Your new must-have eyewear: the «DiorUmbrage» sunglasses from the F/W 2016 catwalk show feature distinctive, innovative mirror lenses with a foliage motif. Developed exclusively for Dior, they demonstrate cutting-edge craftsmanship. The retro-futuristic round front is a juxtaposition of Havana acetate, while the metal temples are adorned with sophisticated details.
The purple mirrored lenses with a foliage motif ensure 100% UV protection.
The color palette includes the following magnetic nuances:
Frame in dark and light havana acetate, rose gold metal temples, pink foliage mirrored lenses
Frame in turquoise and pink havana acetate, gold metal temples, violet foliage mirrored lenses
Frame in blue and turquoise havana acetate, silver metal temples, green foliage mirrored lenses
Frame in blue and light havana acetate, rose gold metal temples, blue lenses
Frame in black and light havana acetate, gun metal temples, grey lenses
I love the ones with the colorful foliage mirrored lenses. But which one should I get, pink, purple or green? E-mail me please which ones you prefer…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dior
During the Zurich Film Festival, one of the biggest highlights is the exclusive dinner hosted by Tommy Hilfiger. Last year, the American designer himself welcomed the guests at Razzia restaurant and thanked his long-time CEO Daniel Grieder on stage. Later, stars such as Johannes Huebl, Moritz Bleibtreu, and Elisa Sednaoui listened to the private concert by Marlon Roudette.
Playsuits and over-the-knee boots are definitely no longer for fashion victims only, they have become a must this season.
My look: Silk-chiffon playsuit by Emilio Pucci, bi-colour Sac De Jour nano leather tote by Saint Laurent, suede over-the-knee boots by Dior, earrings by Chanel, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie, bar cuff in rose gold
by Balenciaga and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis .
Stay tuned… tonight it is time for the Tommy Hilfiger dinner again.
LoL, Sandra
With lovely Silvia Binggeli, Editor-in-Chief of Annabelle.
Nadja Schildknecht, Daniel Grieder CEO Tommy Hilfiger and PVH Europe, Elisa Sednaoui, Tommy Hilfiger, Clara Paget and Johannes Huebl.
Marlon Roudette entertaining the crowd at the Tommy Hilfiger dinner.
With German actor Moritz Bleibtreu.
Photos: Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger and © Sandra Bauknecht
“Nature is so beautiful that adding to it serves no purpose.” – Robert Dallet (1923 – 2006)
Every year, Hermès picks a theme for the respective year, which is highlighted through their collections and store windows. In 2016, the French Maison is honoring its love for nature with «Nature at Full Gallop».
Last week, I was invited to an intimate dinner by the House at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich to celebrate this beautiful inspiration. The location was amazing, decorated like a jungle. The dinner was served on the «Carnets d’Equateur» porcelain which I showed you in a previous post and that pictures wild creatures such as the jaguar, lion, tiger, elephant and toucan alongside the rare, the manama, capuchin and wooly monkeys.
The design was created by late animal artist Robert Dallet and is a voyage to the core of creation. I find it extremely beautiful.
My look that night: Margot bonded stretch-crepe dress by Roksanda, So Black Kelly bag and silk scarf, both by Hermès, Songe pumps in cracked leather by Dior, Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ring
by Gucci Fine Jewellery, Tonda 1950 Set Clarity watch by Parmigiani Fleurier and crystal-embellished clip-on earrings by Miu Miu.
My avid reader might recognize the dress as I wore it already 4 years ago (for the previous post, click here please). It got relaunched this season because of the hype Melania Trump caused wearing it in white for her speech to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July.
Absolutely trending this F/W 2016 season: wrapping a silk scarf around the handle.
Taking photos in the Hermès selfie box. Have fun with more pictures below!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Hermès, © Sandra Bauknecht
More is more, this is what the F/W 2016 season is all about! With fashion in a maximalist mood, accessories have taken center stage. On the runways, heels were high, the bijoux was stacked and layered, and the bags were furrier or came with accessories of their own. The forecast: Get ready for your most sumptuous season yet.
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2016 TREND 1: GUITAR STRAPS
Valentino – Fendi – Burberry
F/W 2016 TREND 2: DAVID BOWIE BOOTS
Maison Margiela – Marc Jacobs – Balenciaga
F/W 2016 TREND 3: STATEMENT GLOVES
Delpozo – Loewe – Rodarte
F/W 2016 TREND 4: CHOKERS
Balmain – Alexander Wang – Lanvin
F/W 2016 TREND 5: STACKED JEWELS
Gucci – Etro – Bottega Veneta
F/W 2016 TREND 6: FUR BAGS
Michael Kors Collection – Salvatore Ferragamo – Versace
F/W 2016 TREND 7: HIKING BOOTS
Rag & Bone – Louis Vuitton – Prada
F/W 2016 TREND 8: BAG ACCESSORIES
Dolce & Gabbana – Dior – Chanel
F/W 2016 TREND 9: VELVET CRUSH
Stella McCartney – Erdem – Dries Van Noten
F/W 2016 TREND 10: EMBELLISHED HEELS
Oscar de la Renta – Miu Miu – Saint Laurent
Here they are: the most important trends for the F/W 2016 season. Scroll through my forecast to see which styles will be on everyone’s shopping list next season. From statement furs to velvet everything, from extra long sleeves to oversized down jackets, the choice is yours – enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2016 TREND 1: VELVET
Akris – Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini – Giorgio Armani
F/W 2016 TREND 2: CHECKMATE
Chanel – Vivienne Westwood Red Label- Marni
F/W 2016 TREND 3: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Alexander McQueen – Moschino – Dolce & Gabbana
F/W 2016 TREND 4: BIKER GIRLS
Courrèges – Chloé – Louis Vuitton
F/W 2016 TREND 5: BEIGEMANIA
Céline – Hermès – Max Mara
