Book Watches: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In this stunning new addition to the Assouline series, British historian Nicholas Foulkes has selected the 100 revolutionary ” timepieces” of the 20th century, weighing the virtues of rarity, cost, innovative features, historical significance, great provenance and pleasant design. The watch – a microcosm of hundreds of tiny…
Book Chinese Art: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Over the past century, China has experienced a period of more rapid growth and total transformation than any other nation in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that emerged from such a dramatic era of change The answer may lie in Chinese art….
Rolex book: Impossible collection of Assouline Description “The most complete and deepest history of the luxury watch brand ever written” – InsideHook.com For over a century, Rolex has stood out as the world’s most coveted and legendary watch brand. A Rolex implies many things: the epitome of a luxury watch, a tool of power for…
Book Bosphorus Private by Assouline Description From the Greek, Roman, Persian and Byzantine eras to the Ottoman Empire to the present day, the Bosphorus Strait is a historic and picturesque region of Turkey. As the crossroads of the European and Asian subsections of the country, it is home to rich culture, incredible people, delicious cuisine,…
Book The Big Book of Chic by Assouline Description Sensational, internationally renowned interior designer Miles Redd is known for his original brand of cozy glamour. Her unique aesthetic vision is characterized by playful blends of high and low, invigorated by splashes of whimsical color and modern gestures. Drawing on inspirations ranging from the fashion photographs…
Book The Art of Manufacture: Alain Ducasse dAssouline Description Discover the know-how that begins with the hand of an artisan, whether roaster, chocolatier, ice cream maker or pastry chef. It is a delicate and beautiful gesture that embodies the philosophy “At the origin, taste”. Since the opening of Chef Alain Ducasse’s first Manufacture in 2013,…
Book Tiffany & Co.: The Landmark by Assouline Description Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship, reopened in April 2023 after a major four-year restoration, has become a new landmark in the New York skyline. Transformed by architect Peter Marino, the interiors now feature works by renowned artists and a three-story exhibition space designed by Shohei…
Book Louis Vuitton Manufactures d’Assouline Description Louis Vuitton nourishes the idea that a workshop can be a place of fulfillment and individuality. A place where know-how is learned, respected and transmitted – and innovation is nourished – by artisans who challenge the image of a traditional workshop. In pursuit of regional expertise and artisanal excellence,…
Book Havana Blues by Assouline Description Ruined pastel-colored facades line the streets, parked vintage cars evoke the past, live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana, home of boundless energy. Situated along the Florida Strait, Cuba’s capital has undergone many identities: Spanish colonization, mafia rule in the 1930s, 1950s glamor, the Cuban revolution and, more…
Book Tulum Gypset by Assouline Description A hub for barefoot bohemians and glamorous goddesses, Tulum is a Mayan hideaway that perfectly distills the gypsy lifestyle. An off-grid escape for nomadic creatives, it’s a playground for spirituality and community. This tiny, idyllic five-mile strip of sand on Mexico’s Yucatn Peninsula is nestled between a tropical jungle,…
Transparent book holder Description Combining effortless assembly with the ability to showcase every collection, from icons to ultimates, the Assouline “A Bookstand” is as elegant as the titles it supports. Designed by Alex Assouline, this luxury book holder, with an engraved Assouline A logo centered on both panels, is available in black, red, yellow, blue…
St. Moritz Chic Book by Assouline Description Nestled in Switzerland’s Alpine Engadine Valley, St. Moritz sits amid a sea of ski resorts famous in that it has long maintained an elusive allure. The winter home of personalities from Gunter Sachs and Gianni Agnelli to Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon and Claudia Schiffer,…