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mercredi
févr.032010

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld In The Selby Book

Remember last spring when Julia Restoin-Roitfeld graciously opened up her home to photographer Todd Selby and gave all of us a lovely glimpse of her life? We got to see the beauty products that Julia prefers, the unique jewelry that she collects such as the gorgeous pieces by Tom Binns, Alexis Bittar, Pamela Love, and Czarina, her mindblowing shoe closet, including sexy stunners designed by Brian Atwood, her toys, even her well tended orchids. Now we can see all of this and more in hardcover format: The Selby Is in Your Place collects the cool portraits Todd Selby has amassed into one dynamic book due to publish the first of May. I cannot wait to own a copy. As an added bonus, some of the portraits have never been seen before! Now if only there were photographs of Vladimir's apartment to complete the collection...

p.s. If you visit The Selby regularly you may enjoy the Question & Answer section at the bottom of each profile complete with illustrations by the subjects. For some reason, Julia's Q&A was not posted originally but it is now and of course it is très adorable including a priceless sketch of Brigitte Bardot.

Photograph of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld in her bedroom © 2009 Todd Selby. All Rights Reserved.

dimanche
déc.132009

Perfect Gifts For Roitfeld Fans: Books And Magazines

It's tough to believe that we are in the midst of the holiday season already, but here we are nonetheless. If you are looking for perfect gifts to delight your favorite fashionistas, check out the list of literary items below which either reference the Roitfeld family or were designated as a Roitfeld favorite. These gifts are guaranteed to make stylish folks smile upon receipt.

 

Vogue Paris subscription
Imagine your beloved singing your praises ten times a year due to just one gift...with a subscription to Vogue Paris, it is possible you'll be thanked ten times for the gift! Amazing return on one's investment, non ? Make someone very happy...times ten.


Vogue Hommes International subscription
May I suggest a subscription for him: Carine Roitfeld's other pet project, Vogue Hommes International. Makes nice eye candy for you, too, and it's written in English so you need not know French to enjoy it.

 

Stylist: The Interpreters of Fashion
Carine Roitfeld's work as a stylist is honored in this beautifully designed and printed volume, Stylist, perfect for the minimalist coffee table. It's a pleasure to browse, especially because the different artists featured have quite distinctive styles; in many cases these are the creators responsible for the iconic fashion images of today.


 

New Paris Interiors
The book showcases the Parisian apartment of Carine Roitfeld and Christian Restoin, a glorious space as created by David Chipperfield. At once classical and modern, simple and elegant, it is the perfect backdrop to the living work of art that inhabits the space. Bonus: New Paris Interiors gives you access to the homes of many others with unique and amazing style throughout Paris, complete with photographs of their individual selections and collections.

 

Maison Martin Margiela
Carine Roitfeld contributed to the writing of this stylish book, it's a beauty. I so admire the cover treatment, it is perfectly suited to its subject matter. Does anyone know the book designer? I have yet to get a peek at it myself, but the reviews I've read are very positive.

 

Egon Schiele: Drawings and Watercolors
Carine Roitfeld's favorite artist is Egon Schiele, an Austrian Expressionist; I utterly concur. Schiele produced an astounding ouevre of hundreds of oil paintings and thousands of watercolors and drawings before his untimely death in 1918, he was only twenty-eight. This beautiful edition collects his work, with each chapter representing one year in Schiele's short life. Richard Avedon wrote the foreword.

 

Helmut Newton: Sumo
When dressing, Carine Roitfeld often imagines herself as the subject of a Helmut Newton photo, focusing on the strength of the black and white image. Check out Taschen's release of a new edition of the infamous and elusive Helmut Newton: Sumo, it is a substantial collection of the influential work of this seminal fashion photographer.

 

Raphael Mazzucco Collected Art
What makes Raphael Mazzucco Collected Art the perfect book for any of the style conscious on your list? The foreword is written by Carine Roitfeld, Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld considers it among his favorite books, it is the first published work of the photographer and painter, only a thousand copies exist, what could be better? Good luck finding a copy...

 

Indochine: Stories, Shaken and Stirred
The fashion haunt Indochine in Manhattan celebrates 25 years of merrymaking and this beautiful book captures the beautiful people spending time making this the hallowed fashion hangout for over a quarter of a century...That statistic is truly impressive in terms of fashion years.

 

Tom Ford
This book catalogs Tom Ford's work for Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci during the years 1994 to 2004. Carine Roitfeld keeps it on her coffee table and she is proud of the work featured in it that she did with Ford. It includes hundreds of photographs by Richard Avedon, Todd Eberle, Craig McDean, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Terry Richardson, Herb Ritts, Mario Testino, and others; many of the images were previously unpublished.

Helmut Newton photograph of woman in saddle © 2008 Taschen. All Rights Reserved.
Vogue Paris cover image © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
Book cover images courtesy of Amazon.

samedi
nov.072009

Indochine Now In Print

J'adore the cover of the newly published Indochine: Stories, Shaken and Stirred, a beautiful book that captures the beautiful people celebrating, merrymaking, moving, and shaking in this hallowed fashion hangout over the last quarter of a century. Notice I didn't actually say eating... Look at all the special occasions the Roitfelds have spent at Indochine as proof of its goodness: birthdays, graduations, art opening afterparties. Contributors to the book include Julianne Moore, Patrick McMullan, Moby, Tom Sachs, Salman Rushdie, Narciso Rodriguez, Patrick Demarchelier, Francesco Clemente, Helmut Lang, Julian Schnabel, Roxanne Lowit, and many other notables. T Magazine held a fascinating interview with Jean-Marc Houmard about the 25th anniversary of Indochine and the publication of the book; Houmard joined forces with Huy Chi Le and Michael Callahan to buy Indochine in 1992.

Indochine: Stories, Shaken and Stirred cover image courtesy of Amazon

mardi
août112009

The Sartorialist In Print

Carine Roitfeld is featured in a new book being published tomorrow when one of the world's best street style blogs becomes a printed volume. Get your copy of The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman today to see what they are wearing on the streets worldwide, including Australia, Italy, France, and the United States. Other notable subjects include Lou Doillon, Franca Sozzani, Irina Lazareanu, and many more all captured with that unique touch that graces each of Schuman's beautiful candid shots.

The Sartorialist cover image courtesy of Amazon

mercredi
juil.012009

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.

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