Monsier Saint Laurent was pathologically shy, and he made the Saint Laurent woman in his own image. Like her, I am shy. And to protect myself, I adopted something of an androgynous look, just as his women did.
Carine RoitfeldI think that when you're taking pictures with my principles, you can try anything. Dare to do a lot of things - dare with sexuality, dare to break taboos as long as it remains photogenic. As long as I find an elegance and beauty in it, I am not afraid to tackle anything.
Carine RoitfeldMaybe people have no idea how much work is behind a picture. It can seem very effortless but there is a lot of work. Itโs exactly like doing ballet. Itโs hours and hours but when you go onstage itโs just the pleasure of dancing.
Carine Roitfeld