Vital Stats
- Born in 1955 in Paris.
- With partner Christian Restoin more than 20 years.
- Two children, Julia and Vladimir.
Resume
- Began modelling at 18.
- Started at Elle magazine in early 1980s, rising to fashion editor.
- Met photographer Mario Testino in late 1980s and became his stylist.
- Testino and Roitfeld begain working for Gucci creative director Tom Ford in 1995, kicking off a successful working relationship as they created the iconic sexy Gucci woman.
- Came to Vogue Paris as editor-in-chief in 2001.
Trademark Look
- Smoky eyes, nude lips, thick eyebrows, mix of international designers worn offhandedly chic, straight, dark hair in her eyes, stilettos.
What You Might Not Know About Carine Roitfeld
- Her daughter, Julia, was the face of Tom Ford's "Black Orchid" perfume.
- All of her skirts are knee-length.
- She doesn't like carrying a bag (like other famous editors Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour).