Book Athens Rivieira by Assouline Description Athens is experiencing a revival in art, nightlife and design. For a metropolis constantly associated with the past, modern advances in development and culture are sometimes overlooked in favor of the ruins and artifacts of antiquity. When in fact, the juxtaposition only enhances the beauty of both. The Athens…
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…
Barbie book by Assouline Description Celebrate Barbie’s sixty-fifth birthday in a book dedicated to the fascinating story of the world’s most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a revolutionary feminist visionary, Barbie challenged the conventions of the 1950s, establishing a role for women beyond that of wife and mother. With an identity outside…
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…
Pink 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…
Greek Islands book by Assouline Description An endless expanse of sparkling waters coupled with unparalleled Greek hospitality awaits visitors to the Aegean Islands. Each island is home to a unique spirit and mythology. From Patmos (the Aga Khan’s favorite) to Hydra (which captivated Henry Miller, Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren), the islands are imbued with…
Book Riva Aquarama: Impossible collection by Assouline Description When it comes to glamor and high-end style on the seas, there is nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Imagined by the legendary Carlo Riva, the wooden speed car has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, published by Assouline, is celebrating its…
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…