Be part of London Fashion Week and watch the Burberry Prorsum F/W 2014 fashion show live on Sandra’s Closet tomorrow afternoon. Here is your front row invite, enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
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Personally speaking, there hasn’t been one collection, Mary Katrantzou hasn’t amazed me with. This season has been no different. For the motif mistress, footwear prints walk a fine line between fashion and art. For S/S 2014, she was inspired by every woman’s love for shoes for her signature digital prints.
The collection’s evening looks were absolutely divine, and heavenly embroidered by the House of Lesage in Paris with which Mary had been working before already. Think ruffles, empire and baby doll cuts. Nothing for the shy! I am loving it!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Mary Katrantzou, Style.com, © Getty Images
Be part of London Fashion Week and watch the Burberry Prorsum S/S 2014 fashion show live on Sandra’s Closet tomorrow afternoon. Here is your front row invite, enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
British new It-label Teatum Jones has been asked by London’s famous hotel The Dorchester to create an exclusive printed scarf of the same name, that will be officially launched this September during London Fashion Week for S/S 2013, alongside a special Teatum Jones fashion tea. This is truly great news for a label only into its third official season and for all fashionistas among you.
‘The Dorchester’ scarf designed by Teatum Jones, measures 136cm by 136cm, is made of 100% pure silk double georgette and will be sold exclusively at Liberty, from Tuesday 18 September 2012, priced at £245.- and at shop.thedorchester.com.
The ‘Teatum Jones Fashion Tea’ will be held on The Promenade at The Dorchester bringing fashion week to everyday London fashionistas showcasing Teatum Jones F/W 2012 collection, and of course the ‘The Dorchester’ scarf.
Afternoon tea sittings for this special event on Tuesday 18 September take place at 2.15pm and at 4.45pm, and are priced at £52 per adult including a glass of champagne. (Prices are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of service charge at 12.5%). For reservations or further information, please telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)20 7629 8888 or email restaurants..
About Teatum Jones
Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones studied at Ravensbourne College of Design and Central Saint Martins respectively. They worked with Luella Bartley, Warren Noronha and John Richmond before setting up Teatum Jones, and were picked up by Liberty in their second season for S/S 2012. This year has seen the launch of the Teatum Jones’ S/S 2012 collection in Canada, adding to existing retail territories in the UK, US and the Middle East. Teatum Jones have also been name-checked on 2012 Hot Lists in UK magazines Vogue, Elle, Stella and The Observer.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Teatum Jones, Timeout and The Dorchester
Be part of London Fashion Week and watch the Burberry Prorsum F/W 2012 fashion show live on Sandra’s Closet tomorrow at 4pm London time. You can shop coats and accessoires directly after the show. Stay tuned for more to come.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Burberry Prorsum
Be part of London Fashion Week and watch the Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 fashion show live on Sandra’s Closet tomorrow at 4pm London time. You can shop coats and accessoires directly after the show. Stay tuned for more to come.
LoL, Sandra
Alexander Wang teamed up with LOVE editor-in-chief Katie Grand to host a party at Liberty in honour of the magazine’s Androgyny issue last Monday. An abundance of famous faces celebrated with the American designer at the store’s first floor international designer room.
Beth Ditto
„Thank you, Liberty, for having me,” Beth Ditto called during her guest performance, “You’ll never have me back here again after this, but thanks to Katie Grand and Alexander Wang I’ve got all your free clothes, and I’m totally cool with that.”
Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldorf
Ditto sang an acappella rendition of Whitney Houston’s „I Will Always Love You“ that made guests cheer in awe of her extraordinary vocal talent. Party girls like Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldorf conquered the dance floor with Boy George and Erin O’Connor. Even the Beckhams breezed in to join the party.
Alexander Wang with me
My heart leaped with joy when Alexander Wang came up to me and said: „Hi Sandra, how are you? Great to have you here!“ Always nice to be remembered… (click here for my interview with him last year).
LoL, Sandra
Boy George with me
Erin O'Connor
Love the hair piece
Beth after her performance...
...talking to Katie Grand...
...and finally leaving the party...
...like the Beckhams!
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This afternoon, I went to Matthew Williamson’s F/W 2011 presentation in the Philips de Pury building in London that was absolutely amazing. Matthew at his best – soft versus sharp, bold colours in gorgeous combinations, cobalt blue on feathers , divine embellishments and to-die-for fur pieces. The Mongolian wool gilets, the modern biker jackets and the fabulous red and pink outfits were my favourites.
New French Vogue Editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt who was spotted front row, commented that she really liked it. Also seen was Alexa Chung and many more. Enjoy the gorgeous photos that I took before the show, of the beautiful collection and of all the celebrities.
And ladies, here at London Fashion Week, one trend is major on the streets, maxi skirts and red nails, they are everywhere.
LoL, Sandra
Matthew Williamson smoking a cigarette with Olivia Palermo before the show.
Beautiful Olivia giving an interview...
...a natural beauty.
Gorgeous mix of prints
Climbing the stairs in a maxi dress can be challenging...
Yasmin Le Bon in the Stella McCartney tuxedo jacket gave an interview...
...very charmingly.
Diane Pernet in her typical outfit and hairstyle.
Society girl Poppy Delevigne
Loved her outfit!
London Fashion Week shoe trend
What a bag!
A beautiful back can also delight.
Kim Hersov, Editor at Large at Harpers Bazaar and ex-girlfriend of Jude Law
Champagne before the show, wonderful!
After the show, I took some night shots outside of the models rushing to the next show and some street style photos. The new camera is really great to experiment with…
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Vending machines selling luxury goods seem to be on the rise. Katie Grand, editor-in-chief of LOVE magazine has teamed up with Selfridges to create such a machine for the beginning of London Fashion Week until October 15th. The new retail concept can be found in the lobby of London’s It-hotel St Martin’s Lane where many editors, models and buyers are staying at the moment.
You can get a lot of fantastic items, some highly exclusive, let me name a few:
-Falabella bag by Stella McCartney
-leather and sequined dress by Alexander Wang
-draped dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
-a unique pair of trainers by Rick Owens customized by Chrome Hearts with solid silver hardware
-Amazona handbag by Loewe
-limited Dior nail polishes
-Mimosa candles by Diptyque exclusive to Selfridges in yellow
–Falke’s new „secret socks“ for men
-a vintage Rolex watch
-embossed leather wallets by Comme des Garçons
-clutch purses by Mulberry
A word to the wise, do not get drunk in the hotel bar, you might lose control and this could end on the way to your room passing the LOVE machine in a financial disaster.
LoL, Sandra