Vanessa Glows in Pink

I love this pale pink Sonia Rykiel dress on Vanessa Paradis (and I love Vanessa), she wore it for the Sidaction gala recently in Paris (in support of AIDS prevention and research), also attended by Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Lou Doillon. The colour and texture of the satin reminds me of a jacket and shorts I had when I was about seven years old. I loved them so much, they didn't look like that cheap acetate that was everywhere and I thought they were so pretty. Looking back, I'm thinking they may not have been quite as nice as I'm remembering them, but I choose to preserve the memory as it has evolved in my mind!

Vanesssa looks to be in her element here, all smiles and glowing. She says she hates the red carpet but me thinks that's just in Hollywood.

Vanessa and Carla in Yves St. Laurent


Lou Doillon in Nina Ricci with Olivier Theyskens
Photo: BENAROCH/SIPA