Inspired by the iconic Walt Disney full length feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, London-based designer Mary Katrantzou
has designed an exclusive collection for iconic Parisian store colette, that will close its door on December 20, 2017 unfortunately.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the groundbreaking animated feature, the collection centers on the scene stealing dwarfs re-imagined in technicolor sequin motifs, boldly embroidered on t-shirts and fully sequined sweatshirts, bombers and dresses. Combining Katrantzou’s signature witty and colourful style with easy-to-wear silhouettes, the collection aligns with colette’s innovative Parisian mix of modernity and originality.
“My work is rooted in visual culture and the collaging of disparate elements in unexpected combinations” says Mary Katrantzou. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a definitive moment within pop culture and each individual dwarf expresses a different facet of feelings universal to the human experience. This collection is a re-interpretation of the iconic Snow White characters for our times”.
To celebrate the capsule collection, Mary Katrantzou and director Pierre Dixsaut have captured an immersive shimmering wonderland with model Louise Follain. The video will be premiered in the colette windows from now till this Saturday November 25th.
Those beautiful limited edition pieces will be available in store from now until November 25th and online at www.colette.fr from now until December 20th.
Which dwarf are you? #happy #bashful #sleepy#sneezy #dopey #doc #grumpy…
I am so in love with this collection! Bravo, Mary!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of @Mary Katrantzou
Film and images: @pierredixsaut with @louisefollain
Are you curious what the PR people at H&M were wearing for the Versace for H&M show in NYC? Here is what Gray and René from the Swiss department chose. Naturally, some cool pieces by H&M. Only Gray was a little unfaithful and sported a pair of awesome sequined sandals from Zara. And guess what my little eyes spied on René’s wrist? The fabulous “Swatch portrait” by Jeremy Scott for Swatch! Thumbs up, great style while going easy on the budget!
LoL, Sandra
René’s look: Leather jacket by H&M Divided Vintage, grey shirt with studs and pants by H&M Trend Man, scarf and hat by H&M Man Accessories, ankle boots by Salvatore Ferragamo and watch “Swatch Portrait” by Jeremy Scott for Swatch.
Gray’s look: Sequined dress and fake fur vest by H&M Trend Ladies, ring by Versace for H&M and strappy sequined sandals by Zara.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Happy New Year to you, my dear readers, may all your dreams and resolutions come true.
I started 2011 in St. Moritz, the glamorous place in the Alps that calls itself „the Top of the World“. The Swiss mountain village has been home to the jet set since many years, attracting celebrities, princesses and socialites from everywhere. When it comes to fashion, luxury is the keyword.
And speaking of glamour and over the top, the typical St. Moritz style means fur, fine jewelry, sequined dresses, lots of glitz and sparkles. In case that you forgot to pack something adequate, no worries. St. Moritz is a great place to shop with all big brands represented. So for somebody like me, who is not an avid skier there is enough entertainment program.
My St. Moritz look: Sequined dress by Balmain, sequined clutch with bow by Valentino, earrings by Prada and Tribtoo pumps by Yves Saint Laurent.
Last night, I went to the traditional New Year’s Eve cocktail reception hosted by well-known publisher Jürg Marquard and his wife Raquel.
The party always takes place in their amazing apartment located in the tower of the famous Badrutt’s Palace hotel overlooking the lake of St. Moritz. Previous tenant until the early ninties was gentleman-playboy Gunter Sachs.
My German based readers might recognize some of the faces below… Enjoy all those photos of beautiful people in beautiful outfits!
That is St. Moritz!
To a wonderful 2011!
LoL, Sandra
Hostess Raquel Marquard in a gorgeous gown by Dolce & Gabbana with her daughter, model Bianca Gubser to the left
Sophie Hermann wore one of the nicest dresses of the evening by Atelier Versace
Rebecca Schmid Robinson with me, both in sequined dresses
Dorothea Mühlemann in Alaia
Fabienne Bratschi in Dolce & Gabbana and Radio 24-host Elena Bernasconi, "The Redhead"
Nina Riegel and Alexandra Knapp Voith in Roberto Cavalli
Inga Jacobi in Valentino
From left to right: Hotelier couple Gigi and Andrea Kracht, me and Inga Jacobi
Andreas Knapp Voith with turquoise nail polish matching Raquel Marquard's dress
Gentleman with style: Andreas Knapp Voith wore the most extraordinary pair of shoes by Prada
Badrutt's Palace New Year's Eve decoration
