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Formed billions of years ago deep below the surface of the earth, natural diamonds have always had an ethereal mysticism about them. Once reserved only for royals, red carpets, and life’s most celebratory moments, diamonds were seen as symbols of wealth and prosperity that only few could access. But with a new century comes a new expression of luxury, as a new crop of young designers and heritage jewelry houses alike including Sabyasachi, Messika, Anita Ko, Boucheron, and Fernando Jorge are celebrating natural diamonds as an everyday indulgence. Today’s tastemakers are incorporating diamonds into their designs in unexpected ways, unafraid to play around with interesting cuts and colorful hues.

In the age when Savile Row was synonymous with men’s style, an innovative Italian, Gaetano Savini, put his country on the map, forever reinventing menswear. From the first men’s fashion show at Florence’s Palazzo Pitti in 1952 to his craftsmanship influences still evident in today’s styles, Savini was truly a creator on the cutting edge. His legacy as the visionary and designer extraordinaire behind the Brioni luxury brand is celebrated in this spectacular illustrated edition. Highlighting examples of Savini’s innovative cuts, bold colors, and the psychedelic patterns that led the Peacock Revolution of the 1960s, The Man Who Was Brioni includes sketches and newspaper articles illustrating how the man became the legend. Replete with letters, photographs, and personal anecdotes from Savini’s daughter and Brioni heir, this volume details the brand’s far-reaching influence, and how it came to be known as “the Dior of menswear.”

For over thirty years, Louis Vuitton has created bespoke trunks designed for the world’s most prestigious sporting trophies. This book highlights the maison as an integral part of the crowning of legends. From America’s Cup to the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, this title explores the brand’s association with iconic international competitions. Each exceptional, handmade trophy trunk is explored as an exquisite testament to the art of craftsmanship alongside the sporting event themselves. Handmade by experienced artisans — sometimes for more than 400 man-hours or work in Louis Vuitton’s atelier in Asnières, France, each trophy case is an exquisite testament to the art of craftsmanship and draws inspiration from the sport itself.

Assouline’s newest collection of notebooks, composed of bold colors and a sophisticated design, offers a distinct allure unique in the realm of stationery. Reflecting the brand’s passion for fearless curiosity and an untamed imagination, each notebook cover also presents enticing titles stamped in silver foil, such as: Scandals, Temptations, Obsessions, Inspirations, Provocations, and Wild Thoughts. Featuring premium lined paper trimmed with a silver gilding on its edges, a red ribbon marker within and a soft, suede cover on the exterior- these luxury journals are available in a variety of captivating colors including: yellow, red, navy, brown, purple and leopard print.

Assouline’s newest collection of notebooks, composed of bold colors and a sophisticated design, offers a distinct allure unique in the realm of stationery. Reflecting the brand’s passion for fearless curiosity and an untamed imagination, each notebook cover also presents enticing titles stamped in silver foil, such as:Scandals, Temptations, Obsessions, Inspirations, Provocations, and Wild Thoughts. Featuring premium lined paper trimmed with a silver gilding on its edges, a red ribbon marker within and a soft, suede cover on the exterior- these luxury journals are available in a variety of captivating colors including: yellow, red, navy, brown, purple and leopard print.

Assouline’s newest collection of notebooks, composed of bold colors and a sophisticated design, offers a distinct allure unique in the realm of stationery. Reflecting the brand’s passion for fearless curiosity and an untamed imagination, each notebook cover also presents enticing titles stamped in silver foil, such as: Scandals, Temptations, Obsessions, Inspirations, Provocations, and Wild Thoughts. Featuring premium lined paper trimmed with a silver gilding on its edges, a red ribbon marker within and a soft, suede cover on the exterior- these luxury journals are available in a variety of captivating colors including: yellow, red, navy, brown, purple and leopard print.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany opened his first store in 1837 in New York City, selling “fancy
goods” imported from Paris, he could not have imagined the visions of glamour that his
name would conjure around the world. During its 185 years, Tiffany & Co. has continued to evolve creatively. Since the 1950s, Tiffany has brought on designers who have become iconic names, from Jean Schlumberger to Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso. Highlighting Tiffany’s creative inspirations, witty advertisements and window displays, Blue Book jewel collections and diamond expertise, plus the stories behind the blue box, the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the fabulous yellow Tiffany Diamond, this volume encapsulates all the romance and heritage of this world-famous American icon

For more than seventy-five years, Brioni has remained the go-to tailor for the world’s most iconic men. Founded in 1945 by visionary tailors Nazareno Fonticoli and Gaetano Savini, the label’s bold designs have made it a sartorial destination for Hollywood movie stars, musicians, artists and heads of state. Transforming the landscape of menswear with impeccable standards, the Brioni name quickly became synonymous with the best in masculine style. The brand sealed its reputation as an industry leader in 1952 by presenting the first ever men’s fashion show in Florence’s Palazzo Pitti. This groundbreaking collection became the benchmark for Roman tailoring and established the modern notion of elegance in menswear.

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.

