The Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture for eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Timeworn churches, once stops on nineteenth-century Grand Tours, stand tall in the towns' piazzas. Rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the island where the emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo, and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region to the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower alike, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and take in the beauty of a region.
From the ancient Greek, Roman, Persian, and Byzantine eras to the Ottoman Empire to the present day, the Bosphorus strait is a storied and scenic region of Turkey. As the crossroads of the country's European and Asian subsections, it is home to rich culture, incredible people, delicious food, unique architecture, and unmistakable style. Countless creatives have been awed and inspired here, including Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Louboutin, Nicky Haslam, and Cher. Turkish denizens and visitors alike are thrilled by the skyline, a breathtaking view of calming waters and magnificent bridges. But some of the best places to discover the style of the Bosphorus are within the private homes of its welcoming residents, who are always gracious and ready to entertain, and who know just the right balance of old and new to both pay homage to their country's glorious past and herald its future. These vibrant personalities each have a story to tell, something that tethers them to this enchanted slice of the world. Bosphorus Private, showcasing twenty homes, is the melding of two continents, countless creative influences, and millennia of history.
What began as a small mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom of the late nineteenth century has since become the preferred getaway of the world's elite. Treasured for what's above ground rather than below, Aspen, Colorado has a storied history almost as dense as the directory of A-listers who have adopted the jewel of Pitkin County as their second home, or who have settled in its slopes indefinitely. From the fortified compound that was Hunter S. Thompson's Owl Farm, to John Denver's Starwood in Aspen, to the scores of financial titans who also call the mountain home, Aspen has long drawn an eclectic and wide-ranging crowd. With an introduction from longtime resident Aerin Lauder, founder & creative director of AERIN, Aspen Style celebrates and pays homage to the stark glamour, the working-class history, and the romance of the virtually untouched landscape that gives the town the unique charisma that continues to draw new devotees with each season. Exploring the rustic-chic atmosphere of the Hotel Jerome, the architectural excellence of Herbert Bayer's restored Wheeler Opera House, and local culture found at Schlomo's Deli & Grill, to name a few, this deluxe volume is brought to life with stunning current and historical imagery capturing the prodigious evolution of this mountain town over the last century.
Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means 'little watch,' Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts-within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the "High Priest of Horology."
What started as a humble blog quickly transformed into a full-fledged magazine and e-comm hub for some of the world's leading watch brands. Celebrating the decade milestone since Hodinkee's founding, this book captures the storied expertise of the world's leading experts on time. With chapters breaking down chronographs, dive watches, high design, and horological icons, this book is a connoisseur's compendium for the timepiece veterans and novices alike.
New York is a city whose DNA comes from all over the world, a fantastic and unique place belonging to America yet not completely American. Such a strong cultural personality deserves a book, and Martine Assouline introduces this grand new title as "a little tribute to the New York I love." Travel through the most important periods of this great city and into all its boroughs, from Manhattan and Brooklyn to the Bronx and Queens to Staten Island with glimpses into its history and the development of its world- renown skyline. Discover stories from immigration in the early twentieth century to Prohibition in the 1920s to the youth revolution in the sixties. Remember the best moments in Broadway and the discos at Studio 54; dream with F. Scott Fitzgerald, Truman Capote, and Audrey Hepburn or Madonna and Jean- Michel Basquiat.
This volume reveals New York through the expert eyes and iconic images of leading photographers from Edward Steichen to Peter Lindbergh, together with texts and quotes from top writers including E.B. White , Edith Wharton, Tom Wolfe and Jay Mcinerney. With a slipcase and typography created especially for the occasion, New York by New York provides ration and will be treasured by lovers of this great City for decades to come.
It is the dream of many to own the world's most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile-from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1-was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.
Dernier ajout à la collection exclusive de volumes artisanaux d'Assouline, Yves Saint Laurent : la collection Impossible met en lumière tous les classiques: la robe droite Mondrian; la robe noire à col et poignets blancs pour le film Belle de Jour; la légendaire collection des Ballets Russes; les hommages à Picasso, Matisse et van Gogh; les tailleurs et les robes drapées fluides coup de crayon; l'utilisation somptueuse de velours, de dentelle, de plumes, d'imprimés léopard et de tons de bijoux brillants.
