As editor of her namesake CR Fashion Book, global fashion director for Harper’s Bazaar and former editor of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld has earned her spot at the pinnacle of style. And life is certainly busy at the top. Her September CR issue will include the debut of CR Men’s Book, a sleek supplement for the fellas, and she combined forces with Jean-Paul Goude on the star-studded Icons feature for the September issue of Harper’s.
Meanwhile, Roitfeld’s 60-piece collaboration with Uniqlo will hit stores next month, and her new fragrance launches next year. Fortunately, the edgy editrix also found time to share her favorite Fashion Week essentials with Alexa.
Jewelry
“I always wear my diamond earrings by Harry Winston — they are a family heirloom.”
Courtesy of the DesignerDiamond earrings, from $10,000 at Harry Winston, 718 Fifth Ave.
Shoes
“I personally hate sneakers. I believe you feel comfortable wearing heels — or at least you feel beautiful. I wear either Gianvito Rossi or Alaïa heels, but always in black.”
Courtesy of the Designer Sandals, $770 at Gianvito Rossi, 963 Madison Ave.
Beauty
“Orlando Pita’s dry shampoo is my preferred way to freshen up my hair. It’s the best when I’m traveling or running from shows to meetings. As soon as I land in Paris, I must always visit Hervé Hérau for my facial massage on Avenue Montaigne.”
Courtesy of the DesignerOrlando Pita dry shampoo, $35 at
Shades
“I usually tend to wear either Rick Owens sunglasses or Givenchy aviators. This season these Victoria Beckham aviators are my Fashion Week choice.”
Courtesy of the Designer Victoria Beckham sunglasses, $550 at Barneys, 660 Madison Ave.
Packing
“I must always travel with a Loro Piana cashmere sweater and Hermès scarf in the fall. And everything fits in my Rimowa ‘Topas Stealth’ luggage, in black, of course — it’s the best!”
Courtesy of the DesignerSuitcase, $655 at Rimowa, 535 Madison Ave.
Reading
“My September CR Fashion Book and my newly launched supplement, CR Men’s Book, are my essential reading materials, of course!”
Courtesy of the DesignerCR Fashion Book (with Men’s Book supplement), $20 at
Workout
“I do ballet and work out every day, even if I am not in Paris. My full ballet attire, from the shoes to leggings, comes from Bloch.”
Courtesy of the Designer Ballet shoes, $34.50 at
Scent
“I will be launching my new fragrance in 2016; in the meantime, I mix ‘Opium’ by Yves Saint Laurent with ‘Fleurs d’Oranger’ by Serge Lutens. I prefer the scent of the two combined.”
Courtesy of the DesignersYves Saint Laurent “Opium,” $92 at Barneys Serge Lutens “Fleurs d’Oranger,” $135 at Barneys
Restaurant
“There is no restaurant that feels more New York than Mr. Chow — and Indochine; those are where I hold most of our CR Fashion Book affairs.”
Courtesy of Mr. ChowMr. Chow Tribeca, 121 Hudson St.
Outfit
“My look of choice this fall is a Louis Vuitton sheepskin coat, Altuzarra ruffled slit skirt and black Alaïa sweater, topped with a black Gucci beret. But of course I always love to support young designers such as Alexandre Vauthier, JW Anderson, Claire Barrow and more. And, of course, I always add a touch of Chanel, such as the classic bicolor mid heels!”
Courtesy of the Designer (3)Jacket, $7,600 at Louis Vuitton, 1 E. 57th St.; Altuzarra skirt (top right), $2,295, similar style at
; Slingbacks (bottom right), $800 Chanel, 15 E. 57th St.
Bag
“I usually don’t carry a handbag during the shows because I don’t find it necessary or essential for my look. But when I do carry a bag, I always find myself going back to my Hermès ‘Kelly.’ You would be surprised how little I carry during Fashion Week.”
Getty ImagesBag, price upon request at Hermès, 691 Madison Ave.
