Carine Roitfeld Quits Vogue Paris

I have no real information but I will add details as available. I thought I should give us space to begin grieving and speculating so feel free to comment with your theories as to why Carine Roitfeld is leaving Vogue Paris. What could possibly be better?! Who could ever take her place?!

Carine Roitfeld photograph © Condé Nast and Hedi Slimane. All Rights Reserved. Vogue Paris cover image featuring Carine Roitfeld created by Kellina de Boer.

Update on vendredi 17 décembre 2010 by kellina

Here is the statement issued by Condé Nast regarding Carine Roitfeld's departure from Vogue Paris in both French and English:

Après 10 années passées à la rédaction en chef de Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld décide de quitter le magazine. Son départ sera effectif dans quelques semaines. Carine Roitfeld souhaite se consacrer à des projets personnels qui lui tiennent à cœur. Sous son impulsion, Vogue Paris est devenu une référence mondiale et un magazine incontournable. Carine Roitfeld a su donner au magazine une dimension nouvelle, avec un regard audacieux en collaboration avec les plus grands photographes du monde. Ces 10 années se sont traduites par une croissance constante des performances tant en diffusion qu’en publicité de Vogue Paris. « Carine a marqué l’histoire du Vogue Paris grâce à son incroyable talent de styliste et de rédactrice en chef. Elle va nous manquer » déclare Jonathan Newhouse, Président de Condé Nast International. « Je regrette bien sur la décision de Carine, même si je la comprends. Une page se tourne et une nouvelle étape commence pour cette marque solide, puissante et sûre de ses valeurs » déclare Xavier Romatet, Président de Condé Nast France.

After ten years as editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld has decided to quit the magazine. Her departure will take effect in a few weeks. Carine Roitfeld wants to dedicate herself to personal projects that are close to her heart. Under her leadership, Vogue Paris has become a worldwide reference and an inescapable magazine. Carine Roitfeld has given the magazine a new dimension, with an audacious look in collaboration with the best photographers in the world. These ten years have translated into constant improvement in both performance and advertising revenues at Vogue Paris. "Carine has graced the history of Vogue Paris with her incredible talent as a stylist and editor. She will be missed," said Jonathan Newhouse, president of Condé Nast International. "I regret the decision by Carine, although I understand it. A page turns and a new stage begins for this brand, strong, powerful, and sure of its values," said Xavier Romatet, president of Condé Nast France.

Text © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Update on samedi 18 décembre 2010 by kellina

Visit fashionologie for a lovely ode to Carine Roitfeld highlighting 100 of her influential Vogue Paris images.

Update on samedi 18 décembre 2010 by kellina

Based on his comments to The New York Times, it seems that a collaboration with Tom Ford is not the impetus behind Carine Roitfeld's decision to leave Vogue Paris:

“Carine and I have no plans to work together at the moment, and it is nothing that we have even discussed, but of course I think she is brilliant and we are close friends so who knows about the future.”

Update on samedi 18 décembre 2010 by kellina

Carine Roitfeld told The New York Times that she expects the March issue of Vogue Paris to be her last, happy birthday to me! But you need a plan, Carine...

"I had so much freedom to do everything I wanted. I think I did a good job. When everything is good, maybe I think it's the time to do something else. I have no plan at all."

Update on samedi 18 décembre 2010 by kellina

According to Trendland, Carine Roitfeld may have been fired by Condé Nast:

"Our sources have revealed that she was fired as a cause of not complying with a request from LVMH group for the December issue. Apparently LVMH wanted a full issue takeover for December but Carine preferred collaborating with friend and long time collaborator Tom Ford. So it seems LVMH boss gave Condé Nast boss a call and an ultimatum, her or us…"

Update on lundi 20 décembre 2010 by kellina

I think this confirms that the LVMH rumor is false (or perhaps a snow job):

Next week Carine Roitfeld will be featured on Nowness.com, a web site owned by LVMH, as part of their “12 Days of Christmas" series. Appearing December 27, the piece is titled “Three French Hens” and also includes Josephine de la Baume and Laetitia Crahay. Among other things, Carine will divulge her plan for New Year's Eve. Though of course we are more interested in her plan for the coming year...

