New Editors At I Want To Be A Roitfeld

I am thrilled to announce the addition of two new editors here at I Want To Be A Roitfeld — Milla Msa, editor-at-large in Paris, and Kate Ringo Suzuki, editor-at-large in New York. I hope that you are already familiar with these talented women from their guest posts on this site as well as their own blogs, Kate's fabulous Everyday Glamour and Milla's fantastic Not Just Another Milla. Both will now be providing content for the site more regularly so look forward to reading more wonderful words from them. In case you do need an introduction, here are brief ones adapted from each of their blogs.

Milla MsaMilla Msa, a Parisian by marriage and a Londoner at heart, currently lives in the beautiful 5th arrondissement. When not in the kitchen pretending to be the eternally fabulous Nigella Lawson, Milla spends her time exploring the City of Light, wishing she could call Galeries Lafayette “home”, hunting for the perfect macaron, practising her Japanese on unsuspecting tourists whilst wondering why the French don’t smile, and wishing she had shares in Bottega Veneta. A woman can only dream...

Kate Ringo Suzuki is a Kate Ringo Suzukipersonal stylist in New York City who enjoys helping women who love fashion make the most of their wardrobes (She has been known to help their husbands, too). Kate concentrates on an evolution of style for each client showing fashion lovers how to put together new looks from pieces they already own; develop a collection of amazing outfits that work for different times, places, and occasions (T.P.O. for short); and feel truly confident about how they present themselves at all times.

I hope you will join me in officially welcoming Kate and Milla to the site... Looking forward to much more fashion and fun with all of you!

Bisous
Kellina

Milla Msa photograph © 2010 Milla Msa. Kate Ringo Suzuki photograph © 2010 Kate Ringo Suzuki. All Rights Reserved.

I Want To Be A Roitfeld In The New York Times

The New York Times ran a story titled "New Star in the Front Row" breaking the sad news that Carine Roitfeld and Emmanuelle Alt are no longer on speaking terms following the change in management at Vogue Paris. On a much happier note, also included in the story was a link to I Want To Be A Roitfeld mentioned by none other than Cathy Horyn as an exemplar of the burgeoning "cult of the editor." I thank you so much, Cathy! To think that a writer of your caliber reads my words makes me giddy!

Text and image © 2011 The New York Times Company. All Rights Reserved.

The Roitfelds At amfAR

Derek Blasberg nominated Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld as the best dressed couple at amfAR and I must say that I agree with his discerning taste. The amfAR Annual New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street marks the beginning of Fashion Week and as one of the chairs for the event, Carine was there to celebrate looking angelic in white Givenchy couture. Julia was equally gorgeous in a smoldering black dress by Louis Vuitton. Bill Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Diane von Furstenberg were the celebrities honored by the black-tie benefit. Other notable guests include Chelsea Clinton and new husband Marc Mezvinsky, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Donna Karan, Stefano Tonchi, Helena Christensen, Carol Alt, Iman, Karen Elson, Julianna Marguiles, Olivier Theyskens, and Blake Lively.

Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld photographs © 2011 Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

Update on dimanche 13 février 2011 by kellina

Carine Roitfeld and Diane Von FurstenbergJulia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert KonjicCarine Roitfeld and David LaurenCarine Roitfeld, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, et al photographs © 2011 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Roitfeld And Battaliga Engaged?

I noticed this adorable little puppy in Giovanna Battaglia's Twitpics, isn't he so cute? Then my eyes focused on the gorgeous diamond on her ring finger on her left hand — WHOA!!! I realize women wear rings on various fingers these days with no particular meaning attached, but this ring screams "attached." I certainly cannot state definitively that she and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld are engaged to be married but this evidence strongly suggests the possibility... If anyone knows anything about the status of their relationship, please let me know. We certainly would want to be among the first to congratulate the happy couple if so...

Giovanna Battaglia photograph courtesy of Twitter.com/Batgiovanna

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld Exhibits RETNA

On February 10, Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida present RETNA, a Los Angeles graffiti artist known for making fine art from street art. The solo exhibit "RETNA: The Hallelujah World Tour New York" debuts in New York with a Fashion Week opening party at the 560 Washington Street gallery. RETNA developed his style while working with the famous Seventh Letter crew, becoming recognized for the giant murals illustrated with his signature typographic motif. The artist created 35 works for this exhibit which is curated by Pat Tenore, owner of RVCA. Watch RETNA discuss his work in the studio and on the street in this brief video. I certainly hope we see Carine at the opening party...

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld presents RETNA images courtesy of flickr.com/anrchosyn, limitemagazine.com, and ampersandific.blogspot.com.