I am in Istanbul at the moment filming a new TV show about fashion for German and Swiss TV, but I don’t want you to miss out on the big news. It’s official: Hedi Slimane is exiting Celine after seven years, owner LVMH confirmed in a statement. The star designer is departing the Parisian fashion house after months of thorny contract negotiations according to BoF. During his tenure, Slimane more than doubled Celine’s annual sales to €2.5 billion.
One thing is for sure Hedi, who is known for his trademark skinny silhouette has transformed Celine. He added menswear for the first time in the brand’s 79-year history to the portfolio, as well as expanding into high perfume and beauty. In womenswear, Slimane reconnected Celine to its historic identity as a purveyor of leather goods that incarnate Parisian bourgeois style and took the accent aigu of the e, which means it is Celine and not Céline anymore.
«Celine has experienced exceptional growth and established itself as an iconic French couture house,» LVMH said in a statement. «The holistic vision of Hedi Slimane, his exigence and rigour have made it possible to redefine the codes of Celine whilst reaffirming its feminine and Parisian roots.»
Mere hours after the official exit of Hedi Slimane, Michael Rider has been named artistic director of Celine. Rider was a top design deputy during Phoebe Philo’s tenure at Celine and left his role at Ralph Lauren earlier this year. Before that Rider worked under Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga.He will oversee all collections at the LVMH-owned house from early 2025.
CHANEL has not named its new designer yet. I guess that Hedi is heading there … what is your take on it?
LoL, Sandra
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Celine
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Back in sunny Zurich for a few days. My hometown is exceptionally beautiful as it is comes with a great mix of natural and urban landscapes. For this post I sported one of my favorite summer dresses this season together with my new CHANEL camera bag that I adore so much!
My look: Natura lace patch mini dress with cropped lace top by Zimmermann, sock booties with golden heels by Dior, camera bag in white by CHANEL, Courtney hat in sand and beige
by Eugenia Kim, oval-frame gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses by Celine, and dotted shell gold-tone faux pearl clip earrings by Oscar de la Renta.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Celine is a brand synonymous with minimalist luxury. Under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane, the brand has embraced a refined aesthetic that resonates with fashion-forward individuals, making the Triomphe sunglasses a must-have item. Trending among all generations, many celebrities and influencers have been spotted wearing the IT-sunglasses of summer 2024, which has significantly boosted their popularity.
Featuring the iconic Celine Triomphe logo – a design inspired by the historic Arc de Triomphe in Paris – they come with an elegant crossbody bag in brown leather for elegant storage.
Oval-frame gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses by Celine
In case you don’t want to wear the pair that everyone is sporting at the moment but want to wear oval-frame sunglasses, I recommend getting one of the options below. I promise you won’t regret it!
LoL, Sandra
Oval-frame gold-tone sunglasses by Saint Laurent
Oval-frame sunglasses Medusa ’95 by Versace
Oval-frame gold-tone sunglasses by Ray-Ban
Oval-frame crystal-embellished gold-tone sunglasses by Fendi
Oval-frame silver-tone sunglasses by Jean Paul Gaultier
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Matching the temple in Mauritius … while driving around the Grand Baie area in the North, I passed the Tamil Surya Oudaya Sangam Temple, that is one of the oldest Tamil temples on the island. The temple is a riot of colours that can be visible even from a considerable distance. I had to stop and take pictures as my new pareo pants couldn’t gave been a better match.
Later, I enjoyed my time at the Constance Prince Maurice and indulged in their signature rum cocktail «Maurice de Nassau» at the hotel bar next to the white sand beach and tropical surroundings. The drink has an interesting combination of aged rum, coconut liquor, curry leaf, passion fruit puree, roasted pineapple juice and dried chili.
My look: Mila ruffled bikini by Maygel Coronel, red and white striped pareo pants by Loretta Caponi, wedge espadrilles by Castañer, wallet on chain by CHANEL, oval-frame gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses by Celine, and silver-tone, crystal and faux pearl necklace by Alessandra Rich.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Here is my outfit that I wore for my shoot with Nespresso at Watches & Wonders. It was the perfect day, as I absolutely adore coffee, fashion and watches. In terms of my outfit choice, I went for something stylish yet super comfortable. Can you imagine that I walked 10 kilometers at the fair?!
I hate being in line so instead of leaving my jacket at the cloakroom, I comfortably hang it over my shoulder as it comes with a strap and is super light. Being also fully waterproof, I can only recommend getting this piece for many occasions and years to come!
