Carine Roitfeld: Grand Entrance

Olivier Zahm shot this photograph of the entrance to the Parisian apartment of Carine Roitfeld and Christian Restoin, of course the exterior of the building is as refined as the interior. The black and white treatment heightens the impact, accenting the graceful lines and the lovely stone textures of the facade. I never realized until seeing this photo how much I desire a powerful pair of marble columns adorning the entrance to my home...

Carine Roitfeld's Parisian apartment building © 2010 Purple Fashion magazine.

Comments

[Amina]

Woah!!!! That's got style! Well chosen Carine and Christian, must be nice to come home to a house like this. And the enter that amazing apartment. Sigh....

[cupcake]

I love how clean black and white are together in architecture (like a tux). The classic and clean lines are consistent with the interior of her apartment. Beautiful!
cupcake
(p.s. Last night I was reading through the your blog from the start, it is really so well done. It's like re-visiting a favorite magazine that you keep for years.) xo

[oncet]

What? Nothing about Julia? =)

I really Don't have a crush on her. Well I DON'T!

(still want to know what font you use...)

[Kate]

It needs a plant! ;)

[kellina]

Oui, oui, Amina!!!!! Moi aussi...

[kellina]

Absolutely agreed, Cupcake — classic, clean, and consistent. That's our girl! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am glad that you consider it worthwhile to visit my past posts again. The test of time is a tough one to pass particularly in the ephemeral world of fashion. xo

[kellina]

Hee hee, well that was Julia's front door in her younger days, Oncet. I think you Do...

; )

The primary font for the text on the site is Lucida. The headlines are set in Georgia.

[kellina]

Or two, Kate!

; )

[SMM]

Yes, please!

[oncet]

ahh! LuCINda! Merci beaucoup, Mlle. de Boer

[kellina]

I'll ask if we can get a deal on two sets, SMM.

; )

[kellina]

Pas problème, Oncet.

[sophie tagel]

Un seul mot : Wouahh !

[kellina]

Ouai, Sophie, c'est vrai !

[maya]

This beautiful flat, does not have many furniture and still looks amazing. Very unique! Beautiful peaceful colors, everything seems so relaxing and nothing is disturbing.

[kellina]

You are right, Maya, Carine's home is very peaceful and soothing. Unlike the feeling in a lot of elegant homes, the clean openness here is calming and comforting.