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“I 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.”

Quote by Carine Roitfeld

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Carine Roitfeld

Carine Roitfeld, born in September 1954, is a renowned fashion editor. She served as the editor-in-chief of Vogue France and has had a profound impact on the fashion industry. more

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