Command Me To Stay

Have you ever experienced that feeling of being lost for words when meeting someone you haven't spoken to in ages? I'm experiencing this right now with you, my dear reader. It's been over a year since I've last reported on the excitingly normal things in life – and obviously I'd love to tell you about everything I saw, heard and felt during this year, but good gracious – time is short. So I decided I would just throw you in at the deep and tell you about last night. A few weeks ago an invitation for an event called 'Command me to stay' flew its way into my inbox. It turned out to be a pretty amazing night, but I'm ahead of my self. The invitation was sent to me by the lovely Claudia Nabholz who you might remember as Frau Meise. Purpose of this get-together yesterday was to show her Fall/Winter Collection (which is entirely produced in Switzerland!!). Sounds easy, I've been to shows before, right? So I grabbed my dear friend and headed to Zurich-based Hive Club. But I had no idea. The entire club was beautifully decorated and freed from the usual downsides of a nightclub (sherds, aggressively annoying strobe lights and EDM). Champagne was served, and while everyone else was eyeing the deliciously looking mini-muffins, I lusted after an adorable schoolgirl dress (unfortunately, my student budget wouldn't allow me to even look at the price tag. So dear dress, I love you but we can't be together.) After the hungry mouths were fed, a short movie, titled Command Me To Stay (which is also the name of the collection) was shown to the crowd. Right after that, the show started. But see yourself, the trailer is online!
CLAUDIA NABHOLZ - Herbst Winter 2013/2014 from king of trash on Vimeo.
What a pity I had to run off right after the show and couldn't chitchat to Claudia a little more and to make my farewells to the little blue Peter Pan- dress. Short and sweet is just my way. See you next time, I promise. Love, Holly

Kimandra Vintage Sale - Luxury Edition

As announced we are having our next Kimandra Vintage Sale on April 20./21./22. in the Sihlpost Provisorium in Zurich. To get a better impression on what we will be taking with us we also started a new category "Luxe Collection" on our main page. "Luxe Collection" because all the pieces up there will be from either a high-end brand, have a traditional handcraft aspect or even be a piece of haute-couture.

At the event we will have different categories and attached to that different prices ranges. There will be a few very exclusive high-fashion pieces from haute couture masters; pieces from famous high-end labels, some less known once, only of best quality; midrange labels and no name pieces of quality; and at least some fun or casual pieces.

There will be collectors pieces, some typical vintage find from the 70's/80's/90's and some timeless classics. 

Hopefully this gives an impression of what we will be showing. If you need more detailed information or have any questions, just write us an e-mail on info(at)kimandra.com. 

Love, 

Andrea // Kimandra

New Kimandra Showroom

We are really happy to announce that we have a new showroom in Zurich Seefeld. Together with other 130 creatives and startups we got the chance to have a room in a 60's office building through Projekt Interim. Even with the luxury of having a wonderful view on the big park in the back.

So it will now be possible to come to the showroom by appointment. All the pieces of our editorials will be there, but also pieces that haven't been photographed. If you would like to come by contact us info(at)kimandra.com. 

Looking forward to your visits! 

Love, 

Andrea // Kimandra

Family Affairs in Fall

I was very happy to see today that the Fall/Winter Collection of Nina Egli is now online. My favourites so far: the horse print, the leather mini skirt with the round bag. And of course the serrano dress - named after me!!!

Have a look at the whole collection here.

A/SH x Kimandra

Bonsoir mes chèrs! I'm back in the stressful life of a student, but I refuse to think about university right now. Because the memory of the dazzling night I spent at Kafi Z past thursday is still way to lively to be ignored. So, why not tell you all how exciting the whole event was. I'm quite sure Andrea has already told you about A/SH Magazine earlier, so I'll leave it to that, but I have to add that this magazine is super-amazing. In both ways – contentual and graphical! As the two lovely ladies Florence Ritter and Nadja Abanin were launching their project, Kimandra was supporting the event and also showing an exquisite collection of our pieces. Even though I might sound like a lot of work (and naturally it was – for everyone but me), I had so much fun explaining all the items to our beloved customers. The enchanting music the DJ picked is considered an essential part of this fun. And of course – the food Vale Fritz provided. Obviously, the wine didn't do too much damage too. As the music was playing and as I was surrounded by familiar faces – I couldn't help but rediscover my love for turtleneck by spotting the nicest exemplar ever – a nightish blue with a ruffled turtleneck, topped with a white satin bow (the kind of sweater Charles Anastase would design if he was a 15 year old girl who got her period for the first time). Naturally, this jumper ended up being a new member in the Holly Golightly wardrobe. You might discover my passion for blue turtleneck when you check out my outfit.

   

So, after the work was done the fun had begun ( or let's call it continued – I was having fun anyways!). I chitchatted to people I haven't seen for ever, sipped white wine, flirted a bit and then, as if things could get any better: bit into the best cupcake ever. This might sound a bit tragic, considering a cupcake as an essential part of an event. But it was real good. And due to the fact, that Vale Fritz's nibbles were much sighed-for ( I only could get my hands on a tiny piece of roast beef that was beyond-belief yummy) – I was nearly starving. So, I left the party with not only some sweet memories to carry home, but also with a sweet taste of sugar on my lips. That's what I call a win-win.
 Love, your sugary Holly Golightly

Kimandra on Instagram

Those who have instagram probably noticed that we love to use it. It is a very easy way to share what we love and to give an insight in what we do. For those who don't have instagram we found a way to still be abel to have a look at our pictures. Click here to visit the gallery.

