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

Carine Roitfeld On Avenue Montaigne

I have never seen a photograph as beautiful as this one by Monochrome Magazine of Carine Roitfeld strolling the Avenue Montaigne. She has such presence that her colored form seems to be alive in the midst of this monochromatic metropolis. Even though her back is to the camera, she appears to exist outside of the one dimension in which she is captured here. Phew, I will return to this image again and again for inspiration. And wait until you see who is playing footsy with Vladimir...

Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2009 by Monochrome Magazine. All Rights Reserved.

Carine Roitfeld On Martin Margiela

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the house of Martin Margiela, Rizzoli is publishing a decadent hardcover tome with over 400 color photographs of the work of this elusive fashion genius. Carine Roitfeld and other fashion luminaries have written essays for the new book titled Maison Martin Margiela, debuting in October 2009. This beautiful gem offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of the famously secretive designer. The clever cover—white cotton, embroidered— is a tribute to Margiela's calling card: the telltale tag that is anonymously attached to every piece his house produces, distinguished by its lack of distinguishment. Luxurious paper, silver ink, twelve! ribbon bookmarks (probably still not enough), and hundreds of photos from Margiela's personal collection make this a page turner for fashionistas everywhere. Other essayists include Susannah Frankel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vanessa Beecroft, Andree Putman, Chris Decron, Didier Grumbach, Vincent Wierink, Sonia Rachline, Olivier Saillard, and Lele Acquarone.

Photograph of Maison Martin Margiela book © 2009 by Maison Martin Margiela, Rizzoli New York. All Rights Reserved.