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.

Comments

[cupcake]

Whoa, Carine's dress is daring, non? They both look great but are showing a lot of skin, which is ok for Julia but much for Carine in my opinion. Is the bottom of Carine's dress see-thru?
Cupcake
xo

[Kate]

Julia rocks that dress!!!

[oncet]

Different make-up look for Julia--still stunning though.

Oh NOOOO I'm starting to sound like everyone else on here! AAHHHHHHHGGGG!!!

[Bludog]

I don't know ... on the one hand, you have mutton dressed as spring lamb, and on the other, a bit too much "leg of lamb." Just because the dress has a slit does not mean you have to stick your whole leg of out it.

I think perhaps they should have traded dresses.

[cigalechantawhat]

I don't like either dress. The dresses seem to be wearing them rather than the other way around.

[woolgathering&miscellany]

that slit is AMAZING.

[cliff-lee.blogspot.com]

That Givenchy Couture dress just doesn't look good on Carine and I think she should've sticked to her usual sexy style that works for her rather than trying to wear a couture piece that just doesn't suit her unfortunately.

[kellina]

Cupcake, I think the bottom of Carine's dress may have a pattern that is transparent in some areas. xo

She DOES, Kate! As noted by woolgathering&miscellany, that slit!

Oncet, I could hardly discern your voice amongst the fashion din... definitely a different look for our Julia.

Bludog, thanks for the metaphor and the advice!

Cigalechanta, sorry to hear that. What do you think of Bludog's concepts, should the two exchange dresses instead?

Cliff-lee, for most women I might agree, but Carine dares to take chances.