Carine Roitfeld
Carine Roitfeld
Carine Roitfeldis the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, a position she held from 2001 to 31 January 2011. A former fashion model and writer, she announced her resignation on 17 December 2010 and was succeeded by Emmanuelle Alt. In 2012, she became founder and editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book...
ProfessionEditor
Date of Birth19 September 1954
high-heels legs uniforms
I have good legs, so I prefer my skirt lengths and my high heels. It's like my uniform.
fashion ballerina ifs
If I could choose something besides fashion, I would love to be a ballerina.
feel-better awards people
I get an award for being the best dressed, but at the end of the day I'm not Daphne Guinness. I don't like people to look at me for my dress. The letter is more important than the envelope. But if you feel good in your envelope, then you will feel better about yourself.
baby nice heart
When you have the baby, there is no BlackBerry, no computer; you just have the baby on your stomach, and your heart is beating the same time as the baby's. It's very nice.
beautiful fashion character
In fashion, it’s always better to be an interesting person than a beautiful one. Character is much more fascinating than pure good looks.
shoes white years
Do what you are not supposed to do, like wear white shoes all year round.
makeup helping moments
Makeup can help you capture a moment.
people looks pops
People always say, ‘You look like Iggy Pop,’
enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is something so positive.
fashion international-business international
Fashion is a completely international business.
free-spirit london spirit
I love the free spirit in London.
fashion coats sides
The fashion industry certainly has its obscene sides. The cost of a coat can be obscene. So can the cost of a photo shoot if you're working with a really good photographer.
doubt suits when-in-doubt
When in doubt, wear a suit.
jeans suits ripped-jeans
Even though jeans suit me, I never wear jeans.