This issue we caught up with Romy and the Bunnies founder Julia Restoin Roitfeld. Here’s a sneak peek…
The inspirational mama for our first new look issue had to be somebody extraordinary. So who better than Julia Restoin Roitfeld: fashion royalty, style icon and mama to little girl Romy and the stunning baby site that has us hooked: Romy and the Bunnies.
We’re big fans of your website, Romy and the Bunnies. What inspired you to start it?
After having my baby, I couldn’t find any websites that related to my lifestyle, my tastes, and those of the other mommies around me. Everything felt very dated. I wanted to create a platform for mothers like me, who are hands on with their babies, but who like to take care of themselves. Women who work – and work out – like to look good and like to travel with and without their children. Motherhood shouldn’t signal the end of these things, it should heighten them.
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What’s the best thing about being a mother?
The smiles, the laughs and the cuddles are the best, but having someone whose education and wellbeing depends 100% on you can be a lot of pressure – and very scary.
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How do you stay balanced in terms of health, fitness and wellbeing?
I try to go to the gym at least three to four times a week. I do SoulCycle and Ballet Beautiful, it’s especially good for the body and the mind.
Who are your inspirations?
My mom, Carine [former editor-in-chief of French Vogue].
How often do you visit London? Where do you stay and what are your must-visits?
I’m there about once a year. Last time it was for a wedding and I stayed just one night at the Connaught with my family. I’m really hoping to come back for Fashion Week.
For the full interview with Julia Restoin Roitfeld, see the Sep/Oct issue of Baby London. Out 22 Aug. For Julia’s wonderful creation see: romyandthebunnies.com
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