Book Cartier: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description One of the world’s leading luxury jewelers since the 19th century, Cartier evokes a world of art and beauty, a heritage of unparalleled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the leading international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London and New York, and was official supplier to…
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…
Book Moon Paradise by Assouline Description For centuries, the moon was synonymous with mystery, the unknown. But over the years, humanity has studied this brilliant satellite and even managed to venture into it. Mystery became discovery, which then became possibility. Earth’s Moon is a universal constant for every human being, past and present. A rare…
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 Tiffany & Co. Vision and Virtuosity (Icon Edition) by Assouline Description When Charles Lewis Tiffany opened his first store in 1837 in New York, selling “fancy articles” imported from Paris, he could not have imagined the visions of glamor his name would evoke around the world. Tiffany & Co. has grown from a modest…
Book The Italian Dream by Assouline Description For more than three years, Aline Coquelle, famous travel photographer, and Count Gelasio Gaetani d’Aragona Lovatelli, member of one of the oldest Italian aristocratic families, have been following the list of the best wines in Italy. Guided by Gelasio, readers discover a tribe of artistic friends and wine…
Book Bombardier: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Take to the skies with Bombardier, the definitive tome on the elite private jet manufacturer, with stunning photography by Guillaume Plisson. Discover the legacy of Joseph-Armand Bombardier, who started with snowmobiles and jet skis before revolutionizing business aviation. Celebrating Bombardier’s cutting-edge engineering, from the iconic Challenger 300 to…
Chanel 3-Book Slipcase (New Edition) by Assouline Available in English or French Description Assouline and Chanel present a newly updated trilogy celebrating the timeless spirit, signatures and heritage of the house of Chanel, this box set includes three Memoire volumes: Chanel Fashion, Chanel Jewelry And Watches and Chanel Fragrance And Beauty. Chanel Fashion by Anne…
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 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…
18th Century Style Book by Assouline Description The 18th century embodies aesthetic perfection through monuments like Versailles and the opulence of Marie Antoinette’s court, showcasing the Enlightenment ideals of reason and freedom. From rococo to neoclassicism, it marked a dynamic era in arts, design and literature, whose stylistic codes still inspire contemporary creators. Assouline’s Style…
Book Vatican A Private Visit to a Secret World: Impossible collection by Assouline Description More than just an enclave in the city of Rome, the Vatican is a complex city-state that, for many people, still evokes notions of secrecy. The Vatican has always exercised a power of fascination and seduction over us, with its nearly…