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 Mosque The 100 Most Iconic Islamic Houses Of Worship: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Places of worship have served as a benchmark for the heights of human achievement since time immemorial: the nobler the sacred shrine, the nobler the society. Over the centuries, civilizations considered their own worth in the face of the splendor…
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 St. Tropez Soleil by Assouline Description The legend of Saint-Tropez begins with a dog, a rooster and a martyr; and it leads to movie stars, world-famous artists and distinguished writers. Situated on the glittering French Riviera, Saint-Tropez has been in the spotlight for over half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking…
Book Smiley: 50 Years of Good News by Assouline Description For the past fifty years, Smiley has served as a beacon of hope and positivity, encouraging the world to take time to smile. What started as a happiness promotion in the France Soir newspaper to draw attention to positive news has transformed into a movement…
Aspen Style Book by Assouline Description What began as a small mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom of the late 19th century has since become a favorite getaway for the world’s elite. Appreciated more for what’s above ground rather than below, Aspen, Colorado, has a history almost as dense as the repertoire of A-listers…
Book Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso by Assouline Description This richly illustrated volume traces the history of one of the world’s most recognizable wristwatches through archival images and original photographs, as well as evocative text from the author, historian, journalist and watch specialist. watchmaker Nicholas Foulkes. Born in 1931, at the height of the Art Deco period, the…
Fashion book: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “A must have” – Yahoo.fr In this limited edition, linen clamshell Ultimate Collection format and oversized handmade book, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle by showcasing the most iconic dresses of the 20th century. From Poiret to Pucci, Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, Valerie Steele selects a…
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…
Book Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation by Assouline Description Everyone dreams of experiencing La Dolce Vita: delicious cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, legendary scenes and cultural treasures. An immersion in a destination in its purest form, a way of life perfectly encapsulated by Belmond’s Italian properties, where time spent quietly understanding local rhythms is of the utmost importance….
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 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…