Here are the details of my look that I wore to the photo shoot with Steve McCurry and the following Tribute to Photography Night in St. Moritz.
Fishtank silk-blend jacquard mini dress by Mary Katrantzou, Tribute chain-detailed suede sandals by Yves Saint Laurent, green calf skin cuff and medium Box bag in fluo pink matte python leather by Céline.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, I got back from a wonderful trip to Geneva with Nescens. The last weeks have been crazy with travelling, Los Angeles, Paris, next week, I will fly to London and Vienna. Therefore, I am so happy to have a very relaxing weekend ahead of me that I am planning to spend most of the time cuddled up in bed with my laptop. I have so many amazing things to show you.
For my Swiss based readers, I have also two reading suggestions for the weekend: First of all, my new column in the SI Style magazine is out now. This time, I am telling you a little bit more about my experience with the Fifty Shades of Grey triology. Second of all, the recent edition of Swiss News, the international magazine of Switzerland, is available now featuring a beautiful three-page portrait of one of my favourite designers, Mary Katrantzou.
And in case you are curious in which linen I will be all cuddled up, most of my bedding is by Christian Fischbacher. I just love their quality, fabrics and designs. The one you see in the photos is Cloque, one of my favourites as it doesn’t need to be ironed. Have a great weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
During Paris Fashion Week, the lovely Mary Katrantzou welcomed me at her showroom to explore her newest F/W 2013 up close.
For fall 2013, Mary Katrantzou surprised. Her designs have developed, trading her focus on bold prints and vibrant colors for strong silhouettes and new shapes, without loosing her identity. Monochromatic hues, embroideries that look like print giving this outstanding collection an effect that has been even more striking on me. Referencing Edward Steichen’s iconic imagery, the turn of the century’s photography, Mary created dream-like pieces.
My favourites? The eerie landscapes and ghost-like dresses, as innovative as the legendary photographs they are reminiscent of.
Mary Katrantzou with me
I was so proud when I found myself in a folder at the entrance of the showroom with “celebrities” wearing Mary Katrantzou. Thank you!
To the left: MISTY MARIA dress, to the right: REFLECTO coat
New clutches for F/W 2013
Me in SANFRAN dress and FREELAGO clutch
Me in DIJON PINK blouse dress with matching leggings
Wearing VERSICOLOR coat
I love the FAUWI dress
Sporting two-layered ORLYON dress
Mary’s jacquards are among her bestsellers. Here you see me in the new KARDIA dress.
Amazing REFLECTOR dress.
Like a ghost: Me in TIA MARIA dress.
If you like the designs as much as I do, then I have a great surprise for you:
YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE BEAUTIFUL MARY KATRANTZOU F/W 2013 COLLECTION NOW!
TRUNKSHOW ENDS ON MARCH 16 AT 11 PM EDT.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Great news for all fashionistas among you! The gorgeous Mary Katrantzou S/S 2013 collection has finally hit the stores!
TO SHOP MARY KATRANTZOU S/S 2013, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Personally speaking, I am completely in love with Mary’s amazing prints that are this summer synonymous with foreign travel, as stamps were the exotic inspiration for her outstanding collection along with banknote sparkles. With a perfectly-placed print, those pieces are a striking choice for day and night, an effortless way to wear bright and bold colours.
During Paris Fashion Week, I went to the showroom to marvel at all those beauties and I was in very good company. See who was playing dress-up:
From left to right:
Eugenie Niarchos, Sandra Bauknecht, Elena Perminova, Miroslava Duma, Mary Katrantzou, Tamu McPherson, Elisa Nalin, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis and Viviana Volpicella.
From left to right: Sandra Bauknecht in Alias dress, Miroslava Duma in Ziggy dress, Viviana Volpicella in Kathmandu dress and Eugenie Niarchos in Lella print.
Mary Katrantzou with me
Silk dress with botanist print
Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis in Venezuela jacket with me in Teleport dress
The collection makes all heads turn. Here are some of my favourite looks:
Starsailor biker jacket and leather skirt
Kathmandu dress
Stamper dress
Ziggy dress
Alias dress
Finally, Mary has added bags to her collection and those clutches are true beauties. The only question is which one do you want to get?
YOU CAN PRE-ORDER YOUR FAVOURITE MODEL HERE.
Amazing collaboration: Current/Elliott x Mary Katrantzou
The range comprises denim jackets, dresses, skirts and jeans – all of which are covered with bold prints, the likes of which the London-based designer is known for. The collection will hit the stores in February 2013.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Runway photos via style.com and Buro24/7.ru
The November 2012 issue of German Myself Magazine featured one page of my personal online shopping must-haves and gave me the possibility to be in charge of the layout.
