Sandra‘s Closet

Unfortunately, I have another sad news for you: The fabulous fashion writer and style icon Anna Piaggi passed away this morning at the age of 81. The gorgeous lady was famous for her double-page spreads in Vogue Italia as well as her vibrant wardrobe.

Her fans range from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to her pal Manolo Blahnik, who called her ‘modern beyond belief.’

Young Anna with Karl Lagerfeld

Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani tweeted:  “23 years of working together, thousands of D.P. carried out together. I will always remember you, Anna.”

I took this photo of Anna at the Louis Vuitton S/S 2011 show in Paris.

Anna, you will be missed! Thank you for making our world so much more colourful!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Via Vogue Italia, Style and © Sandra Bauknecht

My invitation to Louis Vuitton's S/S 2011 show.

Me today totally excited at the Cour Carré du Louvre a few minutes before the start of the show

On the final day of Paris Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs rounded off the S/S 2011 collections in more ways than one. For me, it was one of best shows. The catwalk was beautifully decorated with tiger statues. Amazingly embellished dresses in gorgeous bright colour combinations made out of flowing materials paraded the runway. Tropical flowers along with Japanese details and tiger stripes gave this collection an outstanding feel. The cuts were absolutely sexy with slit legs showing a lot of skin.This summer will be an expensive one if you like Vuitton.

Thumbs up, Marc, I am loving it!

Enjoy my photos before, during and after the show! I also got some amazing shots of amazing people. Hope that you will like it!

LoL, Sandra

Hilary Alexander from the British Telegraph talks to Anna Dello Russo, editor in chief of Vogue Nippon

Grace Coddington, creative director of American Vogue

It-girl Alexa Chung in Louis Vuitton Cruise 2011

Princess Siriwanwaree Nareerat of Thailand

Me with British photographer Amanda Eliasch

Famous photographer Mario Sorrenti to the left.

Inside before the show

Anna Piaggi

Famous blogger couple: Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist and Garance Doré

The last look: The top was just painted on the skin!

Outside after the show

Christiane Arp, editor in chief of German Vogue

Amanda Eliasch giving an interview

Model Lindsey Wixon after the show

Me with stylist Carolin Sieber

The It-girls looking for their drivers. (Photos: Sandra Bauknecht)

Key to heaven: My invitation to the Stella's S/S 2011 show

I am in Paris for the Fashion Week at the moment.

This morning, I went to see Stella McCartney’s S/S 2011 show which I have absolutely loved.

Me before the show

The first looks were iconic, confidently masculine tailored in fresh pastels. Further on, Stella tried a new take on denim and gave it a modern feel by playing with proportion and volume. My absolute favourites were the printed long silk dresses with box pleats and slit legs. Understated seduction in perfection.

Another must-have is definitely the sleeveless trench coat. If you like it bold, you will adore the symmetric botanical citrus prints. Everyone can find something in this collection, very versatile with signature looks and a new foray into sexiness.

Enjoy all my impressions, the celebrities, famous stylists, and for sure all the beautiful new looks for next summer. As you see, I had a blast.

LoL, Sandra

The beautiful location: Opéra national de Paris, Palais Garnier

My seat

The fashionable crowd starts arriving.

Giovanna Battaglia (Italian Vogue L'Uomo) talks to Tim Blanks

Ready to start!

Gorgeous Anna Piaggi

Neiman Marcus' Ken Downing and Patrick Demarchelier

After the show there is still a show going on...

Mattia Fulghesu (Stella McCartney)

Model-off-duty look

International Herald Tribune's Suzy Menkes

Freja Beha Erichsen

Tasha de Vasconcelos

Paris Vogue's Emmanuelle Alt

Mario Sorrenti

Paris Vogue's Carine Roitfeld

Famous blogger couple: Scott Schuman of The Satorialist and Garance Doré

Beth Dito (Photos: Sandra Bauknecht)