F/W 2016 TREND 6: ON DUTY
Prada – Maison Martin Margiela – Miu Miu
F/W 2016 TREND 7: SHINY TRENCH COATS
Proenza Schouler – Tod’s – Burberry
F/W 2016 TREND 8: PUFF DADDY
Sacai – Balenciaga – Stella McCartney
F/W 2016 TREND 9: ’80s POWER ONE-SHOULDER
Lanvin – Saint Laurent – Isabel Marant
F/W 2016 TREND 10: CAPES
Elie Saab – Temperley London – Gucci
F/W 2016 TREND 11: BUBBLEGUM
Kenzo – Simone Rocha – Carven
F/W 2016 TREND 12: EXTRA LONG SLEEVES
Marc Jacobs – Michael Kors Collection – Vetements
F/W 2016 TREND 13: TURTLENECKS WITH ZIPPERS
Versace – Dior – Emilio Pucci
F/W 2016 TREND 14: BONDAGE
Gareth Pugh – Loewe – Alexander Wang
F/W 2016 TREND 15: LONG SCARFS
Etro – Missoni – Roberto Cavalli
F/W 2016 TREND 16: PINSTRIPE SUITING
Calvin Klein Collection – Tibi – Trussardi
F/W 2016 TREND 17: TINSEL
Marco di Vicenzo – Jeremy Scott – Emporio Armani
F/W 2016 TREND 18: FUR STOLES
Dries Van Noten – Vionnet – Givenchy
F/W 2016 TREND 19: STATEMENT FURS
Fendi – Salvatore Ferragamo – Mary Katrantzou
F/W 2016 TREND 20: MODERN NYMPHS
Alberta Ferretti – Valentino – Rodarte
Christian Dior himself praised the timeless aura of polka dots: “they offer charm, elegance, relaxation and are always casual.“
Joyous, elegant and timeless, polka dots are at the heart of DIOR‘s summer make-up collection with confetti-strewn nails that are an invitation to dive into a fantasy-filled world.
APPLICATION TIPS
Step 1: apply a coat of polish
Step 2: dip the Dotting Tool into the second polish in the set
Step 3: dab polka dots onto the base coat
SHADES
Pastilles: an azure blue punctuated with nude beige
Confettis: a bold melon heightened with cherry red
Plumetis: a petal pink dotted with lavender mauve
DIOR Vernis with «dotting tool» (one shot) is available now for CHF 44.50.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dior
Finally the sun is out. I love those bikini summer days with beach waves and a little tan. Here you see me chilling in St. Barths, my favorite little island in the world.
My look: Embroidered silk crepe de chine kaftan by Matthew Williamson, cutout bandage bikini by Hervé Léger, sandals by Prada, leopard print tote by Lanvin and «So Real» sunglasses by Dior.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
In the end of last week, it was announced that Maria Grazia Chiuri had left Valentino, where she was co-creative director with partner Pierpaolo Piccioli. One day later, we knew where she would head to. It is quite breaking news: she will be the new artistic director at Dior, which marks the first woman in the fashion label’s 59 year history to take this position. Chiuri takes the place of Raf Simons who departed in October (for the previous post, click here please).
Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri take a bow after the Valentino couture show on Wednesday.
Somehow, it feels quite sad. Chiuri worked with Piccioli for 25 years, first at Fendi then behind the scenes at Valentino. In 2008, they were named creative directors in 2008 and brought the label into a new era.
Rockstud embellished leather sandals
Think of all the famous «Rockstuds» that gained a huge following… romance with a twist of coolness, that is what there collections have been made of. The Valentino sales rose constantly, in the first quarter of 2016, already by 9%.
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It is sure that LVMH, Christian Dior’s parent company, is hoping for Chiuri bringing the same success there. She beat other contenders for the highly prized job, including Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton and ex-Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz.
Her first ready to wear collection will take place on September 30 in Paris.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Valentino, © Sandra Bauknecht and SIPA/REX/Shutterstock
Last week, I had a little fashion challenge as I got a last minute invite to a «Roaring Twenties» party. Thank God, Sandra’s Closet is full of little treasures that I have collected over many years… here is what I came up with. 1920s fashion is considered one of the most glamorous decades in fashion history. It was all about short flapper dresses in loose fitting that allowed women to literally kick up their t-bar shoes in new dances like the Charleston. The hair was worn shorter. One of the first trendsetter of this style was Coco Chanel.
My look: Gold fringed flapper dress by Bottega Veneta (Runway F/W 2007), feather stole, satin evening bag with fake fur trim, choker and earrings, all by Dior, long pearl and feather necklace
by Lanvin, t-bar shoes by Yves Saint Laurent, head piece with rhinestones by Sonia Rykiel,
diamond ring and bracelet by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
“Behind the symbol of travel, we find Christian Dior’s star and the idea of a good luck charm, but also the rose, his favourite flower.” – Victoire de Castellane
From Christian Dior’s garden at Granville to the discovery of faraway lands, with Paris’ 8th arrondissement cropping up along with way, the Rose des Vents collection from Dior Joaillerie, designed by Victoire de Castellane, is a voyage on the four winds through the House’s history. It features Christian Dior’s good-luck star and the rose, his favorite flower.
The new campaign, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, reveals a Dior woman with a natural, timeless beauty wearing the Rose des Vents creations.
This year, the medallion comes in versions with a pavé of diamonds, as well as rose gold and onyx, and has been joined by four pendants and five rings embellished with a little rope of gold that twists around the finger and follows the outline of the jewel. Being reversible, they can be worn either star or stone side out.
I love this fine jewelry collection. It is so much fun to mix and match them… and I really appreciate the craftsmanship behind that you can explore below.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dior and © Sandra Bauknecht
