Restoin-Roitfeld Launches Hambleton In London

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld partnered with Andy Valmorbida and Giorgio Armani to host pop expressionist Richard Hambleton's first art exhibit in London and as surely as the champagne and vodka flowed it was another sold out show. "Richard Hambleton—New York" opened at The Dairy with a private viewing of works by the artist, half of which had never been shown before. Of course Carine Roitfeld turned out to support her son's endeavor, financially as well as maternally: “I am incredibly proud of him and I love the art too; I have bought a small, very classic piece.”

Vladimir looked masterful in a black Armani suit welcoming a beautiful array of guests including his mother and his father, Christian Restoin, his girlfriend, Giovanna Battaglia, Roberta Armani, Lara Stone, David Walliams, Imogen Poots, Amber Le Bon, Holly Fulton, Pam Hogg, Jameela Jamil, Reggie Yates, Saffron Le Bon, Zara Martin, Annabel Wallis, James Ruso, Kensington Leverne, and Craig Lawrence.

La Roitfeld was amusing as ever at the party, sharing anecdotes about Vladimir: "He wasn't a particularly artistic child — he was more turned on to football, and I never took him to museums," and a juicy aside with Grazia — she will be back in London next week for a Vogue Paris shoot with ten of the UK's best fashion designers including Mary Katrantzou, definitely an editorial I do not want to miss.

"Richard Hambleton—New York" is on view to the general public now until December 3, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Dairy, 7 Wakefield Street. Visit the photo gallery to see more of the party.

Carine Roitfeld, Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Andy Valmorbida photographs © 2010 Fairchild Fashion Group; © 2010 Nick Harvey. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

[Boheme Noir]

He looks gorgeous as always and the art is great too!

[Kate]

OK, ok, Vladimir is officially hot now.

[mike]

Did Carine's Grandma knit that quilt she's wearing?

[Milla]

Hehe Mike - that quilt-type thing is hideous!

This is the absolute first time Vlad has looked good. I still want to wash his hair, but he is wearing that suit with style and confidence. Lovely photos K.

Vogue Paris supporting my fellow Brits? I like it!

[hutch]

please find another picture of this brown thing she is wearing. I can't figure it out? or do you know the designer?

[Antonia]

I actually like that knitted piece she's wearing!

[kellina]

Thank you for stopping by, Boheme Noir! I agree, both Vladimir and the art are looking good here.

[kellina]

Whoa, Kate! I can't believe it! Is it the Armani suit? I know we share a weakness for sharply dressed men...

[kellina]

Michael, would you say that was knit wit?

; )

[kellina]

Milla, I am not surprised that you are not a fan of the unraveling knitwear. I am, however, astounded that you and Kate have both succumbed to Vladi's charms at once. I wonder what he did differently...

[kellina]

Hutch, she wore the same top at the Victoria's Secret show recently, I believe I read that it is Margiela but I cannot find the reference.

http://www.iwanttobearoitfeld.com/journal/2010/11/11/the-roitfelds-at-victorias-secret-extravaganza.html

[kellina]

Antonia, I agree with you, I like it. It is strange but beautiful, like so many of the things that Carine chooses.

[Kate]

Yes, the suit.

[Milla]

Only the suit.

[Kate]

And nothing but the suit. (I couldn't resist.)

[kellina]

Ba da duhm! Well played, ladies, well played.

: D

[Julius]

In italy here,

we generally call this kinda person

"marionette"

you understand what i mean?

http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/UNN/UNN232/marionetta_~u17054889.jpg

[kellina]

Julius, your comments do amuse me! Who would you say is pulling the strings?

[Julius]

in his case the mom,

when things aren't disney, generally my dear friends from bilderberg

cheer$