On Tuesday at the premiere of «Fack Ju Goethe 3» in Zurich, German actress Jella Haase caught my eye in this stunning outfit. First of all, I love velvet in burgundy but paired with a touch of it looks so chic and modern. Two thumbs up for her stylist!
Get her look: Long-sleeved velvet dress by Saint Laurent, Besa leather shoulder bag by Roksanda and Gianvito 105 velvet pumps by Gianvito Rossi.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via Jella Haase’s Instagram @jella_h
Velvet is the trend fabric this F/W 2016 season. I have always loved it for the holiday season as it is such a festive material. Since last summer, I have been crazy for the designs that Lorenzo Serafini creates for Philosophy. They are stylish and have a great price point.
This blue velvet dress has become my first disappointment because after wearing it only one day, all seams around the sleeves tore. Unfortunately, I had to give it back – a service that I like about online shopping, no discussion, just a refund to your credit card.
My look: Quilted nylon coat with mink by Gucci, embellished lace-trimmed blue velvet mini dress by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, blue velvet ankle boots by Miu Miu and 2.55 quilted bag with attached hanger by Chanel (Front Row Only F/W 2016 collection).
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
It is already November. Time flies and I feel constantly on the run. So the best is to wear comfy clothes that are stylish at the same time. This is one of my favorite outfits for fall. I could live in those velvet pants.
My look: Double breasted jacket and leather-trimmed shearling gilet
, both by Saint Laurent, lace-trimmed cotton-voile blouse
, drawstring velvet track pants
, eyelet-embellished wool, silk and cashmere-blend scarf and Susanna studded ankle boots,
all by Chloé, Jennifer medium leather shoulder bag by Tom Ford and «Mitza» ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie.
Today, I am on my way to Florence… stay tuned!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
New York Fashion Week has officially started with the presentations of the S/S 2017 shows but one man is swimming against the tide. It is no other than Tom Ford who has chosen to prioritize consumers with a “see now, buy now” format this season, meaning he sent his F/W 2016 collection down the runway that is now available online and in stores immediately – (you can shop it now at mytheresa.com and net-à-porter.com for example).
“WE HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH A FASHION CALENDAR AND SYSTEM THAT IS FROM ANOTHER ERA. OUR CUSTOMERS TODAY WANT A COLLECTION THAT IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. FASHION SHOWS AND THE TRADITIONAL FASHION CALENDAR, AS WE KNOW THEM, NO LONGER WORK IN THE WAY THAT THEY ONCE DID. WE SPEND AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY AND ENERGY TO STAGE AN EVENT THAT CREATES EXCITEMENT TOO FAR IN ADVANCE OF WHEN THE COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER. SHOWING THE COLLECTION AS IT ARRIVES IN STORES WILL REMEDY THIS, AND ALLOW THE EXCITEMENT THAT IS CREATED BY A SHOW OR EVENT TO DRIVE SALES AND SATISFY OUR CUSTOMERS’ INCREASING DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR CLOTHES AS THEY ARE READY TO WEAR THEM.” – Tom Ford
I find it a very interesting approach especially as I am coming from a print media background. It will be very tough for the magazines to work ahead of time. Digital will become even stronger than it already is which I truly enjoy. Below you can shop my four favorite looks from last night directly. Have fun!
And by the way Tom Ford is not the only one. A wave of designers showing in-season will follow in the days to come, Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry and others, among them.
To a new era in all ways…
LoL, Sandra
Get Look 13: Herringbone wool and cashmere-blend tweed top, gold-plated necklace with leather, sequined pencil skirt and leather over-the-knee boots.
Get Look 22: Printed crepe dress, leather over-the-knee boots and leather waist belt.
Get Look 48: Embellished velvet gown and velvet-trimmed leather sandals.
Get Look 51: Sequined silk gown and patent-leather and velvet sandals.
Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford
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
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
Goth glam with a quirky twist – this Halloween we’re all about velvet, flowy 70’s dresses and fun accessories. H&M offers a great selection of dress-up pieces for adults and kids (see below):
Such a cute Halloween collection for kids at H&M.