Lots of love,
Andrea

Mini Rucksack // ValeFritz dinner party // me // Death next to a tree of life // Maxim // Kimandra shirt // Best coffee in London // Gourmand Launch Party // Pimm's 

Petit Update

My beloved ones, there has been so much going on the past few weeks. Actually, it has been so much I don't even know exactly where to start. Upcoming projects have been planned, dresses have been sewed, money has been spent, great food has been eaten, tears have been laughed, work has been done (a lot!), books have been read and yes, I booked my modules for uni. I'll pick a few of the broached themes. Let's start off with the dress: After a rather crazy night-out, I started dreaming about a very special dress. Dark blue with satin straps that form a V-neck. Naturally, I couldn't find such a dress on the web, so I decided to go buy some fabrics and hit the needle again. I cooked a big can of coffee, grabbed my favorite Nina Simone vinyl and started sewing. Only a day after, my dress was done. For unspecific reasons, the weather gods didn't take notice of me sewing a breezily dress and decided to pour tons of rain all over Zurich. So I ended up wearing leather pants, dark blue knit and a beige blouse underneath on the next night in and about town.

The equipment.

The result.

The next topic. I need to tackle is the work. But this is gonna be a quick one, for I didn't do anything super-spectacular. I went to Zurich Open Air as a part of the official media team and it was good fun. I did some work (as interviewing Yann Tiersen and The Vaccines) and did a lot of dancing and whisky-drinking. Check.

My view at Zurich Open Air.

Mud-Massacre

And for last I want to tell you about the über-amazing book I've been reading. Because over all this madness going on in my little life, I definitely need some me-time where I cuddle up in a blanket, listen to some good ol' Otis Redding and Ella Fitzgerald, drink tea and read a good book. English Breakfast for the tea, Houellebecq for the book. To be more specific: The Map and The Territory by Michel Houellebecq. On the first look, it might seem like a plain novel about art, but the more you read, the clearer it gets: It is a book to get to know the author. There are so many parallels between the protagonist and the author, and this peaks when the author himself becomes an important part of the book. It's like in a Tarantino movie, where Tarantino takes a role for himself. But unlike the movies, it is way more complicated to do so in a novel. But Houellebecq manages to give the impression of reading an extremely interesting dialogue between the author and the protagonist. And this is when you only realize: It is not a dialogue between these two people for it's only the thoughts of one very person, which would be the author. And as far as I'm concerned, this is what makes a novel – it makes you forget that you're reading the thoughts of just one person. I'm enjoying life to it's fullest and I can't wait to tell you about my upcoming projects – but I guess y'all have to hang on a tiny bit longer and 'till then.

I send you all my love

Holly

Leopard Print

What a nice surprise to come back from holidays and having a little package waiting with a skirt from Family Affairs! Of course I m wearing it right away with a simple and clean silk shirt.

Roxanne Skirt available in the Online Shop.

Making Eyes

If you haven't found the right sunglasses, then I highly recommend to get some inspiration on the tumblr Making Eyes by ZANZAN - an eyewear brand from London. I also love the pictures they post on Instagram under the name zanzanman. They really do a great job at collecting a variety of styles, vintage and new.

xxx Andrea

Platine

Some days ago I had a shooting with Angela in an amazing apartment; all in white, mirrors all over, marble and a white fitted carpet. Just the dream location for a shooting! Here a small teaser, soon coming more!

xx Andrea

Hello A/SH

  Amanda Camenisch for A/SH

We are happy to see that A/SH, a new independent cross-media platform opened its doors. Their aim is to show the work of emerging creatives in order to support and encourage them. Nadja and Florence, the founders of the space, both working in the creative field, did a great job with the graphic design and the work picked so far. Have a look at their Page here.

The most puzzling, aesthetic or bravest work will make it into their A/SH MAG which will be published three times a year. The firstling, HOMESICK VS. WANDERLUST is freshly printed and available for only 12€ +3€ shipping. So you better hurry up to get your hand on one of them by writing a mail to: order(at)ash-asrtfashion.com. And because we love what they do we got an ad in the very first issue.

Alexandre Blaise for Kimandra in A/SH. Click here to watch the Spot. 

I really liked the pictures by Lukas Wierzbowski:

Esmeraldo

Mes amours! Again, it's been ages since... So, a quick update: Men are rats (whereas some of them are super rats, others are a more kind version of rat), working 24/7 eats up ALL your time and shopping is a good recovery from being overworked. Do you remember my stay in Paris where I helped shooting a video with beau Igor Dewe? Yes? So, a few days ago he sent me the baby and I must say I'm amazed. But see for yourself!
Esmeraldo from Maja Bergström on Vimeo.
'Remember remember to dance is to praise. Melody will ring from tambourine and lyre. And always always the sun for a sun' Love, Holly