Atlanta, GA 12/20/2010 11:12:49 PM
Carine Roitfield passed on fashion tips to her daughter.
Stylish Carine – who has just announced her resignation from her role
as French Vogue editor-in-chief – was an important influence on
daughter Julia Restoin-Roitfield when she was growing up according to
the model and art director.
Julia said her mother told her: "Try not to over think it, because, if
you do, it's not authentic. [Also] navy and black is one of the best
combinations. And never to pluck my eyebrows which I did and now
regret."
Julia – whose father is Christian Restoin, founder of fashion label
Equipment – also revealed growing up in such a fashion heavy atmosphere
made her wish to become a model, which came true thanks to family
friend Tom Ford who once described her as “exactly what beauty is to
me”.
She told Style magazine: "When I was 16, seeing my mum surrounded by
all these models, I secretly wanted to do it, but only because it would
have been flattering for my ego. When I got to 20 I thought, 'Ok, I'm
too old now.' Then Tom Ford called."
