Paris Fashion Week 2019 White Dress Asymmetrial Hem
With a history rooted in haute couture and a reputation for hosting some of the world's famous fashion houses, experts and guests might explain why Paris is my favourite fashion week city. The final leg of the big four (New York, London, Milan, Paris), Paris Fashion Week (PFW) traditionally provides the most drama with designers creating the most spectacular runway shows. Stay tuned for some of my adventures!
My look: Paris Fashion Week printed hoodie , asymmetric-hem washed cotton-jersey T-shirt dress , and Strike matte-leather ankle boots , all by Balenciaga
, sunglasses and printed fabric multicolor flap bag in printed fabric and gold-tone metal by CHANEL, and croc-embossed buckle belt by Saint Laurent.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht /Nadia Krawiecka
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During Paris Fashion Week, I had the chance to visit theL'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped – a temporary artwork for Paris, that was on view for 16 days from September 18 – October 3, 2021. As I was extremely busy those days, I only went on the last Sunday.
In between shows, I put on this comfy look (my kind of tourist look) and explored this incredible installation. That evening, the light was absolutely magical, showing the Arc de Triomphe wrapped in 25,000 square meters of recyclable polypropylene fabric in silvery blue, and with 3,000 meters of red rope, in all sort of shades.
With my friend, Berlin artist Johanna Keimeyer, who invited me to this beautiful terrace overlooking the Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped.
In 1961, three years after they met in Paris, Christo and Jeanne-Claude began creating works of art in public spaces. In 1962, he made a photomontage of the Arc de Triomphe wrapped, seen from the Avenue Foch and, in 1988, a collage. 60 years later, the project was finally concretized, an homage to the late artists and to the city of Paris.
My look: Two-tone intarsia wool-blend cardigan by Balmain, Relax mesh-trimmed tech-jersey leggings
, and Relax cropped mesh-trimmed tech-jersey top
, both by Alaïa, leather exaggerated-sole sneakers by Alexander McQueen, Lou mini quilted textured-leather shoulder bag
by Saint Laurent, and grey pearlnecklace with gold and green metal glass charm by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht /Nadia Krawiecka
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Here's my first dose of Louis Vuitton's Vuittamins, photographed in Paris during Fashion Week. For Pre-fall 2021,Nicolas Ghesquière created an upbeat and optimistic collection in my favorite color-saturated hues of pink and purple that I couldn't resist. More to come…
My Look: Vuittamins two-colored sweater , Vuittamins pencil skirt in jacquard Monogram , and Vuittamins utility crossbody bag , all by Louis Vuitton (Pre-fall 2021),lace-up booties with logo buckle, and choker , both by CHANEL (F/W 2021).
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht /Nadia Krawiecka
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If Paris Fashion Week had happened, this would have been my outfit for the Louis Vuitton F/W 2021 show, pieces from the beautiful Game On capsule collection. Unfortunately, this was not possible, so I sported it for a photo shoot inside my favorite night club in the world, the GreenGo at Gstaad Palace. I cannot wait for everything to be back to normal again…
My look: Graphic two-tone shoulder cape , vibrant Game On A-line mini wrap skirt , Monogram lavaliere silk blouse , Speedy Bandoulière 30 bag , and luggage tag , all by Louis Vuitton (all from the Game On collection), hoop-drop clip earrings by Saint Laurent, Eloise 100 suede knee boots by Christian Louboutin, and Panthère de Cartier Manchette 22mm 18-karat rose gold and diamond watch
by Cartier.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © David Biedert Photography
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Personally speaking, it was THE show of Paris Fashion Week that I have been eagerly waiting for:Gabriela Hearst's first collection for Chloé.
Hearst called her first collection for the French Maison the «Aphrodite» to her own brand's «Athena». Chloé in Greek means «blooming». The question is if it is a new bloom for the Maison with Hearst at the helm. It definitely is in terms of sustainability and this key word was Hearst's approach to Chloé's F/W 2021 collection: sustainability was her inspiration, her technique, her fabrics and even her volumes.
The Uruguayan-American designer claimed in the press release that Chloé's F/W 2021 collection could be considered «four times more sustainable compared to last year,» and she explained that she got there by «eliminating virgin synthetic fiber (polyester) or artificial cellulosic fiber (viscose) and sourcing recycled, reused and organic denim,» adding that «more than 50% of the silk comes from organic agriculture and more than 80% of cashmere yarn for knitwear is recycled.»
