Restoin-Roitfeld Launches Hambleton In London

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld partnered with Andy Valmorbida and Giorgio Armani to host pop expressionist Richard Hambleton's first art exhibit in London and as surely as the champagne and vodka flowed it was another sold out show. "Richard Hambleton—New York" opened at The Dairy with a private viewing of works by the artist, half of which had never been shown before. Of course Carine Roitfeld turned out to support her son's endeavor, financially as well as maternally: “I am incredibly proud of him and I love the art too; I have bought a small, very classic piece.”

Vladimir looked masterful in a black Armani suit welcoming a beautiful array of guests including his mother and his father, Christian Restoin, his girlfriend, Giovanna Battaglia, Roberta Armani, Lara Stone, David Walliams, Imogen Poots, Amber Le Bon, Holly Fulton, Pam Hogg, Jameela Jamil, Reggie Yates, Saffron Le Bon, Zara Martin, Annabel Wallis, James Ruso, Kensington Leverne, and Craig Lawrence.

La Roitfeld was amusing as ever at the party, sharing anecdotes about Vladimir: "He wasn't a particularly artistic child — he was more turned on to football, and I never took him to museums," and a juicy aside with Grazia — she will be back in London next week for a Vogue Paris shoot with ten of the UK's best fashion designers including Mary Katrantzou, definitely an editorial I do not want to miss.

"Richard Hambleton—New York" is on view to the general public now until December 3, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Dairy, 7 Wakefield Street. Visit the photo gallery to see more of the party.

Carine Roitfeld, Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Andy Valmorbida photographs © 2010 Fairchild Fashion Group; © 2010 Nick Harvey. All Rights Reserved.

Lula As Carine Roitfeld And Friends

My adorable friend Lula at The Subject I Know Best found inspiration in the recent outfits of Carine Roitfeld, Anna Dello Russo, and Giovanna Battaglia. She has created a lovely new series around their fabulous wardrobes all modeled by Lula. Visit her site to view more of her artful tribute to fashion's greatest stylists in "Exploring Aesthetics."

Fashion illustrations © 2010 Lula — The Subject I Know Best. All Rights Reserved.

Restoin-Roitfeld Shows Pol In London

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld opened a new exhibit featuring Parisian artist Nicolas Pol last week at The Old Dairy in London as part of the Frieze Art Fair. In typical Roitfeld fashion, the private opening party for "Nicolas Pol, Mother of Pouacrus" looks to be glamorous yet fun... check the photo gallery for evidence. I might add profitable as well: every painting sold by the evening's end, even those created merely hours before by the artist.

Asked for his inspiration for one of his paintings, Pol politely replied that he had used the idea of a virgin prostitute,"I began to see her as a hermaphrodite, masturbating, surrounded by sex toys. I just love the idea of the possessed skeleton fucking itself." Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld glowingly refers to Vladi's work: "Tonight is all about the art of my son, and I am just a proud mother." "Nicolas Pol, Mother of Pouacrus" runs from October 15 to November 5; be sure to stop in to view the art that Pol describes as his invitation to see painting as witchcraft before all the pieces are tucked away in private collections by their enchanted buyers.

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, Nicolas Pol, Carine Roitfeld, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Robert Konjic photographs courtesy of independent.co.uk and © 2010 Conde Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Restoin-Roitfeld Launches Hambleton In Moscow

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Andy ValmorbidaCarine Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia Though it has been a few days since the opening party for Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld's latest gig, the photographs of the event are lovely so better late than never...

Vladi and Andy Valmorbida collaborated to curate another show for street artist Richard Hambleton, exhibiting this time in Moscow at the State Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit of new pop expressionist work by Hambleton runs through September 29; the art travels next to a show in London in November.

I love these images, the one of his mother, Carine Roitfeld and his girlfriend, Giovanna Battaglia is especially adorable. I wonder if it is tough for a man to be under the constant scrutiny of two of the world's most talented stylists.... Visit the photo gallery for more shots from the "Richard Hambleton—New York" opening in Moscow.

Carine Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida"Richard Hambleton—New York" Moscow Opening photographs © 2010 Condé Nast and courtesy of mainpeople.ru.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld: Hendrix Pop-Up Party

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is electric in black for the release of Fin DAC's screen print Hendrix: Still Reigning, Still Dreaming in London on Thursday. The pop-up exhibit was hosted by Beautiful Crime at the Red Bull Studios to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of musical legend Jimi Hendrix. Guests viewed Fin DAC's striking 16-color print finished by hand and bid in an auction of the Irish urban artist's work including four originals in copper, metal, newspaper collage, and wood. On hand to DJ the event was Stuee from The Paddingtons. Does anyone know who designed Julia's outrageously sexy little black dress?

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld photograph courtesy of daylife.com.