Book Golden Opulence: 500 Years of Luxuriant Style

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Book Golden Opulence: 500 Years of Luxuriant Style by Assouline

Description

The concept of luxury, often considered a modern notion, has deep historical roots, parallel to human civilization itself. Ancient societies, in their quest to satisfy more than just basic needs, left behind exquisite artifacts that reflect the joy of owning unique objects. From enchanting “turkeys” to the grandeur of Topkap Palace to delicate decorative arts, five centuries of luxury have continued to evolve, inspiring today.

This book, created in collaboration with Turkish luxury fashion leader Beymen, commemorates their fiftieth anniversary and complements the Golden Opulence exhibition in Istanbul, showcasing exclusive fashion pieces from renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen and Valentino. Golden Opulence, 500 Years of Luxuriant Style pays homage to Ottoman craftsmanship and establishes itself as an essential reference for fashion and luxury aficionados, offering a glimpse into a singular way of life that continues to captivate and inspire.

Details

  • 288 pages
  • More than 200 illustrations
  • In English language
  • Released in November 2023
  • L 30 x W 38 x D 5 cm
  • Silk hardcover in silk slipcase
  • 4.4kg

    About the Author

    The journalist and writer Laurence Benam is the author of highly appreciated biographies on Yves Saint Laurent, Marie-Laure de Noailles and Jean-Michel Frank (Grasset, 2001, 2017, 2018), in addition to La Sideration (Stock, 2021) and Paris, capital of Guerlain (Flammarion, 2021). She has written several books on the history of fashion and style for Assouline, including Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection (2020), Orientalism Style (2022), Carita (2022) and Guerlain: An Imperial Icon (2023).

    Curious, eclectic, demanding, dreamer and self-taught, Laziz Hamani is an exceptional photographer. Of Berber origin, he was born and lives in Paris. He is passionate about creating beautiful images, his life defined by a constant search for aesthetics and meaning. He has worked with many prestigious luxury brands, such as Dior, Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre, as well as designer Axel Vervoordt, and he has collaborated with Assouline Publishing on more than twenty titles. From the smallest details of fine jewelry to the purity of minimalist design, Hamani aims to engage the viewer with the image, to evoke power and beauty through its unique simplicity. He photographed the images of Uzbekistan: The Road to Samarkand and Uzbekistan: Living Treasures.

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