Update on lundi 20 décembre 2010 by kellina

My dear friend Milla from the blog Not Just Another Milla has written a beautiful letter of tribute to Carine, "Dear Madame Roitfeld."

Update on mardi 21 décembre 2010 by kellina

My lovely friend Kate from the blog Everyday Glamour pays tribute to Carine in her own witty way... "Carine VS. Anna." Clearly Carine wins...

Update on mardi 21 décembre 2010 by kellina

Thanks to be.com, I think I am beginning to get the picture:

"Rajoutez aux crasses de Carine des divergences de point de vue avec Bernard Arnault, propriétaire de LVMH. Aux dernières nouvelles la carte blanche offerte à Tom Ford sur le dernier numéro de Noël, aucun annonceur du groupe de Bernard Arnault n'y figurait, c'est la goutte d'eau qui a fait déborder le vase. Et évidemment, lorsqu'un poids lourd comme Bernard Arnault menace de retirer ses annonceurs, ça se corse ... Et Carine se retrouve à Pôle Emploi."

Unlike past guest editors of the December/January issue of Vogue Paris, Tom Ford had an agenda — he has a brand new women's clothing line that the general public had virtually never seen prior to this issue! Carine Roitfeld gave him carte blanche (and consequently Condé Nast's money, influence, and distribution) to promote his line on the editorial pages. In my opinion, Carine was neither fired nor quit, they simply made her an offer she could not refuse. Note that this is not a translation but my own interpretation of the events as known. Special thanks to Sophie Tagel for sending me the article.

Review: Vogue Paris December 2010/January 2011 Issue

Merci mille fois to Milla from the chic blog Not Just Another Milla for allowing me to share with you her review of the December/January issue of Vogue Paris starring Tom Ford. The issue is a beauty from start to finish and receives high praise from Milla, she is a consistently tough critic but considers Mr. Ford's effort to be the best Vogue Paris of the year. It sounds as if he and Carine Roitfeld had loads of mischievous fun creating this one! Happy Holidays!

Mr Ford has not only restored my faith in Vogue Paris but has shown everybody how it should be done. The December/January issue is everything Mr Ford is — sophisticated, intelligent, bold, and unapologetic. He doesn’t skim the issue so if you’re prudish, conservative, or repressed, look away because this issue isn’t for you. Probably the thing I like most about this issue is that he has kept it real. When turning each page, I see part of his persona and if you’re the guest editor-in-chief, we should ‘feel’ your presence. Absolutely excellent.

As we progress, Mr Ford shows us even more of his talent as he photographs his muses Betty Caroux, Lisa Eisner, Lauren Hutton, Marisa Berenson, Rachel Feinstein, Daphne Guinness, Ali McGraw, and Victoria Fernandez for “Mes Swans,” who all wear his Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Like the man himself, the collection is clean, crisp, and chic!

And here we are at “Forever Love," my favourite editorial from the issue. Controversial, real, and I just love all of your reactions! I’ve had such a giggle reading the “yuck” and “eww” comments. What surprised me though is hearing how strongly people feel about seeing older people getting together in a sexual way in comparison with last month’s Vogue Paris, which showed nude children. That’s a whole different post but yes, I was surprised. I wish my nan had jewellery from Graff, Jacob & Co, and Harry Winston but I agree, I really do not want to imagine her like this…

The much-talked about "Pussy West" looks great in print and I’m happy to report that nude shot of Eniko is not featured. I guessed they realised that a randomly naked (stunning) woman is better suited to Terry Richardson’s bedside drawer than this publication. Female empowerment + ballgowns + ranch = amazing! I still cannot believe this is Richardson’s work.

As the issue comes to a close, Mr Ford gives us another intimate peek into his world with his stunning portrait of his partner, Richard Buckley. The magazine is peppered with intimate photographs of the couple’s home, parents, and dogs. In the few articles about their lives, we meet “The Fords” and yes, his parents are as attractive as their son. This is a highly personal issue, which I imagine he considered for a while before agreeing to participate.

Mr Ford may be provocative but he is undoubtedly a perfectionist. Vogue Paris should be proud to have the honour of such a creative, inspirational, and bold man lend his energy to the publication. He didn’t even need to feature Kate Moss to convince me. This is hands down the best issue of 2010.