In The Impossible Collection of Whiskey, bestselling spirits writer Clay Risen unpacks the history of this storied drink, inviting the reader to tour some of the world's most famed distilleries and their finest bottles. From the best Scotch of the Scottish Highlands to Kentucky's finest Bourbon, Risen's selection of 100 unparalleled whiskeys come from age-old makers as well as trailblazers of the craft distilling movement that has swept across the globe. Here are whiskeys selected not only for their exquisite flavor but also for rarity, age, flavor, and innovation. Bottles from countries with nascent whiskey markets, such as India and the Czech Republic, sit beside old American classics like Pappy Van Winkle and some of the rarest, most coveted bottles on the market. Risen marvels at bottles like Ireland's Midleton Very Rare 45 Year Old, the oldest, most expensive Irish whiskey in the world. Together, these 100 bottles comprise a collection of whiskeys so exclusive that no one could ever assemble them all under one roof. A must-have for the library of any true whiskey connoisseur, The Impossible Collection of Whiskey is a carefully crafted homage to a liquor long revered as the water of life.
Depuis le crépuscule de la dynastie des Romanov, des années folles de la jet-set jusqu'aux années soixante-dix de l'Art déco parisien, Bals explore les neuf parties de costumes privés les plus exceptionnelles du XXe siècle, dans le plus bel ouvrage jamais réalisé sur le sujet. En plus des commentaires sociaux de personnages colorés (ou à propos de), y compris Paul Poiret, Truman Capote et Cecil Beaton, qui ont immortalisé ces bals extraordinaires, Jacqueline de Ribes, Hélène David-Weill et Marisa Berenson partagent leurs souvenirs les plus vifs.
The concept of luxury, often thought of as a modern notion, has deep historical roots, paralleling human civilization itself. Ancient societies, in their pursuit of more than just basic needs, left behind exquisite artifacts that reflect the joy of possessing unique objects. From the enchanting "turqueries" to the grandeur of the Topkap? Palace and delicate decorative arts, five centuries of luxury have continuously evolved, inspiring the present day.
This book, created in collaboration with Beymen, a Turkish luxury-fashion leader, commemorates their fiftieth anniversary and complements the Golden Opulence exhibition in Istanbul, showcasing exclusive fashion pieces by renowned designers like Alexander McQueen and Valentino. Golden Opulence, 500 Years of Luxuriant Style
Roy Lichtenstein's comic strip-inspired paintings and irreverent wit have resonated with art collectors and enthusiasts for over half a century. Museums and galleries compete to exhibit his work, and in the market, he is one of the most coveted names in contemporary art. Celebrated for imbuing ordinary objects from hot dogs to trash cans with monumental power, Lichtenstein defied traditional «good taste» and became part of the new avant-garde that redefined American art in the 1960s. In this Assouline Ultimate Collection volume, one hundred of Lichtenstein's most memorable works, as chosen by art historian Avis Berman, are lavishly reproduced, from the iconic Whaam! and Drowning Girl and later reinterpretations of paintings by Picasso, Matisse, and van Gogh to public commissions like Times Square Mural, which is installed in New York City's Times Square subway station. Including stunning gatefolds that reveal the breadth of Lichtenstein's art in all its color and beauty, this book is a dream collection for Pop Art lovers the world over.
Since its establishment in Milan in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, a jeweler's apprentice, the famed Italian jewelry house has developed and perfected its unique goldsmithing techniques over a century. Buccellati quickly became one of Italy's most respected jewelers, with prestigious clientele including the famous dandy and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, the royal families of Italy, Spain and Egypt, the Pope and cardinals of Rome, and international celebrities.
Blending traditional handcraftsmanship with modern creativity for four generations, Buccellati has cultivated a singular stylistic identity. Reflecting styles from ancient Greece to the Italian Renaissance, Buccellati crafts innovative jewels and objets d'art with a rich textural quality, employing its signature engraving and chiseling techniques in precious metals set with dazzling gemstones for an extraordinary effect.
