Roitfeld And Konjic At Burberry Afterparty

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic are pictured here at the afterparty for Burberry as part of the London Fashion Week 25th anniversary festivities. Julia's cutouts are mesmerizing though I marginally prefer the jacket Robert is wearing. Okay, not really but it's darn close. Is it velvet? And the trim... sheesh, he's cute. I sure hope he auditions for a part in one of Carine's films.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic photograph © 2009 Condé Nast

Update on mercredi 23 septembre 2009 by kellina

And another! What a good-looking, well-dressed couple. I love the body language and the expressions here.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic photograph courtesy of zimbio.com

Happy Birthday Carine Roitfeld!

Though it is absolutely impossible to believe, today is Carine Roitfeld's 55th birthday. What do you get for the woman that has everything? To make it easier, let's look at her wish list. Yes, even the illustrious Carine Roitfeld keeps a wish list and here is what she is lusting after this season:

• Black belted coat: "slightly military, just below the knee"
• Black cape: “not too fantastical”
• Velvet pencil skirt: “always on the knee, no one has ever designed the perfect velvet pencil skirt”

Myself, I came up with a gift for all of us—today I am unveiling a new feature on the site in honor of Carine's birthday. I Want To Be A Roitfeld now includes a section titled "Galerie de Roitfeld" filled with photo collections of the Roitfeld family and the people and events in their lives. Nestled in the righthand column right underneath the "Favorites" section, just click on any photo to flip through its related album. I hope you like it...

Based on her birth date, Carine's zodiacal sign is Virgo which is the sixth astrological sign and considered a feminine and earth sign. Virgo is thought to be compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo so perhaps this is why she and Karl Lagerfeld (a fellow Virgo) are so close. Virgos are also known for having a discriminating eye, impeccable taste, great attention to detail, and a preference for well-tailored, simple styles. Sounds like an apt description to me...

How do you think Carine celebrates her special day? Pastel tinted macaroons? Loads of gorgeously wrapped and beribboned gifts? Spa day? Please leave your thoughts in the Comments area below. Also, I'd love to know what you think of the new photo gallery feature so feel free to comment on that as well.

Carine Roitfeld photograph courtesy of Lutz & Patmos
Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in Vingt Ans photograph © Condé Nast

Roitfeld And Battaglia Kiss

Whoa—talk about making it official at last!! Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia are a couple and here's a kiss to prove it. Thank you to Papermag for this scrumptious snapshot. I guess the mad table dancing got everyone in the mood for love. Can we please make their relationship a reality television show? Then I'd be tempted to watch "the idiot box" as my mother always lovingly referred to it. Mon dieu, this is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes.

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia photograph © 2009 Paper Publishing Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Update on samedi 19 septembre 2009 by kellina

Special thanks to Lina for pointing out these two other fabulous photos of Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld together.

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia photographs courtesy of nachofoto.com and guestofaguest.com

"Richard Hambleton—New York" Opening

Last night was the opening for Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld's latest show, "Richard Hambleton—New York" which is a huge success—Hambleton's Pop Expressionist works sold out within a few hours, earning more than a million dollars. Looks like Vladi is blessed with that golden Roitfeld touch! Though we must certainly credit partners Andy Valmorbida and Giorgio Armani for their influence.

Hambleton himeslf made an unusual appearance as the guest of honor; others attending the opening included the family, Christian Restoin, Carine Roitfeld, and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Giovanna Battaglia, Josh Hartnett, Alicia Keys, Bar Refaeli, Hilary Rhoda, Mary J. Blige, Ali Wise, Ally Hilfiger, Devon Aoki, Fabiola Beracasa, Hope Atherton, and Stavros Niarchos. Since both Magnus Berger and Lily Donaldson were there, I guess it's safe to say that the Restoin-Roitfelds like to stay friendly with their exes. That's such a nice quality. The party moved on to favorite spot Indochine and everyone danced late into the night. For Carine this meant on a table with Tom Pecheux and Joseph Altuzarra, ooo la la ! When fans hoisted Vladimir onto their shoulders, Carine kidded, “He gets that from me." See the photos of the afterparty.

Photograph of Andy Valmorbida, Richard Hambleton and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld © 2009 Glam Media, Inc.
Photograph of Andy Valmorbida, Roberta Armani, and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld © 2009 Glam Media, Inc.
Photographs of Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld courtesy of lunchonthesteps.blogspot.com.

Update on jeudi 17 septembre 2009 by kellina

Visit Papermag for loads of pictures and a detailed description of the Richard Hambleton opening and afterparty. Here's a priceless shot of Carine Roitfeld dancing on the tables at Indochine. What a night!

Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2009 Paper Publishing Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Roitfeld Booms At Fashion Week

Carine Roitfeld shakes her boom boom at the Purple Magazine Fashion Week party at The Boom Boom Room in New York. I absolutely love this woman. 

Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2009 David X. Prutting/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa Press.

Update on samedi 26 septembre 2009 by kellina

The black jacket that Carine is wearing above is from the Balenciaga Resort 2009 collection.