Quotes by Carine Roitfeld

About Carine Roitfeld:

Carine Roitfeld is 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.
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People always say, 'You look like Iggy Pop.'

Carine Roitfeld

A lot of rumours on the Internet are wrong and horrible.

Carine Roitfeld

At the start, I had no idea to go into fashion, because I thought people would think I was stupid. I don't worry about those things anymore.

Carine Roitfeld

I think the 'Harpers Bazaar' woman is not a fashion victim; she understands fashion but is not a victim, you know.

Carine Roitfeld

A magazine is not just one person. And a fashion shoot is the same!

Carine Roitfeld

When a designer creates, he looks at the world around him.

Carine Roitfeld

I am afraid of blood, but for some reason often I put blood in my photos... I don't know why.

Carine Roitfeld

I am not mean at all; I am not tough at all.

Carine Roitfeld

I always try to be nice to the paparazzi because finally, maybe one day, they won't ask for me, and I will regret it.

Carine Roitfeld

French 'Vogue' was always a photographer's magazine.

Carine Roitfeld

I do think fashion is fun! Much more than people think.

Carine Roitfeld

I never think I have to prove something.

Carine Roitfeld

I have a couture body.

Carine Roitfeld

I think I have character, and that is what people like in me.

Carine Roitfeld

I get on well with models, and I like to treat them well.

Carine Roitfeld

I don't think the woman in French 'Vogue' was an object. She was always a real woman.

Carine Roitfeld

I saw 'The Devil Wears Prada.' I don't think it's a reality.

Carine Roitfeld

I know that people in fashion and people in general hate to be filmed.

Carine Roitfeld

I want to be the Joan of Arc of fashion. I want to be the link between the runway and the real woman.

Carine Roitfeld

It's interesting to know how much you are worth.

Carine Roitfeld

It's very difficult for designers today. How can someone produce so many shows? Now the minimum is four a year.

Carine Roitfeld

Author Bio

  • NameCarine Roitfeld
  • DescriptionFrench editor
  • BornSeptember 19, 1954
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionEditor-in-chief; Journalist