Provence Glory book by Assouline Description From towns to quaint villages and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Sormiou cove in Marseille. Drive with the top down through the lavender fields in Valensole. Taste a bite of freshly baked fougasse, a Provenal classic. Admire the…
Book Makkah – The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Embark on a journey to the heart of Islamic culture with Makkah, a must-read book for anyone wishing to explore this holy city. Considered a unique experience, a visit to Mecca immerses visitors in the traditions and religious significance that are so…
Book Santiago Calatrava: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description One of the world’s most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is the mastermind behind some of the world’s most magnificent structures. Inspired by the human body and the natural world, his works imitate the shapes and movements of organic entities, sometimes suggesting flight or spiritual elevation. This…
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…
Book Chanel: The Legend Of An Icon by Assouline Description Gabrielle Chanel, known for her uncanny ability to anticipate fashion trends, transformed the style world with her modern take on luxury minimalism. She elevated simple fabrics like jersey and tweed to couture status, creating a sophisticated yet understated silhouette that redefined 20th century fashion. Chanel’s…
Amalfi Coast Book by Assouline Description The Amalfi Coast is the epitome of the Italian dream. Nestled among lemon blossoms and bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that make up the Amalfi Coast. Known for their vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via Strada Statale 163 a narrow, winding cliffside road which, while…
Bauhaus Style Book by Assouline Description Discover the fascinating world of Bauhaus, the most influential art school of the 20th century, and its lasting impact on modern culture. From architecture and art to design, fashion, film and photography, the Bauhaus revolutionized interdisciplinary practices and inspired generations of artists around the world. This community of like-minded…
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…
Dior book by Raf Simons d’Assouline Description Discover Raf Simons’ exquisite haute couture designs for Dior from 2012 to 2015, as he brought a contemporary touch to the famous Parisian fashion house. With insightful text from fashion journalist Tim Blanks, this volume showcases Simons’ aesthetic and innovative approach, merging it with the poetic femininity of…
Book New York by New York by Assouline Description New York is a city whose DNA comes from all over the world, a fantastic and unique place belonging to America but not completely American. Such a strong cultural personality deserves a book, and Martine Assouline presents this grandiose new title as “a little tribute to…
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 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…