Use Halloween as an excuse to bring out your inner glam goth. (Not to be confused with glam rock.) For inspiration, turn to fictional style icons like Morticia Addams, Jessica Lange in «American Horror Story: Coven» or Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer in «The Witches of Eastwick».
Or just Cher, period.
Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher floating in style in «The Witches of Eastwick».
This season’s It-item – the 70’s maxi or midi dress – is the perfect hero of the glamoween look, and don’t forget to top it off with the perfect shade of “blood” red for lips and nails.
If you are more opting for an investment in something you could wear all year, I recommend brands such as Balmain and Givenchy this season. They have great velvet dresses with that certain goth attitude that could be transformed with the right accessories into the perfect Halloween outfit. And then it is truly time for GLAMOWEEN!!!
Get the look: Feather and raccoon jacket and velvet ruffle midi dress, both by Givenchy, satin belt by Balmain, embroidered collar
by Vivetta, «Black Spider» hairband
by Caterina Capelli, double feather-embellished silk-trimmed leather tickler and
My Tie leather and silk-charmeuse cuffs, both by Kiki de Montparnasse and Horatio leather and jacquard platform sandals by Paul Andrew.
Glamore Lipstick – Virgin by Illamasqua.
LoL, Sandra
Photo (Cover): Magnus Torsne, Styling: Emma Elwin
Photo «The Witches of Eastwick»: All Over Press
Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
Fashion icon Daphne Guinness has now joined the exclusive circle of friends of Roger Dubuis. To mark this new collaboration, the internationally renowned photographer Nick Knight captured the Anglo-Irish aristocrat wearing the Velvet models that were launched this year at the SIHH 2012 in January.
In this exceptional photo shoot produced, the watches are highlighted perfectly on her wrist as she wears wonderful creations from her personal vintage wardrobe. I am really keen to give you an exclusive preview of Nick Knight’s series of pictures and the film presenting the making of the photo shooting made with Daphne Guinness.
Daphne Guinness is the friend and muse of the most famous photographers, designers and art directors. It is as if fate decreed that this muse with a creative temperament should meet Roger Dubuis and should personify the watchmaker’s feminine collections that exercise a fascinating and daring appeal… just like her.
“Daphne is a superbly mysterious woman – you can never unravel her secrets. She is an ideal photo subject and I love working with her”, Nick Knight said after the session. “Her amazing creative spirit is a real inspiration”.
Christian Louboutin with Daphne Guinness to the right and me to the left
I was pretty fascinated by her temperament, when I met her at a gala hosted by Roger Dubuis in Monte Carlo last fall. As you know, I am a big fan of Roger Dubuis and am wearing the Lady Excalibur watch with great pleasure.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Roger Dubuis, © Nick Knight and © Sandra Bauknecht
Being an ambassadrice for Roger Dubuis, I was so excited to visit their booth and to explore the new VELVET collection that is inspired by the world of the Diva. With those stunning new watches, Roger Dubuis demonstrates its commitment to melding fine watchmaking with the world of haute joaillerie, a true highlight of the SIHH 2012.
At the Roger Dubuis booth: French actor Tomer Sisley with me
Please enjoy my favourite pieces of the VELVET collection by Roger Dubuis below.
LoL, Sandra
VELVET
Amethysts and Spinels
Case: 36mm, Titanium black DLC / Bezel set with 46 amethysts (0.74 cts approx.) / Lugs and decor set with 40 spinels (0.50 ct approx.)
Dial: Black / Brush centre / White ROGER DUBUIS transfer / Satin sunburst exterior / Black Roman numerals transfers / Purple filet / Black Roman numerals appliques at 6 and 12 o’clock
Water resistance: 3 BAR (30m)
Strap: Black satin – finish fabric
Clasp: Black DLC / steel adjustable folding buckle
Certifications: Poinçon de Genève – Certification COSC
RD821
Self – winding mechanical movement, 11•••’’’, 33 jewels, finely adjusted in five positions, rhodium – plated, “Côtes de Genève” decoration.
