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The Thigh’s the Limit

17 November 2014 • Kimberly

When you grow up with Rhea as your mother and Audrey as your icon (it's been an at least an 18-year relationship; we're on a first-name basis), you're practically bred to believe that shift dresses and le smoking suits are the epitome of womanhood. Yes to black, cashmere turtleneck sweaters! Yes to ... Read More

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld x Kiki de Montparnasse

13 December 2011 • Kimberly

There's no inkling of doubt that I adore Julia Restoin-Roitfeld (aside from the fact that she has one fierce, Alaïa-wearing mama). Her entire aura simply oozes the best of both worlds, where French je ne sais quoi meets New Yorker sleek, sexiness. We're talking the ultimate coquette of coquettes, ... Read More

How to Be a Little French Sexpot

3 January 2011 • Kimberly

french girl sexy

I know there are two Roitfelds in the photograph. Two, fabulous, black-wearing, French je ne sais quoi possessing Roitfelds. But let’s forget the Carine, if possible, and her au revoir to her decade-long stint as editor at French Vogue. Just for a second—I promise you. Look at Julia, s‘il vous ... Read More

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