7 Quotes & Sayings By Julia Restoin Roitfeld

As a child of two prominent fashion icons – Anna Wintour and Jean-Paul Gaultier – Julia Restoin Roitfeld was destined to be a model. She began working as a model at the age of 16 and went on to become the first face of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld's favourite muse, and the face of Givenchy. Her career has since spanned the globe, from Milan to New York, Paris to Milan again. She is also an editor-at-large at Vogue, an author, an occasional actress, and the daughter of photographer Francesca von Habsburg.

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My mother was never very famous when I was growing up, so it wasn't so difficult. It was only when I left home and went to university that she become this style icon. Julia Restoin Roitfeld
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My dream job would be to design a sexy maternity collection, maybe also beautiful lingerie for expecting women. It's impossible to find nice sexy lingerie anywhere for pregnant or nursing women, which is when you actually need an extra boost of confidence and feel sexy. Julia Restoin Roitfeld
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If I design another line, I will definitely design pieces that suit both pregnant and non-pregnant women. Being pregnant is one of the most amazing things, but it is a big change in a woman's life and body, and I think it is important she feels amazing all along her term. And being able to wear beautiful lingerie will definitely help. Julia Restoin Roitfeld
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For me, beauty is more about prevention than anything. Especially now that I've hit 30, it's more about being careful and maintaining my skin. I want to keep my youth and freshness and be wrinkle-free as long as possible because I don't want to have to cheat - that's what I call any cosmetic surgeries: cheating. Julia Restoin Roitfeld
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I'm really close to my family, and I really want one of my own. But the wedding, it's not necessary for me. Julia Restoin Roitfeld
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Sometimes, being a single mother, I miss the freedom. I see my other friends with kids, and when they go out for a drink, it is the dad that stays in. Julia Restoin Roitfeld