The Essence Of The Givenchy Woman

The Essence Of The Givenchy Woman
By Kate Ringo Suzuki

In her most recent collaboration with the house of Givenchy, Carine Roitfeld proves once again that high fashion can have a soul. Her styling for Givenchy’s campaign for Spring/Summer 2013 has beautifully captured the essence of creative director Riccardo Tisci’s vision of the Givenchy woman: “It’s about real people, only taking the best of their personalities, with no effort.” says Tisci.

The collection is undeniably architectural and menswear influenced, evidenced by tuxedo pants and sturdy jackets rendered in firm wool that stand at attention in straight lines. But do not be fooled — this is not your mother’s austere armor. There is cleverness and brilliance to what Tisci has done. Sturdy swaths of silk satin support large-scale details, like a larger-than-life side ruffle that reveals an unexpected flash of flesh on the side of a woman, her arm, her breast — not too much, not too little, just enough flirt to retain her mystery and power. High necklines punctuated with shiny bold chokers and asymmetry are the norm.

La Roitfeld’s styling is right on the money. Marina Abramovic, Kate Moss, and Mariacarla Boscono model the women’s collection wearing almost bare faces and relaxed undone hair. The boldness of the clothing serves as a frame to highlight the natural beauty of these women. Slicked back hair and red lips would have looked aged and dated. Under Carine’s watchful eye, the women wear the dresses and not the other way around. One photograph features Mariacarla Boscono holding her baby daughter, Mariąlucas; the sexiest grandmother in the world definitely still has baby on the brain.

Further congratulations should be extended to the brilliant black and white photography of Mert & Marcus.  

Take a look at the creation of Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2013 campaign

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Givenchy images © 2013 Givenchy.

Carine Roitfeld And Mario Testino: Upstreet

Today's visual feast comes to us courtesy of a collaboration between Carine Roitfeld and Mario Testino for the December 2000 issue of Upstreet. Shot in locations across the world such as Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Moscow, London, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Tangier, Lima, Naples, Stockholm, and Jaipur, I am fascinated with the array of looks that this creative duo have captured in their editorial. Carine's ability to imbue her images with her sense of humor never ceases to amaze me. Amusez-vous!

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Carine Roitfeld and Mario Testino images via dioramour on Fashion Spot

Update on dimanche 6 janvier 2013 by kellina

Note that an anonymous commenter claims this is not the work of Carine Roitfeld. I have no way of verifying the creator and I love the images so they will remain but you have been warned.

Carine Roitfeld: Gucci Gucci Girl

In 1998, the British magazine ELLE Decoration had the acumen to ask, "Gucci girl... Tom Ford's muse... What's her place like?" and Carine Roitfeld graciously permitted them access to her Parisian sanctuary for their May issue. She and her partner, Christian "Sisley" Restoin, maintain a minimalist decor that is refined and elegant while at the same time warm and inviting. I admire the eloquent description of Carine and Sisley by editor Sally Brampton: "In the cool, light space of their Paris apartment, the two look like living pieces of Le Corbusier; streamlined and devastatingly elegant."

David Chipperfield is the architect that revamped this 1930s gem into one of the chicest living spaces in the world; much of the bespoke furniture is also his design mixed with the work of Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. The spread was photographed by Martin Morrell for ELLE Decoration. Visit the gallery to see "Gucci Gucci Girl" in its entirety.

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Carine Roitfeld and Christian "Sisley" Restoin apartment photographs © 1998 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CR Fashion Book: Dive Right In

The second issue of CR Fashion Book is due to publish in February and our initial peek at the magazine is fascinating... Stylist Mélanie Huynh shows the season’s resort looks with a splash of imagination in the editorial “Dive Right In.” Model Anmari Botha sports swimwear by Speedo and Arena underneath tops, shorts, skirts, and dresses by Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Chanel, and Calvin Klein. The pièce de résistance is the headgear — the Balenciaga turban and the swimcaps by Headcovers Unlimited — très sporty, très chic. The brilliant editorial was shot at Piscine Pontoise, Carine Roitfeld's favorite swimming pool in Paris, by Robert Nethery. After this seductive tease, I am certainly excited to see more of CR Fashion Book Issue 2…

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CR Fashion Book editorial images courtesy of crfashionbook.com.

Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C.: The Smoky Eye

I am honored to present the first official IWTBAR video — Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C.: The Smoky Eye by our "very cute looking" contributing editor, Renee Hernandez. She shares her interpretation of the smoky eye à la the limited edition makeup collection created by Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C. Cosmetics. Very special thanks to Carine Roitfeld and M.A.C. for their support of this makeup tutorial.

Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C.: The Smoky Eye
By Renee Hernandez

I’ve always told myself that your messy self is your most beautiful self and when I see pictures and interviews of Carine Roitfeld I know this is true. This shy, edgy, and provocative style maker does not like things to look perfect. She even admits that the best makeup look is when it is still smudged the next morning. Her collaboration with M.A.C. is true to her aesthetic — smoky eye, bold brow, nude lip, and a touch of whimsy with her “good luck” beauty mark.

To recreate Carine Roitfeld’s iconic look, begin with your eyes. This look uses Desert Camouflage Eye and Cheek Palette from the limited edition Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C. collection.

Iconic Eyes
To avoid eyeshadow dust from settling onto your foundation, start with the eyes.

Using a small, flat brush, apply Cactus Thorn across the base of your lid. Apply the same color with a smaller blending brush to the lower lash line. Blend around the edges for a softer effect.

At the outer corner of the eye, apply Desert using a slightly pointed blending brush. Take a larger blending brush and blend over Cactus Thorn.

Keep building the drama with Smolder Kohl Eye Pencil. Glide liner across your upper lash line. Apply Carbon over the liner using a small blending brush for a softer effect.

Continue defining the eyes by applying Carbon with a small angle brush past the outer corner of your eye for an subtle cat-eye shape. Finish by lining the lower water line with Smolder Kohl liner. Smudge eye pencil using small blending brush to diffuse and soften the edge.

Accent the look by applying Sahara Dust under the brow.

Full Brows
The eyebrows are brushed downward and then lightly filled with Brunette Brow, the perfect brown-gray brow color (this color choice depends on your natural brow color). Brush upward for a softer-looking application, and keep them in place with a sweep of clear mascara or hairspray, if you like.

Natural Looking Finish
Gently remove excess eyeshadow dust with a little bit of moisturizer and a cotton ball. Use your favorite foundation or concealer to spot-touch and even out skin tone.

Mascara
Curl lashes and apply black mascara to top lashes, sweeping from root to tip.

Extra Definition
For extra definition, use Sandstorm cream blush to contour cheekbones. Apply color to the hollows of the cheek using your fingertips or angled contour brush and blend.

Nude Lips
A nude lip is the perfect finish to the sexy smoky eye. Glide Tropical Mist directly from the tube, starting at the center of your upper lip and working out. Repeat on the bottom lip.

Good Luck Star
Place stencil on your cheek just below your eye. Fill stencil in with M.A.C. Fluidline in Blacktrack using a small angled brush.

And there you have it. Tired but sexy. So Carine.

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Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2012 M.A.C. Cosmetics. Carine Roitfeld X M.A.C.: The Smoky Eye film stills © 2012 Renee Hernandez. All Rights Reserved.