June 2014 Issue

My Stuff: Inès de La Fressange

Inès de La Fressange, a former Karl Lagerfeld muse and face of “Marianne,” is the embodiment of French chic. In 2003, she joined forces with Bruno Frisoni to help revive the Roger Vivier brand. This month, de la Fressange, the company’s ambassador, expands her reach and introduces Inès, a collection of bags in three styles offered in an array of colors and materials. Herewith, her favorite things . . .

By Vanity Fair

May 23, 2014

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Inès large shopper in metallic leather and Inès small shopper in navy leather.
CLOTHES
Jeans A.P.C. Watch Jaeger-LeCoultre. Underwear Fifi Chachnil. T-shirt Majestic. Day bag Roger Vivier. Favorite accessory A ring from Marie-Hélène de Taillac. Favorite designer Elie Top (the next Yves Saint Laurent). Favorite boutique Merci, in Paris. Shopping mecca Uniqlo. Boots T Rodéo brand from Tarascon, France. Flats Roger Vivier “U-Look” ballerinas. Sneakers Off-white Converse Chuck Taylors.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Lipstick Colour Riche ”Kiss and Blush” by L’Oréal. Mascara Volume Millions de Cils by L’Oréal. Shampoo Vitamin Restore by Julien Farel. Moisturizer RevitaLift by L’Oréal. Hair product Dry Shampoo by Toni & Guy. Nail-polish color Ballerina by Chanel. Perfume **Mitsouko by Guerlain.**Toothpaste Colgate. Soap Aleppo. Tanning product Sublime Bronze by L’Oréal. Where do you get your hair cut Delphine Courteille.
HOME
Where do you live Paris, on the Left Bank. Pets Golden retriever and Maltese. Favorite flowers Peonies. Favorite neighborhood restaurant Cru in Village Saint Paul, Paris. Luggage Prada and Sequoia. Favorite snack A Crunchie. Favorite drink Margarita. Favorite dessert Mont Blanc from Bread & Roses restaurant, Paris. Sheets Caravane. China Brigitte de Bazelaire. Stationery Smythson. Favorite gadget Photo Sketch app. Top three DVR shows Le Petit Journal on Canal+, any makeover shows on U.S. TV, and interviews on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. Favorite art Paintings by Zurbarán, Basquiat, A. R. Penck.

Inès de La Fressange.
INSPIRATIONS
Favorite discovery Soeur, a clothing-and-accessories boutique for young girls in Paris. Who inspires you Luis Nieto. Necessary extravagance Cashmere socks. Favorite place in the world My house in Tarascon, in the South of France. Favorite charity Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque. Favorite movie Pay It Forward. Inspired by India in general. Favorite hotel Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur. Favorite colors Navy blue and pink. Twitter handle @lafressange. Fashion idol Jane Birkin.

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