Celebrity Style File: Charlotte Casiraghi
Charlotte Casiraghi is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and her late second husband Stefano Casiraghi. Born in Monte Carlo and raised in Provence, France, and Paris, Charlotte’s style is a fusion of traditional european elegance and trendy designer pieces. It’s no doubt that every high fashion designer pawns their pieces on her doorstep because her glamorous lineage (Grace Kelly is also grandma) and out-of-this world beauty make her the perfect Paris Match cover girl. Continue reading for more photos.
Carine Roitfeld
In 2001 French high fashion stylist Carine Roitfeld was appointed editor-in-chief of the Parisian version of the style bible Vogue, making her empress of one of the most important fashion publications produced. A former model, Roitfeld is a longtime friend of fashion photographer Mario Testino (who is godfather to her children Julia and Vladmir Restoin-Roitfeld) and had previously worked for Tom Ford at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. After a revamp of the magazine and eight years of outrageous fur coats in the front row both Carine and French Vogue are cult items for the cool. Continue reading for additional photos.
What We’re Reading: The Calypso Chronicles
The Calypso Chronicles are about Calypso Kelly, an American teenager who attends a posh English boarding school. She ends up dating the teenage Prince of England in this cute Princess Diaries-like comedy. Written by Tyne O’Connell.
Julia Restoin Roitfeld for Black Orchard by Tom Ford
Tom Ford, who is releasing his first fragrence Black Orchard, has a new muse. French Vouge editor Carine Roitfeld’s daughter Julia Restoin Roitfeld will star in Ford’s ads as pictured here.
The Look For Less
FIRST TIME AFFAIR
Karl Lagerfeld 2006: NEW YORK
Creme de la creme a la Rubber Flip Flop
Havaianas
The English Beat
THE (ENGLISH) BEAT Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978 the Beat mixes the sounds of pop and ska with punk, soul, reggae. The multi-race sextet made the charts in the early 80s with hits like Mirror In the Bathroom, Save It For Later and I Confess.
Places To Shop: Butler and Wilson
Well known for their sparkley costume jewelry and vintage clothing Butler&Wilson is a must stop during any trip to London. 189 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JN, and various other locations, www.butlerandwilson.com
