Book Patek Philippe: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish refugees Antoine Norbert de Patek and Franois Czapek, Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their mission was clear: to create the finest watches in the world. Patek Philippe excels at grand complications, with revolutionary innovations like the…
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…
Book Paris Saint-Germain: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description For six years, photographer Julien Scussel has had unprecedented access to the Parisian team and its players. No photographer has ever been so close to a professional football team made up of international stars always followed by cameras around the world. The result is a behind-the-scenes look…
Book Formula 1: Impossible collection by Assouline Description A six-point safety harness wraps around your shoulders and between your legs, a neck brace tightens your chest. The world to come is only visible above a ledge at eye level; the world behind is only seen through two mirrors a little bigger than cigarette boxes. The…
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 The Big Book of Chic by Assouline Description Sensational, internationally renowned interior designer Miles Redd is known for his original brand of cozy glamour. Her unique aesthetic vision is characterized by playful blends of high and low, invigorated by splashes of whimsical color and modern gestures. Drawing on inspirations ranging from the fashion photographs…
Italian Chic book by Assouline Description Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, the Renaissance art of Florence, the graceful canals of Venice, the haute couture of Milan, the pasta the Bolognese of Bologna, the colorful architecture of Portofino and the flashing blue….
Book Jamaica Vibes by Assouline Description Surely the most stylish and cool island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is not only the birthplace of reggae but also a favorite destination of James Bond. While there’s no shortage of luxury villas and white-sand beaches, Jamaica offers something other destinations lack: a vibrant culture all its own. Brimming…
Book Camels Froms Saudi Arabia (Classic) by Assouline Description Imagine the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Windswept sand dunes. Sculptural rock formations. And in the distance, a camel, standing boldly in the rays of the sun. Camels, and more particularly the dromedary, or one-humped camel, are an icon of the Arab landscape. Throughout Saudi Arabia’s history,…
Book Interview: 50 Years of Assouline Description In 1969, Andy Warhol launched Interview, an underground film journal that quickly transformed into an iconic symbol of New York culture and style. The monthly’s wide-ranging conversations and irreverent approach opened doors to society’s inner circles and became a launching pad for creative talents such as Andre Leon…
Book Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury (New-York 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…
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,…