Former editor of French Vogue and epitome of style Carine Roitfeld will be launching in October the other fashion bible, a photographic biography of her life and career.
The Carine Roitfeld book, titled 'Irreverent,' was curated by Olivier Zahm (founder of the French fashion mag Purple) and will include images, notes and some of Paris Vogue's most memorable fashion editorials during Roitfeld's time at the magazine.
Published by Rizzoli, the huge 386-page book will include Q&As with the editor and other fashion industry powerhouses (Olivier Zahm included). In addition, the book will be jam-packed with Roitfeld's own personal photos, one of which, according to Style.com, shows Roitfeld in nothing but a G-string and pumps!
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