Happy Birthday Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld!

According to his sister Julia, today is Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld's 25th birthday and what a prosperous year he celebrates. Vladimir translates from Russian as "one who owns the world" and in the New York art world he is hard at work on making good on his name. He sold a million dollars worth of art for Richard Hambleton this year as well as quite a few works for Nicolas Pol at a better price than previously fetched. Let's not forget the "Three Photographers" show that happened in February of this year, another artful success in Vladimir's favor. Probably the best gift of all is the relationship he formed with Giovanna Battaglia. Bon anniversaire, Vladi !

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and family and friends collage photographs courtesy of cobrasnake, nymag,com, papermag.com, Park Avenue Peerage/Patrick McMullen, and style.com.
Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Happy Birthday Julia Restoin-Roitfeld!

Happiest of birthday wishes to Mademoiselle Julia Restoin-Roitfeld who turns 29 today. She and her boyfriend Robert Konjic are both Scorpios, perhaps an extended birthday holiday is the explanation behind Julia's notable absence from her brother Vladimir's opening on Monday night. Whatever she is doing to celebrate, I hope that she enjoys her special day. Joyeux anniversaire, Julia !

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld photographs courtesy of Purple Magazine and Fashion Spot

Happy Birthday Giovanna Battaglia!

I'd like to wish a belated happy birthday to Giovanna Battaglia. According to my sources, this beautiful Italian turned 30 on Saturday, September 26. She spent the day in Milan with her boyfriend Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld lunching at the fabulous Bulgari Hotel. J'adore her birthday outfit, as always she looks so chic and elegant without being overdone. This is her first time celebrating her birthday with Vladimir, I hope that he got her a very special gift. Many happy returns, Gio!

Giovanna Battaglia photograph © 2009 Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.
Bulgari Hotel photograph courtesy of bulgarihotels.com.

Happy Birthday Carine Roitfeld!

Though it is absolutely impossible to believe, today is Carine Roitfeld's 55th birthday. What do you get for the woman that has everything? To make it easier, let's look at her wish list. Yes, even the illustrious Carine Roitfeld keeps a wish list and here is what she is lusting after this season:

• Black belted coat: "slightly military, just below the knee"
• Black cape: “not too fantastical”
• Velvet pencil skirt: “always on the knee, no one has ever designed the perfect velvet pencil skirt”

Myself, I came up with a gift for all of us—today I am unveiling a new feature on the site in honor of Carine's birthday. I Want To Be A Roitfeld now includes a section titled "Galerie de Roitfeld" filled with photo collections of the Roitfeld family and the people and events in their lives. Nestled in the righthand column right underneath the "Favorites" section, just click on any photo to flip through its related album. I hope you like it...

Based on her birth date, Carine's zodiacal sign is Virgo which is the sixth astrological sign and considered a feminine and earth sign. Virgo is thought to be compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo so perhaps this is why she and Karl Lagerfeld (a fellow Virgo) are so close. Virgos are also known for having a discriminating eye, impeccable taste, great attention to detail, and a preference for well-tailored, simple styles. Sounds like an apt description to me...

How do you think Carine celebrates her special day? Pastel tinted macaroons? Loads of gorgeously wrapped and beribboned gifts? Spa day? Please leave your thoughts in the Comments area below. Also, I'd love to know what you think of the new photo gallery feature so feel free to comment on that as well.

Carine Roitfeld photograph courtesy of Lutz & Patmos
Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in Vingt Ans photograph © Condé Nast