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…
Monte Carlo book by Assouline Description A treasure trove of glitz and glamor awaits you on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. High-rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although filled with flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super-yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky promontory has no shortage of culture…
Book Plaza Athenee d’Assouline Description Discover the enchanting world of Plaza Athenee, a 21st century palace celebrated in collaboration with chef Jean Imbert. This book takes you on a journey through 220 destinations, highlighting the elegance and French hospitality that have made this Parisian monument legendary. With sumptuous decor and refined cuisine, Plaza Athenee continues…
Book Hamptons Private by Assouline Description “The Hamptons” is synonymous with luxury. Just mentioning the name conjures up images of pool parties, palatial waterfront estates, and endless days on the beach socializing with the upper echelon. But before this famous peninsula became the summer haunt of the glitterati, its forty miles of rolling sand dunes…
Book Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern by Assouline Description Born in Naples in 1935 into a family of jewelers, Aldo Cipullo became the most glamorous jewelry designer of the 1970s and early ’80s. Aldo Cipullo left Italy for the exciting possibilities of life in New York, enrolling in the School of Visual Arts. In 1960, he…
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 Guerlain: An Imperial Icon by Assouline Description Discover the legendary tale of Guerlains iconic “Bee Bottle” in Guerlain: An Imperial Icon. This volume from the Assouline Classics Collection celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Abeilles Bottle, a symbol of exceptional craftsmanship that embodies the enlightened values of tradition and excellence. Featuring historical and contemporary…
Book Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee Description Over a short period of ten years, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Coming out of a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to merge his passions of watchmaking and writing to create a blog covering everything…
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 Fernando Botero: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Fernando Botero pursued excellence in art for sixty-five turbulent years, mastering numerous techniques and creating a formidable body of work of over 3,000 paintings, over 200 sculptures, and at least 12,000 drawings. Few artists have been able to create a world as distinctive as Botero’s, instantly recognizable…
Book Ocean Wanderlust (Waterproof Edition) by Assouline Description Get ready for an immersive journey beneath the waves with Ocean Wanderlust. Immerse yourself in the world of submarines, mythology, exotic marine species and ocean-inspired fashion. Our Assouline style expands the horizons of travel, blending abstract interpretations like fashion, art and architecture with the real, scientific aspects…
Book Lalanne A World of Poetry: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description The creative couple Franois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne are known for their poetic and fanciful sculptures that have become design icons. Franois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne are one of the most creative couples of the last century, celebrated for their surrealist sculptural works. Their pieces are…