This earthy point of view is also something Hearst is known for at her own eponymous brand. For me, I had to look at the collection many times until it has started to warm up to me. You have to understand it to like it as there is not something really excitingly new for the eye, but for your consciousness. I can see the DNA of both brands. However, it is missing this romantic, bohemian playfulness I have always loved at Chloé, even that Hearst only sent dresses down the digital runway.
Gabriela Hearst presented the last look herself.
My favorite item was the coat Gabriela wore for the finale of the show, along with the eco-leather dresses and the printed puffer coats. Hearst created them by repurposing from Chloé overstock spanning designers and eras, with Sheltersuit, a nonprofit organization providing aid to the homeless, which also collaborated on a series of backpacks. Themarble prints on blouses and dresses had been created by the artist Peter Miles using seaweed and eggs.
The show was presented digitally last week on March 3rd, one hundred years to the day of founder Gaby Aghion's birth.Both Gaby and Gabi, as is Hearst's nickname too, are two strong fashion designers that interpret femininity in their own independent way and respective generations. It is surely a very viable wardrobe with lots of investment pieces to last for a very long time. As Hearst noted to Gaby in a statement, «your House is in good hands» – I would sign that! At least she made me start to re-think the state of fashion today.
LoL, Sandra
The rebirth of Chloé's Edith bag by Gabriela Hearst.
Photos: © Chloé
Leonard Paris is pleased to announce the arrival of Georg Lux, the Maison's newly appointed Creative Director.
Graduated from the Modedesign school Lette-Verein of Berlin, Georg Lux joined Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, where he successfully achieved his studies. In 2011, he was appointed by Tara Jarmon who also entrusted him with the responsibility for her Bal Edition line and the illustration of her collection books.
Georg Lux
Georg Lux's talent for sublimating the silhouette with elegance and femininity will be supported by the Leonard studio, with whom Georg will share a fresh vision of the House's exceptional heritage. He will develop sustainable ready-to-wear collections in close collaboration with the best craftsmen, at a time when taking time is essential.
Leonard Paris is determined to offer the opportunity to a young generation of designers to share their design vision, whilst preserving the heart and essence of a well-established brand with solid values.
Leonard Paris S/S 2020 Campaign
«I am honored and delighted to be able to work with talented craftsmen with exceptional know-how. I am looking forward to continuing to carve the history of Leonard, inspired by its exceptional heritage,» comments Georg Lux.
Nathalie Tribouillard
«We are very pleased to work with Georg to continue to win over Leonard's devotees across the globe. His work at Leonard comes at a turbulent time, but one that heralds an extremely demanding post-crisis period, full of hope for reinventing our French craftsmanship around digital technology and respect for our planet», comments Nathalie Tribouillard, Maison Leonard CEO.
Georg Lux's first collection for Leonard Paris is Pre-Fall 2021, and his first presentation for the French Maison will take place during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week on March 5th 2021.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Leonard Paris
During Paris Fashion Week, the fashion industry has been mourning the loss of French-Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, who died yesterday at the age of 81 from complications from COVID-19 in a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris.
«It is with immense sadness that KENZO has learned of the passing of our founder,» the fashion house said in a statement. «For half a century, Mr Takada has been an emblematic personality in the fashion industry — always infusing creativity and color into the world.»
KENZO S/S 2021 with designer Felipe Oliveira Beptista in the middle
It was only days ago that the Kenzo fashion house unveiled its bee-themed collection for S/S 2021. «His amazing energy, kindness and talent and smile were contagious,» said KENZO's artistic director, Felipe Oliveira Beptista, who released the new range to us fashion editors. «His kindred spirit will live forever.»
The Kenzo F/W 1982 collection was a huge inspiration for the Kenzo x H&M collaboration.
Kenzo Takada brought Japanese fashion to the world, he planned to stay in Paris for six months but stayed 56 years. Born in 1939, he grew up with six siblings near the Japanese city of Himeji where his parents owned a hotel. His love for fashion developed at an early age, particularly through reading his sisters' magazines. He studied at Tokyo's Bunka College of Fashion, which had then just opened its doors to male students. After that he had a brief stint working in Japan before relocating to France in 1965.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, tweeted that the city was «morning one of its sons,» saying the designer had given space to color and light in fashion.
