Book Arturo Fuente Since 1912: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Humble, resilient and strong: the Arturo Fuente family is all of this and more. Their saga begins with Don Arturo Fuente chasing the American dream, deploying his cherished Cuban artisan forces, then continues with his son, Don Carlos Fuente Sr., his grandson, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente…
Book New York Chic by Assouline Description Take a trip to New York, with Assouline as your guide. This megalopolis is often intimidating and overwhelming, but New York Chic, seen through the warm lens of Oliver Pilcher, presents a more intimate vision of the city, beyond the stereotypes. Daily moments with New Yorkers, as they…
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 Marrakech Flair by Assouline Description It has been said that Marrakech awakens all the senses. Whether seeing the intricate zellige tiles; smell the various spices sold in the souks; hear the call to prayer emanate from neighboring mosques; touch the soft leather used to make a pair of babouches (leather sandals); enjoying a tasty…
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 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 Marbella Sol d’Assouline Description Marbella is both a blank slate and a palimpsest. It could be anything to anyone. You can meet a rock star in the morning and European royalty in the afternoon. There can’t be many places where two such unique personalities could cross paths. To paraphrase Churchill, it is a kaleidoscope…
Book Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury (Paris Edition) by Assouline Description Discover the breathtaking architecture of Louis Vuitton stores around the world in Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Goldberger takes readers on an exhilarating journey, exploring the various locations of the House, from So Paulo to Seoul. Rather than…
Book Salvador Dal: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In the popular imagination, perhaps no other artist’s work is more recognizable than that of Salvador Dal. Indeed, for many, he is the quintessential mad artist, whose singular vision remorselessly plumbed his own psychological depths. His nightmarish visions and bizarre landscapes express the anguish and turbulence of…
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…
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…
Tuscany Marvel book by Assouline Description The Italian region of Tuscany is a treat for all the senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture from eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Antiquated churches, once stops on 19th-century Grand Tours, stand in town piazzas. Hills of wheat and colorful olive trees,…