies all in industrial shades of black, grey, worn white or dark red.

The collection debuts exclusively at Colette in Paris on November 28, with its own dedicated in-store area and will be available from December 14 in Divided departments in around 180 H&M stores worldwide, as well as online.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of H&M, © Andreas Sjödin

Hitting the shops on November 17th, here is your sneak preview of what is to come for Versace’s upcoming collaboration with H&M.
The looks are very „Versace“, reminiscent of the famous `80s prints, bright, colourful and boy-con. The leather pieces are embellished with a lot of studs. Thanks to Vogue Russia, I can show you some of the pieces. The ad campaign featuring Sasha Pivovarova, Lindsey Wixson and Daphne Groenwald also gives a wonderful insight into the highly anticipated Versace for H&M collection.

Photos: Courtesy of H&M, © Getty Images and Vogue Russia

Besides Donatella Versace being the first to wear the leather studded dress (for photos click here for the previous post), of course Anna Dello Russo has not to wait until November. She was spotted in the same dress during the beginning of Paris Fashion Week.

Let the madness begin…

LoL, Sandra

This morning, I left the house in those beautiful Chloé wedges from the S/S 2011 collection and came home in those…

…tulle embellished sandals by H&M. You might ask why did she change shoes?
The reason was that I got the biggest blisters from the Chloé wedges. My feet were honestly in such pain that I draggged myself to the nearest H&M to buy another pair of shoes.
And they are pretty cute, don’t you think?!

Wedges by H&M for CHF 69.90

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Have you always dreamed of having a fabulous Balmain piece in your closet but your budget has never allowed it? This wish might become soon reality. The French brand has announced the launch of a second line, Pierre Balmain, for S/S 2012 which will range around €120 for a tee, €250 for jeans and approximately €350 for a jacket.

Here are the first pics that honestly didn’t convince me so much. But with the economy not at its best, Decarnin gone, the customers that are willing to spend €10.000 on an embellished leather jacket might not be so easy to find.

The diffusion line will be produced with Italy’s Itierre SpA that also licenses Just Cavalli for example. Interesting to know is that instead of Balmain’s new main line designer Olivier Rousteing overseeing the collection, an completely independent creative team will be working on it. Honestly, I think the only thing those two lines might have in common, will be the name but I am sure that Pierre Balmain will sell like crazy.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Balmain

Swatch warms us up for the polka dot mania this fall with their Dots & Checks Collection that is available from today.

The gingham checks will work lovely with a dirndl for Oktoberfest and the cute little polka dots in black or red will not only be loved by fans of Minnie Mouse.

Each watch costs CHF 50. Why not getting two or three?

LoL, Sandra

GB247K – BLACK SUIT DOTS

GN230J – UP-WIND VICHY

GP128J – DRAGON FRUIT VICHY

GR154K – BERRY DOTS

GN121J – CALICARPA VICHY

David Beckham follows in the footsteps of his designer wife Victoria. On the photos, he is still wearing Emporio Armani underwear, but this is going to change in the beginning of next year. Together with H&M, the famous soccer player and style icon will make a bodywear range for men available to millions of fans globally.

The long-term alliance will allow David Beckham to produce and exclusively sell his new DAVID BECKHAM bodywear line in around 1800 H&M stores in 40 countries worldwide, with new products being created seasonally. The initial range will be launched to coincide with Valentine’s Day 2012 from February 2^nd.

Hopefully, David will model his new line himself… his abs are pretty fantastic!

LoL, Sandra

Good news: H&M has announced that its F/W 2011 designer collaboration will be with Versace.

Designed by its creative director Donatella Versace, the exclusive collection will look back to the vibrant heritage of the brand, full of leather, print, colour and exuberance in exclusive materials at fantastic H&M prices. The collection will include ranges for women, men and selected pieces for the home. It will be available from 17 November in around 300 stores worldwide, as well as on-line.

In addition, Donatella Versace has also designed a pre-spring collection for H&M which will be exclusively available in countries with H&M on-line sales from January 19, 2012.

Donatella Versace was already wearing one of the dresses from the Versace for H&M collection at the Versace men’s fashion show in Milan June 20^th, 2011.

“I am thrilled to be collaborating with H&M and to have the opportunity of reaching their wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere!” – Donatella Versace

Versace is a brand that is steeped in glamour to its very core. Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, his daring dresses and wild iconography revolutionized fashion, creating provocative styles from classical themes which were all cut with an impeccable design eye. Since 1997, Donatella Versace has continued Gianni Versace’s work as creative director, evolving the brand into a global fashion house at the forefront of what luxury means today. Famous worldwide for her signature wardrobe, Donatella Versace is the epitome of everything the Versace house stands for.

Here is your sneak preview at the collection:

Versace is the latest house to collaborate with H&M on an exclusive designer collection, following the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Jimmy Choo and, most recently, Lanvin.

For H&M, Donatella Versace has looked back to the archives to reinterpret some classic Versace designs. The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses that fit right in with the spirit of the season, featuring studded leather, silk and colorful print, with accessories including high heels and costume jewellery. The men’s collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including the perfect tuxedo, as well as belts and jewellery for men, too. For the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M the collection will consist of some homeware pieces, including cushions and a bedspread.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of H&M, © Johan Sandberg