CR Fashion Book Issue 8: Made In America

In her own words, Carine Roitfeld describes her vision for the eighth issue of CR Fashion Book, which takes as its theme “Made In America”:

"In the '80s, fashion created a fantasy around the American girl—athletic, toned, smiling, happy, gracious, and perfect. For me, no model was more iconic than Christie Brinkley—with her white teeth and blonde hair—and her image was so compelling that it set a new beauty standard. Now, suddenly, in 2016, we see the comeback of the American model, and I find myself so excited by the new generation of stars. From young icon Gigi Hadid and new muse Staz Lindes to fresh face Bentley Mescall and intense beauty Kayla Scott, a class of U.S.A.-born girls is seducing fashion with striking yet uncomplicated looks…

Each of them brings something very special to fashion: Gigi with her beauty and personality; Staz with her bohemian spirit and talent as an actress and musician; Kayla with her fierce, confident attitude, and Bentley with her innocence… Social media has changed the way girls become discovered and build on their success, but the DNA of the American supermodel hasn’t changed at all: she is still healthy, smart, hard-working, independent and always arrives with a smile… Our readers love fashion and follow models as closely as we do. Of course Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Kim Kardashian have created huge buzz for us in the past, but I always like to balance the celebrity covers with model covers that speak to the dedicated lovers of fashion — such as myself…

My dream for this issue was to play with pop cultural ideas of the American woman to create something brand-new: a 21st century vision of Baywatch-era Pamela Anderson on Camila Morrone, a contemporary Miss U.S.A. on Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, and a modern expression of native beauty on Alice Metza. I chose as muses some of the most inspiring American 'girls' of all time, who fascinated the world (and continue to do so) with not only their beauty and style but their wit, grit, courage, and intellect. From Sacagawea, who helped open a path to the American West, to Emily Dickinson, who rewrote the conventions of poetry, to Jackie O, who served as a global symbol of endurance and grace. There's something about these women that is unshakably inspiring. I hope you think so too."

—Carine

Mademoiselle C chose to grace the “Made in America” covers with Gigi Hadid photographed by Sebastien Faena, Staz Lindes by Bjorn Iooss, Bentley Mescall by Felix Cooper, and Kayla Scott by Rory van Millingen. Which of the four covers is your favorite?

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Carine Roitfeld X UNIQLO Collection Debut

Dear readers, how many of you plan to shop the Carine Roitfeld X UNIQLO Collection at midnight? I hope very few of you in my size… The 69 pieces designed by Carine Roitfeld in collaboration with UNIQLO are now featured online, and although not officially on sale for a couple more hours, the Carineness of the collection is uncanny. If you are looking for a wardrobe of chic, simple pieces to combine effortlessly, CR X UNIQLO is all you need. In case you are thinking like me, one of each, I have done the math: $4908.10 for the entire Carine Roitfeld X UNIQLO Collection, a very low price for infinite chic.

Outer 
(15 pieces)
Wool vest, tailored jacket in black, grey tweed, charcoal pinstripe; tuxedo jacket in black; wool collarless jacket in black; soft wool jacket in black; wool chester coat in black, grey tweed; faux fur coat (short or long) in black, leopard.

Tops
(30 pieces)
Silk lace camisole, sleeveless shirt, camisole dress, silk shirt with or without sleeves in black, camo, leopard; 3/4 sleeve dress in black jersey with grommet neckline; merino, mohair, or cashmere sweater in black; faux leather long sleeve shirt in black; sheer polka dot shirt; short sleeve tee shirt graced with an illustration of Carine Roitfeld.

Bottoms
(11 pieces)
Tight fit skirt in wool in black, grey tweed, charcoal pinstripe, with or without pocket, faux leather with grommets at the hem, tuxedo; slim fit pants in wool blend in black, grey tweed, charcoal pinstripe.

Accessories
(13 pieces)
Shoulder and tote bag in black croc pattern; silk stole and tie in polka dot, camo, leopard; tights in black in five patterns.

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Carine Roitfeld: Instagang

According to Interview Magazine, Carine Roitfeld is one of the most powerful personalities on the Internet. In the September edition, also known as “The #Me Issue,” Interview asked their #Instagang —100 of the most influential people online — to create their own selfies for publication. I love the image that Carine contributed, captioned “French kiss,” trop mignon. Obviously I hope you are following Carine Roitfeld on Instagram; for added excitement, follow her partner Christian Restoin.

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Carine Roitfeld photo © 2015 Brant Publications. All Rights Reserved.

Happy 61st Birthday Carine Roitfeld!

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Julia Restoin Roitfeld: Friend To Art And Fashion

Ever the loyal friend, Julia Restoin Roitfeld turned out to support the burgeoning careers of two women last night in New York City. First Julia appeared at the debut of the fashion collaboration between her friend Margherita Missoni and Peroni Nastro Azzurro, looking luminous in a black satin and lace camisole tucked into a black pencil skirt belted at the waist. The collaboration launched on the rooftop of Gramercy Park Hotel. Others in attendance included Jessica Hart, Rachel Zoe, Margherita Missoni, Teresa Maccapani Missoni, and Charlotte Ronson, pictured below with JRR.

Julia then moved on to the first solo art exhibition by her friend Rebecca Dayan at Catherine Ahnell Gallery. I really like the style of Dayan’s watercolor portraits, she has a beautiful touch. Regarding the inspiration behind her work, the French artist shared: “I became fascinated by religious iconography depicting religious ecstasy and the inherent human need to find meaning and solace in altered states — communing with a higher power through religion, sex, drugs, money, etc. There is an inherent need in all of us to imbue ideas, symbols, and people with meaning in order to fight the inevitable. Most of the time we distract ourselves to not face the truth, until we reach moments of freedom and bliss. It is in these small fleeting moments that I am interested.” The Rebecca Dayan exhibition “MORES” runs through 11 October in NYC if you would like to see her paintings for yourself.

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Julia Restoin Roitfeld et al photos courtesy of instagram.com and © 2015 Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.