Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld's New Haircut

I was shocked to see that Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld is sporting a new shorter hairdo, quelle surprise ! He was photographed while in Brazil for a show he curated by Nicolas Pol in São Paulo. What did Vladimir most want to see during his visit to Brazil? "A football match with Neymar. But the schedule is too tight, it will be virtually impossible." What do you think of Vladi's new coiffure — oui ou non ?

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld © 29012 Grupo Glamuram. All Rights Reserved.

CR Fashion Book: The Cat's Meow

My Siamese kitten, affectionately known as Walter "Baby" White, has given CR Fashion Book his official stamp of approval. I opened the latest issue of V Magazine to the special insert of Carine Roitfeld's new magazine and Walter immediately pounced. He enjoyed her latest video as well, such a little tease… Carine has confirmed that CR Fashion Book will launch 13 September and we are quite literally counting the hours, second by second, in the countdown clock in the sidebar....

Walter "Baby" White with CR Fashion Book © 2012 Kellina de Boer. Film still via crfashionbook.com.

IWTBAR Contest Winner: Sarra Salib

It is a distinct pleasure to announce the results of The Little Black Jacket contest... the essays in praise of Carine Roitfeld were so good that I decided to modify the prize structure and award three winners. I will be publishing various entries from the contest over the next few weeks beginning today with the winning essay, congratulations and thanks to all who entered!

First Prize
Sarra Salib
"Carine Roitfeld: The One and Only"
Prize: The Little Black Jacket and IWTBAR black tee

Second Prize
Morgan Von Steen
"Rap Ode To Carine Roitfeld"
Prize: IWTBAR black tee

Third Prize
Jessica Eritou
"Relating To Carine Roitfeld"
Prize: IWTBAR mug

Carine Roitfeld: The One and Only
By Sarra Salib

Carine Roitfeld celebrated Vogue Paris’ 90th anniversary by writing “If one word were to sum up the elegance, the luxury, the audacity, the desire and the spirit, no doubt it would be Vogue.” I would like to take the opportunity to modify Carine’s breathtakingly beautiful happy anniversary note and dedicate it to The One and Only herself: If one name were to sum up the elegance, the irreverence, the audacity, the charm, and the spirit, no doubt it would be Carine Roitfeld. The first time I fell in love with Carine was through Style.com’s “Get the Look.” The look was her (in my opinion) iconic, casual, summer ensemble. Carine wore perfectly tailored, 70s cut white pants; olive colored Equipment silk shirt; the unobtrusive Salvador Dali crucifix necklace; nude, dangerously high sandals; honey hued straight screen of hair; kohl rimmed eyes; and one must not forget, Carine’s favorite accessory, the cell phone. Style.com’s description was accurate in that “It’s impossible to emulate the style of Paris Vogue’s Carine Roitfeld.” This was quintessential Carine. This was cool Carine. The outfit looks deceivingly simple to one’s eye, but when dissected down, there are myriad elements that make this ephemeral style belong to one person. Indeed, there is no point in belaboring futile efforts. Is it the way she conspicuously takes each step as if the concrete street is her own runway? Is it the way her hair falls on her face and masks her as a shield? Is it the way her haunting green eyes peer from behind and delve deep into the enchanted followers’ souls? Even the way she rolls her sleeves is permeated by aesthetic. An essay is an insufficient space to serenade Carine. I could go on elaborating and abstracting, and still fail to capture this woman’s genius and talent. A daughter, a sister, a mother, a lover, and a legendary stylist. She’s everything. Her genuine and sincere smile is enough reason to make you fall in love.

Carine Roitfeld photograph courtesy of Fashion Spot.

Carine Roitfeld For M.A.C.

Okay, so there is no catching up with the Roitfelds but I will continue to do my best... It is such an exciting week for Roitfeld fans with lots of glorious news. One of the highlights is the first glimpse of the entire 23-piece collection that M.A.C. and Carine Roitfeld have collaborated to create as well as a video from behind the scenes. Of course the focus of the collection is Carine's signature look, the smoky eye and the neutral lip, with a touch of whimsy in the star stencil for making stellar beauty marks. Most important to note is the limited availability of the collection: it releases online today and then at M.A.C. counters beginning 6 September but will be on sale only through 4 October — in other words, don't wait, order your favorites now for your chance to look like a Roitfeld. If, like me, you want it all, I have done the math for us... one of each item in the collection will set you back a mere $471.50....

Here is the entire list, visit M.A.C. for more details:

Carine Roitfeld Accessories 49 Lash $16

Carine Roitfeld Accessories Full Lash Curler $20

Carine Roitfeld Accessories Good Luck Star $18

Carine Roitfeld Accessories Tweezer/Slant $33

Carine Roitfeld Brow Set $16

Carine Roitfeld Eye Brows, Brunette $15

Carine Roitfeld Face and Body Foundation SPF 15 $27

Carine Roitfeld Fluidline Blacktrack $15

Carine Roitfeld Full Face Kit, Desert Camouflage $44

• Sahara Dust (satin)
• Cactus Thorn (frost)
• Desert (satin)
• Carbon (matte)
• Sand Storm (sheer)

Carine Roitfeld Full Face Kit, Jungle Camouflage $44

• Dew (pearl)
• Camo (satin)
• Bad Lieutenant (matte)
• Carbon (matte)
• Boot Camp Bronze (sheer)

Carine Roitfeld Kohl Power Eye Pencil $15

Carine Roitfeld Lipstick, Tropical Mist $16.50

Carine Roitfeld Mascara, Studio Fix Bold BlackLash $16

Carine Roitfeld Mascara, Zoom Fast BlackLash $16

Carine Roitfeld Medium Angled Shading Brush 275 $25

Carine Roitfeld Mineralize Concealer $20

Carine Roitfeld Nail Lacquer, Underfire Red $17.50

Carine Roitfeld Nail Lacquer, Undercover Nude $17.50

Carine Roitfeld Small Angle Brush 266 $20

Carine Roitfeld Square Foundation Brush 191 $33

Carine Roitfeld Studio Fix Fluid $27

Carine Roitfeld for M.A.C. images  © 2012 M.A.C. All Rights Reserved. Collage via starving.com.br

Update on vendredi 31 août 2012 by kellina

According to sources at M.A.C., their Carine Roitfeld line will be available in the EU beginning in October.

Catching Up With The Roitfelds

I have a hodgepodge of items related to the Roitfelds that may interest you, so permit me to fire them at you in random order…

First the fantastic psychedelic chic of the lead photograph, captured by Olivier Zahm as the Roitfeld family dined at Omen in New York.

Note that The Little Black Jacket by Carine Roitfeld and Karl Lagerfeld publishes today — you have approximately five more hours in which to enter our essay contest for your chance to win a free copy of the book as well as a black IWTBAR tee.

An angelic image of Lara Stone is currently featured on CR Fashion Book, Carine gives wings to fashion yet again… Dare I say it is divine….

The date has changed for Carine Roitfeld's talk as part of the Creative Leaders program at the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in New York. The event will take place on Monday, 5 November.

The Little Black Jacket photography exhibit will travel to the Saatchi Gallery in London, on display 12–29 October.

Los Angeles brand Co has released a short film titled Tependris Rising to accompany their new collection. Illustrated by Konstantin Kakanias, the short focuses on the imaginary designer Mrs. Tependris with real life fashion stars such as Carine Roitfeld seated front row. Tependris Rising is directed by The Pain.

“CBS Sunday Morning” will air a profile of Carine Roitfeld on 9 September.

Carine Roitfeld, Julia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld photos courtesy of purple.fr and co-collections.com via youtube.com