Featuring deeply researched text filled with historical insights, this volume unfolds the story of four generations of Buccellati's trademark imaginative inspiration and fine craftsmanship, executed with intricate hand engraving and a refined aesthetic sensibility, exuding a timeless elegance that brings tradition into the modern world.
In a globalized world, heritage crafts hold unique cultural value. Bahrain has seen a craft revival by fostering collaboration in craft, art, and design, creating new opportunities for creativity. As a coastal culture, Bahrain produces maritime crafts like boats, sailors' garments, and fishing nets. Its freshwater resources support palm groves and rush plants for basketry and home furnishings. Natural resources like clay and gypsum contribute to pottery and architectural carvings, while a rich history of metalworking and goldsmithing yields intricate jewelry and ceremonial items. This volume, with informative text and original photography, showcases Bahrain's diverse handicrafts, celebrating its cultural heritage and inspiring future artisans globally.
As fashion editor and friend André Leon Talley writes in the introduction, «Valentino Garavani designs his luncheons and dinners, in all of his homes, the way he has created crescendos and allegros vivace throughout his forty-plus-year career as one of the greatest haute couture designers and high-fashion leaders in the world.» Beauty and entertaining have long been passions of Valentino. «I am in love with beauty,» he admits in the book's opening. «I have always loved beautiful objects.» Though beyond the tangible objets d'art housed in each of his residences, Valentino's excellence as a host is defined by the warmth and joy he creates for his guests.
«When you enter his world, you enter the world of luxury; you enter a rare and opulent, yet warm space,» adds Talley. The atmosphere evokes the «joy of sharing, and the joy of delivering a magnificent dining experience in a setting of wonder and originality; sharing with family, friends and guests; sharing good conversation that is quite often animated; and sharing beautiful flowers, especially from Valentino's own gardens,» he continues in his introduction.
Photographed by renowned Italian photographer Oberto Gili, and organized by residence, this book invites the reader to enjoy various table settings and recipes specific to each home. A flan au chevre may be served on Portuguese porcelain at his ski chalet in Gstaad, while a visit to his home in London reveals a «decorating masterpiece»--says Talley in his text--with an orientalist dining room of blue and white china. The New York City pied-a-terre showcases «table decorations...limitless in their exquisiteness» including Russian dinner-service sets and ruby red Irish glass plates. On T.M. Blue One, guests are served Mediterranean-inspired cuisine atop custom, seafaring-themed dinner service sets. «I love sharing the things in my life with my friends,» Valentino says.
Among all of these luxurious homes, the crown jewel of Valentino's residential repertoire is the Chateau de Wideville, a historic chateau outside of Paris that is admittedly Valentino's favorite. There, meals of Italian inspired home cooking, such as risotto Milanese, are presented amongst his collection of rare Meissen swans. «I love antique china sets, like Meissen, Russian, or from P.K. Selesia, a German company from the 1930s» he states.
Though regardless of residence or number of guests, Valentino's commitment to excellence does not waver. «I am very often alone and enjoying my houses,» Valentino says. «Entertaining thirty or one is the same; the food has to be on a beautiful plate. The dream came true.» Valentino Garavani, often known simply as Valentino, is a legendary fashion designer and master couturier. He founded his eponymous fashion house in Rome in the late 1950s and has since established an illustrious career designing for the world's most glamorous women, from royalty to Hollywood icons, including Jackie O, Elizabeth Taylor and modern-day muses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway.
From his start designing dresses, Valentino and long-time business partner Giancarlo Giammetti built the Valentino brand into an international empire, now one of the most iconic fashion brands in the world, often associated with his signature color, «Valentino Red». Though Valentino retired from fashion in 2008, he continues to create and follow his passions.