KENZO collections from the '80s and early '90s
When I think of KENZO, I think of happy fashion with his colorful graphic and floral prints, jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel. He was hugely popular, both for his high fashion and luxury day-to-day streetwear.
KENZO street style hype in 2012
The designer sold his brand to LVMH back in 1993 and stepped away from the brand 6 years later to pursue a career in art. «Kenzo Takada has, from the 1970s, infused into fashion a tone of poetic lightness and sweet freedom which inspired many designers after him,» said LVMH chief, Bernard Arnault.
«My work was always about freedom and harmony,»Kenzo Takada once said. «I'd like to be remembered as a designer who crossed boundaries.» Rest in Peace – you will surely be remembered like this!
LoL, Sandra
Sporting KENZO in 2016, click here for the outfit post.
Photos: © KENZO and © Sandra Bauknecht
Whenever I get back fromParis Fashion Week, I am filled with amazing memories and captivating encounters that I cannot wait to share with you. Here you see me after a fabulous lunch at Le Girafe , located atPlace du Trocadéro. Always with me my LA MER Concentrate…
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My look: Manray leather-trimmed shearling jacket by Altuzarra, cropped jacquard-knit cardigan , and striped pink bow tie blouse , both by Balenciaga, stretch-knit mini skirt by Alaïa, stretch-suede over-the-knee boots , patchwork belt with snake head buckle
, and crystal-embellished cat-eye acetate sunglasses
, all by Saint Laurent,«Paris Cosmopolite» Pré-fall 2017 Métiers d'Art Gabrielle bag by Chanel, diamond earrings by Cartier and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
During Paris Fashion Week, I attended the launch of Valentino's newest scent: VALENTINO DONNA. Dressed in a bottle adorned with iconic Rockstuds, it embodies all that is at once classic and contemporary.
Luminous and sensual, the scent, features a contrast of subtle ingredients that, when combined, create something that is truly unique. Created with old oriental techniques and comprising top notes of bergamot with middle notes of rose essence and iris, the perfume finishes with the lasting aroma of leather, patchouli, vanilla and a white musk accord.
Created by perfumers, Sonia Constant and Antoine Maisondieu, VALENTINO DONNA is mysterious, exquisite and timeless, like a couture object, making it the perfect addition to your fragrance wardrobe for the season.
The rose, that is especially Sonia's fingerprint, is used as three different extracts. Rose Absolute, the purest quality of Rose Oil and natural Rose Water Extract, which is created with the help of a new technology at Givaudan. It is the first time it is used in a fragrance.
Eau de Parfum 100 ml (165 CHF), 50 ml (115 CHF) and 30 ml (82 CHF)
Shower Gel 200 ml (57 CHF), Body Lotion 200 ml (64 CHF) and Deodorant 100 ml (54 CHF)
In stores now.
The face of the campaign is French actress Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, who embodies the Valentino Donna in the film, directed by Louis Garrel. Italy's cinematic history has played an important role in the creation of the movie. Inspired by films like 'Roma' and 'La Notte', the commercial is shot very well. Rome is the source of inspiration and the historic home of the House of Valentino. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli design for a modern, but traditional woman, strong and sensitive, determined and caring. Have fun watching it below!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Valentino and © Sandra Bauknecht
Paris Fashion Week is always fun, but of course also very tiring and as you might have realized I get barely time to blog. During the day, you attend many runway shows, visit showrooms, have meetings and run from one place to the other. But don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, I absolutely adore my job.
At night, the fashion crowd doesn't stop. Events, launches and after show celebrations take place, such as the Valentino Tribe Party on Tuesday at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris.
The beautiful location was decorated with all sorts of tribal elements and Monsieur Valentino himself along with Alber Elbaz, Creative Director Lanvin, showed up during the night.
Later, I went to Raspoutine where L'Officiel Russia celebrated their new social editor, Kisa. It was great to see many familiar faces such as Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman, Jean-Thierry Besins of Bulliony, Natasha Zinko, Lorenzo Giove of Repossi and of course, Benjamin Eymère of L'Officiel Paris… and more!
Enjoy some of the impressions below!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Natasha Zinko and Kisa
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