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Carine Roitfeld: Dazed & Confused

In August 1997, Carine Roitfeld appeared in the Dazed & Confused "Most Wanted;" the sweet but short interview with the future editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris seems absolutely prescient today. When asked what ambition she had not yet fulfilled, Carine replied: "Maybe one day to be Editor-in-Chief of Fashion in a magazine — no, I don't think so. I would like to do a book called Julia, half photos, half stories about my daughter." foreshadowing her role at Vogue Paris by four years. Further, in response to a query for the worst piece of advice she had ever been given, Carine said, "Don't be too pushy!" and also offered the best piece of advice she had ever been given — "Don't be too anxious to lose something (a client, a magazine...), just be happy!" She also states that if she were not a stylist, she would return to a former love: "Before being a stylist, I was writing stories for magazines, so maybe go back to my pen." May I suggest that now is the time for her brilliant idea, the book Julia... Followed by Vladimir...

Photograph of Carine Roitfeld © 1997 Mario Testino courtesy of thunderstorm on Fashion Spot. All Rights Reserved.

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Reader Comments (16)

Ah! I love it!!! So happy to hear another mother's creative ambitions deriving from her children. And I love that she mentioned the "extravagance" of styling "Silly Benjamin" as a girl - I loved those photos in "Irreverent"!
29 novembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLee
Good find, Kellina!
29 novembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMike
Nice points, Lee! She is certainly inspired by her beautiful children. I need to review the photos of Benjamin again, I did not realize this was her assistant.
29 novembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
Thank you, Michael!

:-D
29 novembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
The irony! I think all of Carine's dreams came true! And she's such an amazing mother, most of all--my number one role model!!
30 novembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterCMLOVE42
CMLOVE42, I agree with you, it is refreshing to see her always putting her children first. A true role model.
30 novembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
Awesome! Love that last line of yours and I wholeheartedly agree. xo
30 novembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAnna
Thanks very much, Anna! xo

:-D
30 novembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
I especially love her "best" and "worst" advice!
1 décembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKate
This was a great find! Its so interesting to be able to go back and see how things turned out or what came true.
xo
1 décembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKara @ Bostonista
great advices..amazing woman!!!

http://www.myblackboudoir.com
4 décembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterFran
I hope she makes that Julia book happen!! Love Carine. Elegance and edge.
4 décembre 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJessica
Yes, she is a very wise woman, Kate!
5 décembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
Thanks, Kara! I am glad you found it interesting as well. xo
5 décembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
Absolutely right, Fran! Mine too!

;-D
5 décembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina
You and me both, Jessica!!! That would be incredible.
5 décembre 2011 | Registered Commenterkellina

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