Above you can see what I came up with. It is such an amazing feeling to spot it printed in the magazine on one whole page!
As an avid reader of Sandra’s Closet, you might recognize some of the pieces. Below, you can click on the tiny photos to be transferred directly to the outfit posts in which I am wearing them. There you can also find all information where to buy them.
Have a lovely day!
LoL, Sandra
Here is my second look that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine:
Powdy leather biker jacket, Powdy silk dress, Powdy printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf , all three by Mary Katrantzou and Tribtoo pumps by Yves Saint Laurent.
This printed biker jacket was one of my best buys for the season, I have worn it to many occasions. Such a gorgeous piece!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
After the Louis Vuitton S/S 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week, I spotted Natasha Zinko, a London-based designer of Russian origin that graduated with a BA Honours recognition for Jewelry Design at Central St Martins. She opened her first store this year in the heart of London’s Mayfair district at 46 Maddox Street.
Her jewelry creations, like these skeleton earrings, are bold and very fashion forward. She also designs a ready-to-wear line called Abrakadabra. Of course, she caught my eye immediately because of her stunning Mary Katrantzou dress. Her friend wore head-to-toe Prada from the F/W 2012 collection. If you are interested in my look, click here for the previous post.
Natasha’s look: Typewriter dress by Mary Katrantzou (F/W 2012), embroidered book clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, shoes and skeleton earrings by Natasha Zinko.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Finally Zurich has its own Rolex store operated by Bucherer, the Lucerne-based watch and jewelry specialist founded in 1888. The new shop is located at the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse close to the Paradeplatz with 130 m² dedicated to everything beautiful the most popular fine watch brand in the world has to offer. As one of the guests put it: “You can never go wrong with a Rolex under the Christmas tree.” I think most of us would agree with that.
My look at the opening party: Printed stretch-silk mini dress, Miss Sicily wool tapestry and leather tote (Farfetch offers free global shipping from December 3-19, 2012), both by Dolce & Gabbana. Fur coat by Gucci, red boots by Prada and pearl necklace by Chanel, all from previous seasons.
LoL, Sandra
Tanja Fruithof, Managing Director Bucherer Zürich, Jörg G. Bucherer, President of the Board of Directors Bucherer AG, Gian Riccardo Marini, General Manager Rolex SA, Manuela Labhard, Store Manager Rolex Boutique in Ebony printed fitted dress by Mary Katrantzou, Guido Zumbühl, CEO Bucherer AG.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, three years ago, I published my first post and Sandra’s Closet was born. My blog has taken me on such a beautiful adventure. I would like to thank you all for following me and supporting my work. Without you, the success wouldn’t have been possible.
This year was so exciting for me, I walked in my first runway show during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, designed a T-shirt in collaboration with Closed and hosted a beautiful dinner at my house for the new Caviar & Oyster collection by Bobbi Brown. There were so many other highlights, it would take too long to name them all. A very big one will follow this year, stay tuned for an event with Montblanc in December to celebrate the launch of something truly amazing. To whet your appetite, there has never been anything like it…
Below are some press features of me during Paris Fashion Week that I have meant to show since a pretty long time. Enjoy!
Featured in Marie Claire: Me in Mary Katrantou’s beautiful Ivory dress.
Featured in Marie Claire: Me at the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
This look was also seen in Harper’s Bazaar.
French Vogue showed some details of my look that I wore to the Valentino S/S 2013 show.
Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis wrote in her column for American Vogue about our fun trip to Mary Katrantzou’s showroom (all the details to be posted soon).
The gang: Eugenie Niarchos, Sandra Bauknecht, Elena Perminova, Miroslava Duma, Mary Katrantzou, Tamu McPherson, Elisa Nalin, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis and Viviana Volpicella.
Featured on Treetslook at the Stella McCartney S/S 2013 show.
OMG! On Fausto Puglisi’s website, I am featured among celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Madonna. Scroll through!
This weekend, I will publish some amazing contests. Please stay tuned to find out more about the great prizes that you can win during the next two days.
LoL, Sandra
To attend the annabelle award during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich, I wore one of my favourite runway dresses from the current season:
Expandit printed silk satin-twill dress by Mary Katrantzou, gold-plated Swarovski crystal clip earrings
by Dolce & Gabbana, cuff by Céline, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis, studded bag and pumps, both by Prada.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via annabelle magazine and © Sandra Bauknecht