My look: Off-the-shoulder padded shell jacket by Alaïa, ruffled Lurex and velvet mini dress by Balmain, medium 16 bag in satiny calfskin leather
by Celine, suede boots with sleeve, and earrings, both by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Nicolas Stajic
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Snow bunny in Gstaad … inspired by the world of winter sports, the Prada On Ice collection presents technical ski wear blending specialized know-how with a distinctive style. Ski clothing and accessories mix with oversized jackets animated by colorful geometric and floral patterns, jersey outfits and mountain-inspired cashmere sweaters.
My look: Printed nylon down jacket, printed technical fabric ski pants, jacquard cashmere crew-neck sweater, printed stretch jersey top, quilted printed Re-Nylon scarf, and printed Re-Nylon bucket hat, all by Prada, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Celine, and Trekkgirl snow boots by Valentino.
Do you prefer spending Easter in the sun or in the snow? In today’s world you can have both and enjoy your new ski outfit for many months during the year. Therefore it makes sense to invest in a great look that keeps your warm but that is also fun to wear.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Gstaad Photography Raphael Faux
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Unlocking the secrets behind French women’s style, the effortlessness, the attitude, the enigmatic and ever-so-coveted «je ne sais quoi». Simplicity is, apparently, key, as French women are never overdone or overdressed. It’s all about hyper-engineered minimalism, and by the way who said men’s shirts are only for men? Combine classic pieces in your wardrobe with something edgy, like breton stripes, a great pair of jeans with a cool sailor cap and you will feel like a true Parisian!
My look: Striped cardigan jacket with leather details, flared jeans in dark union wash twill
, cropped boyfriend shirt in blue chambray, and Triomphe wool sailor cap, all by Celine, Mini Dauphine bag by Louis Vuitton, Le Loafer leather penny loafers by Saint Laurent, and polarized pilot sunglasses by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Anouk Bauknecht / Sandra Bauknecht
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I am so happy to be back in Boston at my favorite hotel, The Newbury Boston. Located in the heart of Back Bay, it anchors fashionable Newbury Street and the picturesque Boston Public Garden. High end luxury shopping is in front of the door, with iconic houses, such as CHANEL, Hermès and Bulgari being just across the hotel.
My look: Floral cotton-blend sweatshirt, and matching floral-print cotton-blend jersey track pants
, both by Rodarte, bleached leather sneakers by Miu Miu, strawberry clip earrings by Alessandra Rich, sunglasses by Celine, and tennis mini crossbody bag (Cruise 2023 runway) by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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I am enough and I can wear whatever I want. This is an affirmation you should be repeating daily. I have been asked all my life how I am so confident when it comes to choosing my outfit. For me it is like an armor protecting me, reflecting my mood and also a tool to manipulate how people receive you. This might sound bad to you, but I mean it in a positive way. Clothes have so much power, so use them wisely. They can also be a great memory of beautiful times. This look here, photographed on a playground in my hometown Frankfurt, is so reminiscent of the ’90s when I was a young girl and would totally dress up like this. It exudes immediate happiness and makes me feel extremely young again in a very good way.
My look: Cropped top in Alpine Check, matching 90’s skirt with 2 panels and metal decoration in Alpine Check, and Kurt high lace-up boot, all by Celine, open-knit camel hair and silk-blend cardigan by Brunello Cucinelli, Cleo crystal-embellished shoulder bag by Prada, and Carter leather beret by Eugenia Kim.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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It’s not an April’s fool. I just got back from NYC to visit the Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva (so many incredible things to show you… if you have been following my Instastories, you know what I am talking about) and now I am packing again and will be off to Boston this weekend. I couldn’t be more excited as I am visiting my daughter for her birthday.
What to pack for Boston is always a challenge as the weather can be so unpredictable. You can have a beautiful sunny day followed by a snow storm 24 hours later. So layers are always a great way to be prepared for all possibilities. My teddy coat is one of my favorites to travel with. It is so light, yet so warm.
The photos were taken in several places, on the new pedestrian bridge that connects two ends of Northeastern university campus, on one of the most photographed streets in the city, Acorn Street, that is reminiscent of a colonial Boston, as well as in front of the famous bronze ducks located in the Public Garden.
My look: Teddy Bear Icon camel hair and silk-blend coat by Max Mara, Dioraura cashmere sweater by Dior, FF-jacquard shearling-lined ski headband
by Fendi, fringed checked cashmere scarf by Burberry, Kurt high lace-Up boot by Celine, low-cut skinny jeans by Polo Ralph Lauren, Twilly Doll «La Folle Parade» by Hermès, and Multi Pochette Accessories in monogram canvas by Louis Vuitton.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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