Yesterday’s post about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee inspired me to take out my “Union Jack” bags. The use of the Union Jack in fashion is obviously nothing new and I have always been a huge fan of the British flag. As for me, it has already become a fashion classic.
My Union Jack classics from left to right: Bag by Chanel and clutch by Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen is probably one of the main perpetrators of this trend. The brand’s veritable explosion of Union Jack patterns on clothes and accessories make fashionistas drool with desire. Seriously, it’s like the flag just takes every outfit to a complete new level of style.
To shop those fashion classics, click on the highlighted text.
LoL, Sandra
Red, blue and white crystal box clutch “Union Jack” 
by Alexander McQueen
Beige crystal box clutch “Union Jack” by Alexander McQueen
God Save McQueen printed modal-blend scarf by Alexander McQueen
Distressed Union Jack wool and silk-blend scarf by Vivienne Westwood
Vintage Union Jack-print Wellington boots by Hunter
Photos: Vogue Italia and © Sandra Bauknecht
To all my Irish readers, Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2012!
When I lived in Chicago, one of my favourite days during the year was the 17th of March when the Chicago River was dyed green for this special occasion (see tiny photo to the left). It is a 50-year tradition in the American city where many Irish are living.
Did you know? It’s said that blue was originally the colour associated with the holiday but over time green took over in popularity due to Ireland’s nickname as “The Emerald Isle”, the green in the Irish flag and the clover that St. Patrick used in his teachings about Catholicism.
Thank God, it was changed to green as blue would have been such an ordinary colour for the Chicago river.
During my last trip to Ireland, it was raining pretty much all the time. This inspired me to style this fashionable outfit for the more humid days:
Star-print rain coat by Miu Miu, cable-knit cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren Black Label, high-waisted cotton-canvas skirt by See by Chloé, 1970 small leather shoulder bag by Gucci and Wellington boots by Hunter.
LoL, Sandra
