Karl Lagerfeld Says Carla Bruni is an Enviable First Lady
“The September issue of Vantiy Fair features French first Lady Carla Bruni- Sarkozy on the cover and yet again pose the question, is she the new Jackie O.? In the piece, written by Maureen Orth, Ms. Bruni is painted as a modern sort of woman who values her independence, remains friends with her many lovers (and their wives!), and prefers a president who wears blue jeans.
Read on as Ms. Bruni’s explains herself and Karl Lagerfeld declares her the most enviable first lady.”
On her independence:
“I think it is a major duty for a woman to be independent. Independence was my obsession when I was 20. It was not making money; it was making my own money. Modeling meant I did not have to rely on my parents or a man.” On her past lovers:
“It’s not that I had a lot of lovers. It’s that I never hide them. It’s a different thing. I have not one day of regret. I have a very good relationship with exes. I have a good relationship with all the boyfriends I had. Sometimes I’m the godmother of their children. I’m always good friends with their wives. Read the rest of this entry »
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