In 1969, Andy Warhol launched Interview, an underground film journal that quickly transformed into an iconic symbol of New York City culture and style. The monthly's expansive conversations and irreverent approach opened doors to the intimate circles of society and became a launchpad for creative talents such as André Leon Talley and Fran Lebowitz. With a vibrant mix of rising celebrities including Madonna and Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside the legendary presence of Elizabeth Taylor and Steven Spielberg, the magazine became known as «The Crystal Ball of Pop.» Now, fifty years since its inception, dive into the extraordinary archives of Interview and rediscover the columns, photography and voices that collectively tell the history of American culture decade by decade.
With an introduction from former editor Bob Colacello, essays from editor-in-chief Nick Haramis and editor-at-large Christopher Bollen, and additional contributions from Interview alumni and friends André Leon Talley, Camille Paglia, Christopher Makos, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Jordan, Eric Boman, Fran Lebowitz, Greil Marcus, Kate Moss, Lauren Tabach-Bank, Marc Balet, Marisa Berenson, Mats Gustafson, Mel Ottenberg, Michael Kors, Paige Powell, Pat Cleveland, Pat Hackett, Patrick McMullan, Richard Turley, Sam Shahid, Sandra Brant, Shelley Wanger, Stephen Mooallem, Tama Janowitz and Victoria Bartlett.
In partnership with the upcoming release of Interview: 50 Years, Assouline and Interview magazine are pleased to announce a revolutionary collaboration with VRAccelerator. Bringing a digitally enhanced experience to an Assouline cover for the first time, readers will be able to explore every archival issue from their digital device. A never-before-seen catalog of the magazine's extensive history, this interactive augmented reality feature also highlights exclusive audio commentaries by Interview staff.
Depuis cent vingt-cinq ans, Coca-Cola fait partie du quotidien de très nombreuses personnes à travers tous les pays du monde, comme aucun autre produit. Tout d'abord siroté dans une fontaine à soda d'Atlanta comme boisson rafraîchissante, le Coca-Cola a triomphé grâce à l'emploi croissant d'employés. Le dirigeant historique de Coca-Cola, Robert Woodruff, a toujours cherché à avoir ce produit "à portée de main du désir'. Et il a si bien réussi que le Coca-Cola est devenu un élément incontournable de notre paysage, de nos moments rituels, de nos vies.
Cet ouvrage illustré célèbre la boisson la plus emblématique au monde avec les photographies de la marque, ses publicités et ses codes iconographiques, ainsi que des images tirées de films, de l'histoire sociale et de la culture pop. Décennie après décennie, Coca-Cola incarne l'esprit de chaque époque avec nostalgie et perspicacité.
Vital Voices: 100 Women Using their Power to Empower est un livre sans précédent et une exposition d'art complémentaire célébrant 100 femmes leaders mondiales qui redéfinissent le pouvoir. Edité par Alyse Nelson, avec une préface de la poète lauréate nationale de la jeunesse Amanda Gorman et des peintures de Gayle Kabaker, le livre et l'exposition présentent une sélection de portraits originaux, accompagnés d'extraits stimulants de récits à la première personne de certains des plus influents et des femmes perspicaces dans le monde, notamment: la juge Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, Bozoma Saint John, Jacinda Ardern, Donna Langley, Menaka Guruswamy et Arundhati Katju, Joy Buolamwini, Megan Rapinoe et bien d'autres. Candide et convaincante, chaque leader partage des histoires personnelles, de la sagesse et des idées, nous montrant que les femmes dirigent différemment et que cette différence est cruellement nécessaire dans notre monde d'aujourd'hui.
Livre-jeux avec des jeux, des questions et des illustrations pour explorer les différentes facettes de la sexualité et de l'érotisme : l'érotisme dans l'art, au cinéma, les pratiques sexuelles, l'imaginaire et la littérature érotiques, la psychologie de la sexualité, etc.
Archéologue et historienne de l'art de formation, B. Geoffroy-Schneiter évoque l'art de la civilisation des Cyclades, une myriade de petites îles grecques, avec leurs énigmatiques "idoles" taillées dans le marbre et leurs statues, pour certaines proches de la grandeur naturelle.
