Book Versailles – From Louis XIV to Jeff Koon: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Welcome to the most legendary palace in the world, the glittering Chateau de Versailles. Narrating the most important historical, social and cultural milestones of Versailles, beginning with the original proposal for a modest hunting lodge requested by Louis XIII in 1623,…
Book Comporta Bliss by Assouline Description Sometimes compared to Brigitte Bardot’s Saint-Tropez in the 1950s, Comporta, with its laid-back pace and artistic community, is the ideal destination for those looking to get lost. It’s the new favorite of personalities such as Jacques Grange, Farida Khelfa, Franois Dumas, the Esprito Santo family and Madonna, who shares…
Book Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon by Assouline Description Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon traces how Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak caused a sensation when it was released in 1972, with its hand-finished stainless steel armor housing the finest self-winding mechanical movement of its era and shone around the world in the decades that…
Bulgari Book: Beyond Time by Assouline Description Discover the definitive book on Bulgari’s rich relationship with watchmaking in Bulgari: Beyond Time. The book’s global perspective celebrates more than a century of Roman-inspired craftsmanship, comprehensively chronicling the manufacture’s Swiss-Italian watchmaking achievements through hundreds of original, captivating images and fascinating conversations with the most leading specialists in…
Book Ibiza Bohemia by Assouline Description From vibrant nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza’s hippie-chic atmosphere is its trademark. This quintessential Mediterranean hotspot has served as an escape for artists, creatives and musicians for decades. It’s a place to reinvent yourself, to walk the thin line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover happiness. Ibiza…
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 Golden Opulence: 500 Years of Luxuriant Style by Assouline Description The concept of luxury, often considered a modern notion, has deep historical roots, parallel to human civilization itself. Ancient societies, in their quest to satisfy more than just basic needs, left behind exquisite artifacts that reflect the joy of owning unique objects. From enchanting…
Book Lalanne A World of Poetry: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description The creative couple Franois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne are known for their poetic and fanciful sculptures that have become design icons. Franois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne are one of the most creative couples of the last century, celebrated for their surrealist sculptural works. Their pieces are…
Book The Light of New York by Assouline Description How do you capture the city that never sleeps in spooky moments of serenity That’s exactly what award-winning photographer Jean-Michel Berts does in this epic, visual piece from the world’s greatest city. At dawn, the streets of New York resonate with a life of their own:…
Book Camels Froms Saudi Arabia (Classic) by Assouline Description Imagine the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Windswept sand dunes. Sculptural rock formations. And in the distance, a camel, standing boldly in the rays of the sun. Camels, and more particularly the dromedary, or one-humped camel, are an icon of the Arab landscape. Throughout Saudi Arabia’s history,…
Book Hotel Esencia dAssouline Description The Esencia Hotel, one of the top 25 hotels in the world, is located on a 50-acre property along Mexico’s Riviera Maya, between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. This estate features a pristine white sand beach and a lush jungle backdrop. Known for its understated luxury, the hotel combines white…
Gold Book: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Pure, indestructible, dazzling gold: since the dawn of time, this precious metal has sparked countless fantasies and beliefs. May it lead powerful sovereigns to the afterlife, delicately illuminate the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminate the halos of saints, make the crowns of kings and popes shine, shine…