Joyeux Noël Monsieur Ford et merci beaucoup!

Vogue Paris editorial images © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Anna Dello Russo: Jus De Noël

Carine Roitfeld features the inimitable Anna Dello Russo and her lovely new fragrance in the December issue of Vogue Paris — j'ADR! The segment is titled "Jus de Noël" (or in English, Christmas juice) and appears below in French and English.

Protégé par un escarpin laqué or en clin d'œil à Cendrillon, mélangeant arôme vanillé et notes d'amande, le premier parfum créé par Anna Dello Russo est, selon la rédactrice en chef mode du Vogue Japon, ‹‹un gadget pop››. Un gadget gourmand imaginé comme un accessoire de fin d'année (le ruban a été pensé pour être accroché au sapin), disponible en exclusivité sur yoox.com.

Protected by a stiletto lacquered in gold with a nod to Cinderella, mixing the aroma of vanilla and notes of almond, the first fragrance created by Anna Dello Russo is, according to the fashion editor of Vogue Nippon, "a pop gadget." A gourmand gadget imagined as an accessory for the end of the year (the ribbon is designed to be hung on the Christmas tree), available exclusively on yoox.com.

Visit Anna's web site for a video of the production of the new fragrance.

Anna Dello Russo image courtesy of annadellorusso.com, © 2010 Condé Nast.

Vogue Paris Translation: Editorial, November 2010

Below you can read my translation from French to English of the editorial authored by Carine Roitfeld for the November issue of Vogue Paris.

Alors que l'automne bat déjà son plein et que le moral a la couleur du ciel, le désir d'ailleurs et de liberté se fait plus que jamais sentir. Alternative inspirée à un vol long courrier, destination un paradis ensoleillé quelconque, ce nouveau numéro de Vogue est une plage d'évasion. L'heure mode est au hippie revival et au souffle bohème. Longue jupe en coton poids plume, imprimés foisonnants, colorama désinhibé, jean customisé, nudité assumée, kimono déluré... Les influences se télescopent pour une allure universelle et émancipée : More de Barbet Schroeder au shaker avec un brûlant Japon, les skaters de Wassup Rockers, l'évanescence Bilitis façon David Hamilton... Egalement au sommaire, une visite exclusive de l'une des plus belles maisons de Malibu, l'océan rien que pour soi à 180°; une rencontre très personnelle avec la discrète Bambou, dernière compagne de Serge Gainsbourg, qui planche avec son fils Lulu sur un album. Sans oublier une escale de l'extrême à Burning Man, probablement le rassemblement alternatif le plus déjanté, où créatifs de tout poil, freaks, nomades et jeunesse dorée se retrouvent dans une quête sans limites de sensations fortes. C'est le dépaysement assuré.

While autumn is in full swing and the morale is the color of the sky, the desire for elsewhere and for freedom is felt more than ever. This alternative was inspired by a long flight, the destination any sunny paradise, this new issue of Vogue is a beach getaway. The fashion of the hour is the hippie revival and the bohemian spirit. Long skirt in lightweight cotton, abundant prints, disinhibited colorama, customized jeans, assumed nudity, cheeky kimono... Influences collide in a look universal and emancipated: More by Barbet Schroeder in the shaker with a scorching Japan, the skaters of Wassup Rockers, the evanescent Bilitis fashion of David Hamilton... Also in summary, an exclusive tour of one of the most beautiful houses in Malibu, the ocean just for you at 180°; a very personal encounter with the discreet Bambou, the last companion of Serge Gainsbourg, who joins her son Lulu on an album. Without forgetting a stop to the extreme at Burning Man, probably the craziest alternative gathering, where all creative sorts, freaks, nomads and golden youth find themselves in an endless quest for strong sensations. This is the change of scenery.

Vogue Paris editorial image © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Vogue Paris 2011 Calendar Preview

Time for a new Vogue Paris calendar and thanks to the VP web site we have a look at the cover. It appears as though fashion did not actually play a role in this year's calendar starring Daria Werbowy wearing jewelry by Louis Vuitton and little else. Mikael Jansson photographed the 2011 calendar.

Vogue Paris 2011 calendar image © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.