Carine Roitfeld's Five Favorite Fashion Editorials

Carine Roitfeld sat for an interview with The Gentlewoman for their fourth issue, Autumn & Winter 2011, and I was fascinated by the list of Carine's top five fashion editorials, her very favorites among her impressive body of work. Of course she chose the stunners, provocation at its chicest outer limit. My favorite line from the interview: "Even if the socks are bad, it's not a problem." Visit The Gentlewoman to see more of the issue, available on newsstands now.

1. “The Butcher” 

The Face, 1997
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Eva Herzigova
Photographer: Mario Testino

“Shot during the meat crisis in Britain, this much-copied story was a turning point in my career. And I don’t even like meat!”

2. "Chic"

Visionaire #22, 1997
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Kim Iglinsky
Photographer: Mario Testino

“I’d been in a car accident and had to wear a neck brace, so Mario suggested that we use it in the shoot. We had the model on a beautiful bicycle because I think a girl on a bike is very sexy. She was in Gucci heels, a shirt, a short skirt and the neck brace with some jewelry over it — very chic.” Note also that Mario Testino served as guest editor for this issue.

3. “Corps & Lames”

Vogue Paris, February 2005
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Gemma Ward
Photographer: Mario Testino

“We had Gemma Ward playing with scissors and cutting the hair of a Barbie doll. This is something I used to do as a child — all little girls like to cut their Barbies’ hair, no?” The model turns the scissors on her own lashes as well; in marring our ideal of the perfect long lashes, her act seems quite perverse.

4. “Naughty Parisian Maid” 

The Face, December 1997
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Ehrinn Cummings
Photographer: Mario Testino

“I love the contrast between the model’s very chic look and her manic behavior. We had her under a glass table, polishing it with a Louis Vuitton scarf and even cleaning the stove with a cotton bud while wearing Saint Laurent."

5. “Festin”

Vogue Paris, October 2010
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Crystal Renn
Photographer: Terry Richardson

“A very provocative shoot, this was inspired by one of my favorite films, La Grande Bouffe. The smell of the squid was so strong the hairdresser fainted.”

Carine Roitfeld in The Gentlewoman image courtesy of lesmads.de. Editorial images © 2005, 2010 Condé Nast; © 1997 Visionaire Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

[dara]

This post just made my day! Many times I have wondered what c.r.'s favorite editorials were...now I know. It would be great to also find out her favorite magazine covers! On a side note, I love the layout of this blog, so elegant and well thought out. Brava, kellina!

[kellina]

Dara, thank you!!! Your kind words just made my day!! I was just about to email you, I was thinking as I was posting it that you would love the editorial "Chic," it so reminds me of your exquisite taste. I will work on discovering her favorite covers next. :) So happy to hear you love the layout, thank you!!! Sometimes I think maybe change it up, but for me simple is the only way. I like the spotlight on the content with everything else recessing quietly, there if you need it. Thanks again for your sweet words!!

[Mike]

Cool post. Some thoughts came to mind when I was looking at Carine's favorite editorials.

1. The movie Delicatessen.
2. I didn't know they made black neck braces. The next time I get whiplash, I'm demanding a black neck brace.
3. My back after my buzz cut. Plus, be careful with those scissors!
4. Meh.
5. Deep-throating calimari. I'm impressed.

[kellina]

Ha ha ha! Thank you for your insights, Michael, you are amusing and astute. I love hearing the thoughts that Carine's work inspires in you.

[rocio rivera]

Truly FAB post! Thank you so much for bringing Carine's world to our laptops!
Sincerely,
Rocio
www.irreverentnewyork.blogspot.com

[Ms.Paradise]

I love her personality. Its exciting to read her own point of view regarding her career. Thank you for posting this. Your blog is killing it this week. Great stuff.

[Carol]

So bold, so strong and unusual in their beauty ...Shots to remember. Styling that rocks!

[bernie]

Theres a lots of missing

[Kate]

I do love this list of wonderful Roitfeld editorials!! They are provocative and witty at the same time!

[Lee]

Loved finding out what her favorites are! The styling is so gorgeous in these photos it's impossible to look away - even though the creepiness of some of them make me want to! (I would have fainted over the squid as well & kept the hairdresser company on the floor.)

[Renee]

And you have each one linked to a gallery! Thank you so much for that. I love clicking through...what a visual treat.

[kellina]

My pleasure, Rocio, thanks a lot for your kind words!

[kellina]

Thanks very much, Ms. Paradise! Sweet comments like yours make it all worthwhile.

[kellina]

So right, Carol! Strong and memorable is Carine's calling card as a stylist.

[kellina]

Bernie, five is not very many in the face of her œuvre...

[kellina]

Totally, Kate!!! Her ability to transmit a sexy yet humorous vibe is singular.

[kellina]

Nice! Thank you, Lee! Perfectly stated, it is impossible to look away...

[kellina]

Of course, Renee! We aim to please. So happy that you are enjoying the images. It is clear to see her style has not varied over time, only grown stronger.

[J Umm]

great inspiration! love the pic with gemma ward in it, i love her!!!
i remember the first time i saw her in an ad, and it was for YSL, it was incred and so luxe!
thanks for sharing!

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[kellina]

Absolutely, J Umm! I just followed you, thanks so much for stopping by!!

[sarah]

The no. 5 story is classic

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