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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Gives Birth to a Daughter, Giulia

fashionologie — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:38:43 PDT

>> French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave birth to a daughter - her first child with her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy - today in Paris. The baby - whose name is unknown - was delivered around 8 p.m. this evening and is the first child born to a ruling French leader since Napoleon. Prior to giving birth, Bruni-Sarkozy had said she will not be releasing baby photos. The child is the fourth for Sarkozy, who has three sons from two previous marriages, while Bruni-Sarkozy, 43, has a son from a previous relationship. [People]

UPDATE: The Sarkozys have named their daughter Giulia, Bruni announced on her official website: "I am deeply touched by the many messages of congratulations that I have received since the birth of our daughter Giulia. On this happy occasion, my husband joins me in expressing our warmest thanks to all those of you who sent us these tokens of your kindness." [HuffPo]

Kate Middleton Tops Vanity Fair's 2011 Best-Dressed List

fashionologie — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:43:25 PDT

>> Vanity Fair has released a preview of its 2011 International Best-Dressed List today, with Kate Middleton - recognized for her "whirlwind of fashion successes" - on top (Her inaugural appearance on the list came back in 2008.). Another recently-married royal - Charlene Wittstock - makes her list debut, and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is back for the fourth time. Michelle Obama, meanwhile, who is on the list for the fourth year running, makes her first appearance together with Barack Obama in the Best-Dressed Couples category.

As actresses go, Carey Mulligan shows up for a second time; same goes for Tilda Swinton, who's returning after a three-year hiatus. Shala Monroque appears for the first time, while Claire and Virginie Courtin-Clarins and Cara, Chloe, and Poppy Delevingne all make the Siblings category. And Lady Gaga is given her second recognition in the Fashion Originals category, where she's joined by Vanessa Paradis.

Carla Bruni Basically Officially Confirms She's Pregnant

fashionologie — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:58:06 PDT

>> Carla Bruni, who is said to be 5 and a half months pregnant, has finally - after playing cat-and-mouse with many inquiring reporters - alluded to the fact that she's pregnant. In an interview with Nice-Matin, she mentions a "happy event that is more and more difficult to conceal." When asked about why she hasn't spoken about the pregnancy, she replied: "To protect myself, to not put my private life on display. It's a source of great happiness for me, but after all, it's banal and the people [of France] have plenty of problems, so it would be inappropriate to talk about it. We are already so media-exposed." As for the rumors that she's having a boy, she said: "Well, that - I don't even know myself. There are things that we keep secret." And on her position as France's first lady, she quips: "Three years as first lady - and it's much less tiring than ten years of modeling." [HuffPo, People]

Carla Bruni Confirmed Pregnant

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:05:54 PDT

>> Carla Bruni and husband Nicolas Sarkozy have been keeping mum on whether she is pregnant with their first child together, but her father-in-law, Pal Sarkozy, had no qualms about confirming the news to German newspaper, Bild: "I am delighted at the arrival of my grandchild. They do not want to know the sex of the baby in advance, but I'm sure it will be a girl and she will be as beautiful as Carla." [Vogue UK]

Jean Paul Gaultier, Subject of a New Documentary, Says His Favorite Piece of Clothing Is "the Condom"

fashionologie — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:48:28 PST

>> Farida Khelfa, who first walked for Jean Paul Gaultier in the '80s and later was his couture director for a time (she's also known as Azzedine Alaia's muse), has directed a 52-minute documentary on the designer, Jean Paul Gaultier ou les codes bouleversés (Jean Paul Gaultier or the shattered codes), which premieres on television tonight in France. The film spans Gaultier's 30-year career, and Khelfa invited her best friend Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, also a friend of the designer, to interview him. They discussed his commitment to the fight against AIDS, which began after he lost his lover and business partner Francis Menuge in 1990 to the disease. “My favorite piece of clothing is the condom, because it protects from the virus,” he tells Bruni-Sarkozy. Khelfa says she wants to do another designer documentary soon. [WWD]

Ode to Paris Fashion Week - A Little Lady-Like Je Ne Sais Quoi

fashionologie — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:16:19 PDT

With Paris Fashion Week off and running, we've put together a lady-like ensemble inspired by the City of Love. Tailored pieces, like this textural gray skirt by RM By Roland Mouret, paired with a floaty sheer skirt from See by Chloe, create a refined look. For extra polish: decadent two-toned booties from Balenciaga, along with a navy handbag and modern accessories from Lanvin. We think Carla and Kim would approve . . .

Left to right: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, See by Chloe Pintucked Butterfly Blouse ($390), Balenciaga Loose Link Bracelet ($396), Lanvin Double Ring ($490), RM By Roland Mouret Souvik Skirt ($830), Lanvin Ketu Tote ($1,995), Kim Novak, Balenciaga Two Tone Lace-up Leather Booties ($734)

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/15/09 Michelle Obama Sides With PETA & More

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:41:16 PDT

Alongside Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Michelle Obama announced to PETA that she is 100% fur-free.

Jeremy Irons's son Max will replace Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld as the face of Mango.

British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman recently spoke out against size zero models.

Tory Burch is launching her first range of sunglasses which will hit stores in November.

Christopher Bailey and Natalie Massenet of Net-a-Porter were awarded MBEs by the Queen.

Olivier Theyskens Is Still at Nina Ricci's Table

fashionologie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:06:24 PST

>> Although sources are saying that Puig already has a new designer lined up to take Oliver Theyskens's spot at Nina Ricci, he looked right at home at the Ricci table last night during the annual Sidaction AIDS benefit gala, right down the way from Nina Ricci president Manuel Puig. Maybe he's going to ride out his contract until October, after all? But it another fashion fixture who was on everyone's minds last night - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, making her first appearance at a fashion event and breaking her usual ties with Dior by wearing Yves Saint Laurent as the guest of Pierre Berge.
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fashionologie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:11:38 PDT

>> BLOWING THE COVER -The New York Times's T Women's Fashion issue for Winter 2008 sounds French-themed: Paolo Roversi photographed Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in Paris last week for the issue; there's a "New French Wave" portfolio of artists, musicians, actors, and directors; and even a profile on Balmain's own Christophe Decarnin. [WWD]

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fashionologie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:14:02 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE —Introducing two September 2008 Vanity Fair cover shots that could have been. Too bad Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and Stephanie Seymour were beat out in the end by Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. [Chic Report]