This S/S 2020 season, designers have revisited the denim skirt. A tribute to the ’70s and ’80s – think asymmetric hem that’s frayed for a distressed look. Wear those long versions with a chunky knit and some cool ankle boots.
LoL, Sandra
Frayed denim midi skirt
by Givenchy
Asymmetric denim skirt by Alexander Wang
Asymmetric frayed denim skirt by Loewe
Asymmetric frayed denim skirt by Michael Kors Collection
Asymmetric frayed denim skirt by Marques’ Almeida
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands / Net-à-Porter
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This week, I did «Lion’s Run», a fun car rally that took us through Germany, Austria, Italy, and France in only five days. Here you see me on the third day when I left Milan with a private police escort in the morning and drove to San Vincenzo in the Italian Aosta Valley.
My long bomber jacket is embellished with «Mickey, the Rat», created by the cartoonist Robert Armstrong, who is known for popularizing the term «couch potato».
My look: Long bomber jacket «Mickey Rat Chinese New Year» by Moschino, «All Is Love» virgin wool sweater by Stella McCartney, paneled leather and jersey leggings by Givenchy
, fringed intarsia wool-blend fingerless gloves by Etro, printed wool-blend felt headband, and T-Rex shearling-lined logo-print coated canvas and leather ankle boots, both by Fendi, Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford, black and white cashmere logo scarf and black and white grained leather bag with gold-tone metal details by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Creative director Clare Waight Keller began her zodiac jewellery line for Givenchy with a piece reflecting her own sign, Leo, before expanding into the eleven remaining signs and these gold-tone brass earrings are the captivating result.
My sign: Aquarius Earrings by Givenchy
They’re sculpted in Italy as matching figures with dangling drops and come with a black grosgrain ribbon, allowing them to be alternatively worn as pendants. Style them as the focal point to a muted evening edit.
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LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Givenchy / SSI
With fall coats this cute and versatile, we dare you to pick just one. Sounds difficult, not this time! With these reversible options, you are getting two for the price of one. So you can stay ahead of the fashion game and coat up in style. Furthermore I have always loved the idea of reversible items, they take up less space in your wardrobe and you can inconspicuously wear the same thing two days in a row.
Here are my favorite options available at the moment, just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly to the shop:
Pegli reversible coat by Weekend Max Mara
Reversible belted camel hair-blend coat by Brunello Cucinello
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Reversible belted cashmere coat by Loro Piana
Lyonia belted two-tone wool and cashmere-blend coat by Veronica Beard
Rach reversible wool-blend coat by Rag & Bone
Reversible belted coat by Givenchy
Happy Halloween!
LoL, Sandra
Photo in Collage © Peruvian Connection – Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
Capes appeared on the fashion radar last year in full force, when an array of designers put their high-fashion spin on this classic cover-up. Personally speaking, I have been a fan of capes since forever because they are the perfect pieces to wear over voluminous shoulders, big sleeves or embellishments. The trend is thankfully still going strong and giving us good incentive to go hands-free when we wrap up this season. My advice, opt for a statement piece that will make heads turn. It can be inspired by the current ’70s bourgeoisie trend, come with a military vibe, be vibrant or knitted. Here are my favorite ones available with the power to elevate even the plainest of outfits.
LoL, Sandra
Eureka double-breasted camel hair cape by Max Mara
Pleated cashmere cape by Loewe
Asymmetric leather cape by Saint Laurent
Two-tone wool-blend cape by Chloé
Button-embellished double-breasted wool and cashmere-blend cape by Balmain
Reversible wool and silk-blend cape by Gucci
Double-breasted scalloped houndstooth wool-blend bouclé cape by REDValentino
Long single-breasted wool cape by Prada
Leather-trimmed wool-blend cape by Burberry
Organza-trimmed wool and silk-blend crepe cape by Valentino
Wool-blend cape by Valentino
Embellished silk-crepe cape by Givenchy
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
You snooze, you lose… I don’t let my readers miss out on hundreds of items by Tom Ford, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo and more – all now in final sale.
Shop up to 80% off at NET-A-PORTER – plus enjoy 20% off all ‘Sale Must-Haves’! Here are the 10 pieces on sale you shouldn’t miss:
Silk-chiffon headscarf by Tom Ford
A piece that will elevate every look to new heights and will be your friend on a bad hair day!
Asymmetric gathered stretch-crepe gown by Givenchy
A runway piece that moved like a flowing waterfall as it made its way down the S/S 2019 runway. An investment piece for a great piece that works for all seasons.
