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….
Cartier Panthere dAssouline book Description Silently roaming Cartier iconography for a century, the panther is the happy leader of the pack of precious animals that make up the famous Cartier menagerie. No other creature or piece of jewelry is so indissolubly and emotionally linked to the exceptional women of style of the 20th century, to…
Jaipur book by Assouline Description A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the state capital of Rajasthan has a prestigious heritage and esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings…
Book Barbie: 60 Years of Inspiration by Assouline Description Founded on March 9, 1959, Barbie arrived on the scene and took the world by storm. Envisioned as a new type of doll that allows girls to play roles beyond a caretaker, Barbie has become one of the world’s most recognizable faces over the past 60…
Book Arabian Leopard: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description A celebration of a magnificent creature: the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). This subspecies has distinct characteristics resulting from thousands of years of evolution, making it ideally suited to the deserts and mountains of Arabia. An essay by wildlife conservationist Andrew Spalton traces the animal’s epic journey…
Gstaad Glam book by Assouline Description In the southwest corner of Switzerland, nestled among the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps lies the picturesque and upscale resort town of Gstaad. Brimming with exclusive ski clubs and a fur-coat-clad jet set, Gstaad is the definition of alpine chic, which is evident in the luxurious, family-friendly Gstaad…
Burberry book by Assouline Description Over 165 years of innovation, adventure and a unique expression of Britishness come to life in Burberry, a richly illustrated volume filled with material from the Burberry archives and beyond. Five chapters, featuring 200 illustrations, depict Burberry’s evolution from a family business founded in 1856 to a renowned global luxury…
Book Windows at Tiffany and Co.: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Assouline’s glossy coffee table books are always a good idea, and their new deluxe Tiffany blue tome dedicated to the jeweler’s famous windows is perfect for the Audrey Hepburn in your life.” – The observer They are astonishing, wonderful and always, invariably modern: the…
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…
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 Yves Saint Laurent: Impossible collection by Assouline Description After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent stood out and transformed high fashion for a new era of young, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear to a wider clientele….
Book Football: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description To celebrate 150 years of college football and 100 years of the National Football League, Assouline presents Football: The Impossible Collection The 100 Most Legendary Moments in History. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive view of college and professional football, a selection of 100 historic…