Vogue Fashion Celebration Night Recap

Apparently my intel was off: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld celebrated Vogue's special event Fashion's Night Out in New York, not Milan as I previously reported. She is pictured here with Zani Gugelmann as well as Genevieve Jones and Cécile Winckler celebrating fashion at Miu Miu's party at their Manhattan boutique. Everyone shopped late into the night while sipping champagne, surely this must have led to economic stimulation!

In Paris, Carine Roitfeld and Karl Lagerfeld did appear at Chanel as promised with the lovely addition of Emmanuelle Alt. As fate would have it, Fashion Celebration Night fell on Lagerfeld's birthday so the lucky few that gained admission to Chanel can say they partied with him on his special day. I read that a crowd of admirers followed Carine around the city as she made her way from store to store, what fun. Though I didn't see her on this video on Europe1.fr, it does give a glimpse of the vibe of the citywide fashion party. Visit Cedric Benetti's site parisdeuxieme.com for excellent candids of Carine and Karl.

Photograph of Vogue Fashion Celebration Night signage courtesy of Europe1.fr
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Zani Gugelmann photograph courtesy of Park Avenue Peerage
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Genevieve Jones, and friend photograph courtesy of zimbio.com
Photographs of Carine Roitfeld, Karl Lagerfeld, and Emmanuelle Alt at Vogue Fashion Celebration Night © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Celebrate Fashion Tonight

Tonight is the night when Vogue celebrates fashion around the world. In Paris, Carine Roitfeld and Karl Lagerfeld will anchor the Chanel store in what promises to be a unique shopping experience. Here is the news item from Vogue Paris regarding tonight as well as my attempt at translation.

Soutenir l'univers de la mode contre vents et crise : toutes les éditions internationales de Vogue sont d'accord qui, chacune à sa manière, se mobilise dans cette optique-là. Côté Vogue France, l'engagement prend des allures d'événement chic et ludique, le magazine ayant décidé de se livrer corps et âme à une déclaration de style lors d'une soirée déroulée le 10 septembre prochain au cœur du triangle d'or parisien. Le principe : un shopping orchestré par les rédactrices du journal (au premier rang desquelles Carine Roitfeld), présentes sur le terrain, prêtes à dégainer sélection de looks coup de cœur et conseils personnalisés. De Chanel à Prada, de Dolce & Gabbana à Ralph Lauren ou Gucci, de Balenciaga à Versace, de Nina Ricci à Dior... Le parcours devrait relever de la plus belle chasse aux trésors de glamour et d'élégance et, à l'arrivée, ne compter que des gagnants. Vogue Fashion Celebration Night, le 10 septembre de 18 heures à 23 heures, avenue Montaigne, avenue George V et rue François 1 lr, 75008 Paris.

To support the universe of fashion in winds of crisis: all the international editions of Vogue agree that, each in its own way, they are mobilized to this end. For Vogue France, the engagement takes the form of a chic and ludic event, the magazine having decided to devote body and soul to a declaration of style at a party held next September 10 in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Paris. The principle: a shopping spree orchestrated by the editors of fashion publications (first and foremost Carine Roitfeld) who will be standing by, ready to recommend their favorite looks and advise you personally. From Chanel to Prada, Dolce & Gabbana to Ralph Lauren or Gucci, Balenciaga to Versace, Nina Ricci, Dior... The course should be the most beautiful treasure hunt of glamour and elegance to the finish and everyone wins. Vogue Fashion Night Celebration, September 10, 6 to 11 p.m., Avenue Montaigne, Avenue George V and Rue François 1 lr, 75008 Paris.

Vogue Paris editorial image © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Carine Roitfeld At Hugo Boss

Carine Roitfeld looks so perfectly badass at the Hugo Boss Spring/Summer 2010 show. What she's wearing seems so simple, even casual, until you add the vintage César pendant and fasten it all helter skelter rather than traditionally. Slap on the chic shades, project that bemused nonchalance, et voilà !

Carine Roitfeld photograph © 2009 DR, courtesy of Hugo Boss. All Rights Reserved.

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.

The Roitfelds at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Men's Fashion Week is upon us once again. Here Carine Roitfeld and daughter Julia can be seen texting away while taking a little break for fresh air and sunlight between viewing the Spring/Summer 2010 collections for Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton. I am in love with Carine's shoes and the recycled denim skirt.

Carine and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld at Paris Fashion Week, Men's Spring/Summer 2010 photo courtesy of Café Mode.