Dolce Box crystal-embellished acrylic clutch by Dolce & Gabbana
A clutch decorated with glistening crystals in a striking leopard pattern will never come out of fashion.
Maureen 85 leather-trimmed zebra-print satin mules by Malone Souliers
Zebra print is THE trend among animal prints for the F/W 2019 season. This is your chance to get ahead of the fashion tribe!
Love 100 glittered checked leather pumps by Jimmy Choo
Another great transition piece. A must for winter!
Belted marbled intarsia-knit jacket by Balmain
A wonderful cardigan for cold summer nights and a daily companion for winter.
Gold-tone clip earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane
Would you have guessed that those earrings are now Marked down to less than €30?
Fringed jacquard-knit wrap by Etro
This wool-blend jacquard wrap is exactly what you want to reach for on chilly days.
Loulou medium leather and jute-trimmed quilted printed cotton shoulder bag by Saint Laurent
A seasonal but fun piece you shouldn’t miss! Bohemian luxe at its best.
Printed silk-twill scarf by Versace
A classic that makes a great gift as well.
Happy Weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Viktor & Rolf launched the Tulle capsule collection on the occasion of their 25th year anniversary last year, a reinterpretation of their iconic couture collections. Made in soft tulle fabrics, the garments serve as contemporary layering pieces available in a multitude of vibrant colour variations with kitsch slogans for the ultimate fashion statements. As the designer duo stopped doing ready-to-wear in 2015 to focus only on couture, this is for everyone who still wants to wear their amazing designs in daily life.
My look: Red sheer tulle cape, and Dream On. Icon 1.2 T-shirt, both by Viktor & Rolf Tulle, «Paris Cosmopolite» Pré-fall 2017 Métiers d’Art Gabrielle bag, cuff and earrings, all by Chanel, lace flared pants by Givenchy, Bianca leather sandals by Saint Laurent, and embellished aviator sunglasses by Alexander McQueen.
Stay tuned for a full report coming up from Viktor & Rolf’s outstanding Haute Couture show last week in Paris to which I wore this look.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today is Independence Day (colloquial: the Fourth of July), a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. So here is my round-up of patriotic but fashionable pieces to wear to all those Fourth of July parties or of course all year around. Luckily, designers have found plenty of ways to transmute the classic stars and stripes motif into something fun, and dare I say elegant.
1 Embroidered apliquéd leather bomber jacket by AMIRI (50% off)
2 Chuck Taylor All Star 70 logo-print canvas high-top sneakers by Converse + JW Anderson
3 Storm rubber and ribbed-knit thigh sock boots by Givenchy (40% off)
4 American flag-intarsia wool-blend sweater by Saint Laurent (40% off)
5 American flag-appliqué cotton baseball cap by Vetements (50% off)
6 American Flag T-shirt by Polo Ralph Lauren
7 Flag print dress by Polo Ralph Lauren
8 Eagle print iPhone X cover by Palm Angels
9 U.S.A. print T-shirt by Balmain (50% off)
10 Flag print hoodie by Calvin Klein Jeans
Happy Fourth of July!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands,
Runway Photo in Collage: Viktor & Rolf F/W 2000
Finally, the weather in Gstaad got colder and I saw the drops of snow falling, so it was time to cuddle up on top of the mountain in this warm, winter wonderland inspired, layered outfit.
My look: Floral oversized down jacket by Balenciaga, reversible intarsia wool-blend and jacquard jacket by Etro, wool turtleneck bodysuit by Alaïa, printed low-rise skinny jeans by Givenchy, embroidered brocade drawstring backpack and studded wool-silk shawl
, both by Gucci, Croco Tail sunglasses by Fendi, and black fur snow boots by Prada Linea Rossa.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
A must-do while visiting Gstaad is having lunch at Wasserngrat Restaurant on a beautiful sunny day. It is always Saturday’s highlight during the ASW Winter Weekend in December. Once you are on the sun deck, you will understand the Swiss ski resort’s slogan: «Come up and slow down».
My look: White mink coat with floral intarsia, intarsia jacquard flowers cardigan, and rose print silk shirt, all by Gucci, paneled leather and jersey leggings by Givenchy, vintage white mink ear muffs and 2.55 quilted bag with attached hanger, both by Chanel, fur snow boots by Prada Linea Rossa, white leather gloves by Prada and Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © David Biedert Photography