Specific features
Hours and minutes
Number of parts: 168
Height: 3.43 mm
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Production: 188 pieces
VELVET
Diamonds in white gold
Case: 36mm, white gold / Bezel and decor set with diamonds
Dial: Silver / Brush centre / Black ROGER DUBUIS transfer / Satin sunburst exterior / Black Roman numerals transfers / Grey transfer / White gold Roman numerals appliques at 6 and 12 o’clock
Water resistance: 3 BAR (30m)
Strap: Black satin – finish fabric
Clasp: White gold adjustable folding buckle set with diamonds
Diamonds: 100 (86 on the case and 14 on the clasp)
Carats: 1.77 cts approx. (1.66 cts on the case and 0.11 ct on the clasp)
Certifications: Poinçon de Genève – Certification COSC
Carats: 9 cts approx. (2.93 on the case, 1.03 cts on the dial and 5.03 cts on the strap)
RD821
Self – winding mechanical movement, 11•••’’’, 33 jewels, finely adjusted in five positions, rhodium – plated, “Côtes de Genève” decoration.
Specific features
Hours and minutes
Number of parts: 172
Height: 3.43 mm
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Production: No limitation
VELVET
Jewelry in pink gold
Case: 36mm, pink gold / Bezel and decor set with diamonds
Dial: Silver / Brush centre / Black ROGER DUBUIS transfer / Satin sunburst exterior / Black Roman numerals transfers / Pink gold filet / Pink gold Roman numerals appliques at 6 and 12 o’clock
Water resistance: 3 BAR (30m)
Strap: Pink gold set with diamonds
(196: 16.5 cts approx.)
Lenght: 150 mm
Diamonds: 262 (66 on the case, 196 on the strap)
Carats: 2.98 cts approx. (1.33 on the case, 1.65 on the strap)
Certifications: Poinçon de Genève – Certification COSC
RD821
Self – winding mechanical movement, 11•••’’’, 33 jewels, finely adjusted in five positions, rhodium – plated, “Côtes de Genève” decoration.
Specific features
Hours and minutes
Number of parts: 172
Height: 3.43 mm
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Production: No limitation
Photos: © Roger Dubuis. All rights reserved. © Sandra Bauknecht
For all my male readers who have been asking for this frequently, here is my Menswear Trend Report for F/W 2010.
And Ladies, please stay tuned as you never know when this will come in handy. Your hubbies, daddies and boyfriends will love you even a little more for your fashion knowledge. Moreover the menswear trends are very similiar to the female ones. Have fun and get inspired! Even the classic pieces are definitely not boring this season…but see for yourself:
The end `50s and early `60s inspired many designers for their F/W 2010 collections. The well-tailored suit makes its return into the gentleman’s closet. Imagine Don Draper, the main character of Mad Men, shopping on Savile Row and there you go! Back to the basics, black, all shades of grey and camel welcome elegance as the new dress code.
Also back is the 3-piece suit. I like Costume National’s modern interpretation in grey worn with a turtleneck.
Anyway, turtlenecks were seen everywhere on the runways and seemed to have replaced the shirts. Those cozy pieces worn with a suit have this wonderful `70s vibe that is so up-to-date.
Camel is the new black! The camel coat has been a wardrobe staple of almost every fashionable era. This season, there are many different updated models in well-designed silhouettes, dynamic volumes and distinct cuts. A great investment for many years to come!
A vest or a jacket in velvet is a must this season. Beautiful shades make those It-pieces even more desirable.
Added to these revisited classics making them part of the modern times, were narrow tight leather or cropped pants.
The new hemline goes hand in hand with another rising trend for men. Pants were tucked into boots and it looked so hot! So guys, be brave and try it out!
If you like it more bright, you could add just a hint of colour, preferably in royal blue or a berry tone. A little sweater like the Prada one will be a perfect eyecatcher.
Or you could opt for the total look. Tone on tone, from head to toe, dressed in the same colour family or matching fabrics give this creative concept a new take on the masculine dress code.
If it gets really cold, men will have a lot of stylish options this season. Fur was seen along with must-have shearling jackets. I adore the Burberry Prorsum ones very much.
Rustic sweaters evoking a winter sports atmosphere let us dream of after ski and evenings in the chalet.
So Gentlemen, I never want to hear again that you are indifferent to fashion! Enjoy your new look and the world will be your oyster!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands