Dolce, Gabbana, Battaglia, Roitfeld Vacation

On Sunday, Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia were spotted in the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Italy, vacationing with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, popping on and off their yacht to shop and eat a bit. Of course you already know that Giovanna was formerly the house model and muse for D&G and currently serves as an editor for Vogue L'Uomo. It's nice to see that they remain close friends. I love Giovanna's denim cutoffs and the way she has entwined her necklaces, perfect attire for an island getaway. For more vacation photos of the entourage, visit Fashionologie.

Photograph of Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Giovanna Battaglia, Domenico Dolce, and Stefano Gabbana courtesy of fashionologie.com

Evolution Of Design In Vogue Paris

I noticed that the design of Vogue Paris changed with the August 2009 issue so I chose a few of my favorite pages from my favorite section to illustrate the evolution of the design. In the December 2007/January 2008 version of "Une Fille Un Style", Lou Doillon is featured as her demi-soeur Charlotte Gainsbourg was the guest editor for the issue. Isn't her bulldog Spyke so cute? I love that she decorates with butterflies.

In the April 2008 "Une Fille Un Style" shown, none other than Roitfeld sweetheart Giovanna Battaglia graced readers with a peep inside her private quarters (merci bcp, Olivier Lalanne!). I love Giovanna's quote regarding one of her favorite designers: "Je suis une fan d'Azzedine Alaïa. Chaque fois que tu sors en Alaïa, tu peux être sure que tu ne rentres pas seule..." (I am a fan of Azzedine Alaïa. Each time you go out in Alaïa, you can be sure that you do not return alone…). I wonder if she was wearing Alaïa the first night she took Vladimir home...

In the 2009 version of "Une Fille Un Style" below, we see the new design showcasing Tracee Ross, Diana's daughter. Which of the three graphic iterations do you prefer?

Une Fille Un Style images of Lou Doillon © 2007 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
Une Fille Un Style images of Giovanna Battaglia © 2008 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
Une Fille Un Style images of Tracee Ross © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Donaldson Out, Battaglia In

At this point the photographic evidence suggests that Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld are inseparable and deliriously happy to be so. We raise our glasses along with theirs in toast to the world's most perfect couple, uniting the best of Paris and Milan in the fair city of New York. I cannot wait to see what happens next... Giovanna is wearing a dress from the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 09 collection. Adieu, Lily ! Bon voyage !

Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld photograph and Lily Donaldson photograph courtesy of rdujour.com

How Long Has This Been Going On

Here's a photo of Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia together taken on June 13 in Porto Ercole, Italy. They look divinely happy to me and make one gorgeous couple. Although Gio really needs to quit smoking, what an ugly habit for such a beautiful girl. J'adore Vladimir's superhero pose, I could imagine them bringing out the best in each other. And while I am dreaming, how about Giovanna Battaglia for editor-in-chief of Vogue US?

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia photograph coutesy of wireimage.com via rdujour.com

Vladi + Gio?

Okay, this is looking serious enough to move to the front page! I haven't seen my suspicions confirmed in print, but they say a picture is worth a thousand words... Are Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia officially a couple now? We, the fashion obsessed, need to know. Imagine, how would one decide on which side of the church to sit should it come to nuptials...

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia photograph source: style.com