In the southwest corner of Switzerland, nestled among the snowy mountains of the Swiss Alps is the
picturesque, upscale resort town of Gstaad. Teeming with exclusive ski clubs and a fur coat–clad jet set, Gstaad is the definition of Alpine chic, which is evident in the luxurious, family-owned Gstaad Palace, the members-only restaurant The Eagle and the high-fashion boutiques that line the town’s main promenade. It is this combination of opulence and quiet that has attracted a plethora of celebrities including Madonna, Grace Kelly, Stavros Niarchos and Julie Andrews, to name a few. While glitz and glamour are in abundance, local tradition and culture are always close by. Whether it’s in the Pinte Bar at Hotel Olden that exudes authentic charm or a farm on the outskirts of town showcasing a quaint, pastoral lifestyle, this beautiful volume showcases Gstaad’s elegant traditions and unexpected treasures

Young Hollywood is a beautiful body of work by portrait photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank, which comes on the heels of her first book with Assouline, American Beauty, published in 2012. Swanson Frank photographed over 60 of the hottest, up-and-coming women to watch in Hollywood today, drawing inspiration from old Hollywood

ABOUT: The first book on the visionary designer since his passing features a relationship that changed the course of fashion history. Exploring Virgil Abloh's appointment and tenure as men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, the house’s first African-American to hold that role, the title is the definitive chronicle of the origin of luxury's newest, more inclusive era.
CONTENT: Written by Abloh’s close collaborator Anders Christian Madsen, the title offers an intimate, insider portrait of a man born to break boundaries on and off the runway impactfully illustrated with over 320 stunningly iconic images and personal reflections from Virgil’s inner circle

ABOUT:The first book on the visionary designer since his passing features a relationship that
changed the course of fashion history. Exploring Virgil Abloh's appointment and tenure as men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, the house’s first African-American to hold that role, the title is the definitive chronicle of the origin of luxury's newest, more inclusive era.
CONTENT:Written by Abloh’s close collaborator Anders Christian Madsen, the title offers an intimate, insider portrait of a man born to break boundaries on and off the runway impactfully illustrated with over 320 stunningly iconic images and personal reflections from Virgil’s inner circle.

Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon retraces how the Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak created a stir upon its release in 1972, with its armor of hand-finished stainless steel encasing the thinnest selfwinding mechanical movement of its era, and has shone around the world in the decades that have followed. For the first time, steel was ennobled to the same status as gold. Inspired by the profound cultural, artistic and industrial changes of the 1960s and early 1970s, this forward-looking timepiece anticipated a more active yet casual lifestyle, while heralding the beginning of a new high-end watchmaking era combining sportiness and refinement

ABOUT:A luxury wooden boat handcrafted by Italian yachtbuilder Riva, the limited run of Aquaramas were produced only between 1962 and 1996, and have achieved a cult-like following ever since. CONTENT:A history of the boat, its fanatics the craft and lore surrounding the magnificent vessel. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the run-about wooden speed has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by Assouline, celebrates its 60th Anniversary. The definitive book on all things Riva Aquarama, it is both a book for devotees of the boat as well as a catalogue raisonné

For more than a century, Rolex stands apart as the most coveted and most legendary brand of watches in the world. A Rolex connotes many things: the quintessence of the luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers, the symbol of passage into adulthood. New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter—the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million—it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch label in the world

The newest addition to Assouline’s exclusive Ultimate Collection of handcrafted volumes,
Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection spotlights all the classics: the Mondrian shift dress; the black dress with white collar and cuffs for the film Belle de Jour ; the legendary Ballets Russes collection; the tributes to Picasso, Matisse and van Gogh; the tailored pantsuits and flowing “coup de crayon” raped
gowns; the lavish use of velvet, lace, feathers, leopard print and brilliant jewel tones.

Bespoke jewelry designer and artist Adria de Haume fashioned her first cross sculpture in 1982 to encourage the recovery of a critically ill friend. She has since harnessed the power of the cruciform
to create a splendid array of personal, intricate, and truly meaningful cross-centric pieces. For three decades, de Haume’s sculptures have inspired, comforted, and delighted viewers and collectors.
Cross Purpose is an exquisitely striking homage to this dominant and revered art form, illustrating the range of materials de Haume uses in her craft

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the house of Dior, Assouline
introduces an unprecedented series of books devoted to each designer of the couture house, the
ultimate compendium of the most memorable haute couture creations conceived and handcrafted
by the renowned house of Dior since its inception. Featuring a wealth of beautiful photographs,
these seven impressive volumes encompass a curated selection of the house’s most iconic haute
couture designs by each of its renowned creative directors, from Christian Dior himself to the
latest, Maria Grazia Chiuri

Rain Rock Creek designer scented candle, with a pure porcelain body and a burning time of about 30 hours.
A forest cabin on Big Sur. Cedar, cypress, balsam fir and coriander, with herbal hints of wormwood and thyme.

Refill with six green designer scented candles, Fox Thicket Folly fragrance. They are to be matched with the Luchino's Souvenir Fox Thicket Folly designer candelabra. Each candle is 19 cm / 7,4 in long, weighs 65 grams / 2,29 oz and has a burning time of about 6 hours.

Designer plate in pure porcelain ( 10,62 in ), it can be used as a platter, a centrepiece and as a decorative object.
Melancholy ripples on the Grand Canal. The cupola of the Salute Basilica floats above the cloud, imbued with the scent of the open sea. The candlewax runs onto the high altar, and the vaults are obscured by incense. Faded velvet and flashes of crystal. Confined to the attics of her palace, the Contessa opens a cedar-wood trunk. Inside is a strip of shining silk.

Designer plate in pure porcelain ( 10,62 in ), it can be used as a platter, a centrepiece and as a decorative object.
When the Maharaja left for Monaco in 1948, the crumbling palace was closed. Its marble rooms were nonetheless cleaned and polished every day, and its legendary rose gardens watered and cared for. A guard is still posted on the ramparts, watching over the winding entrance avenue, at the same time hoping to see a cloud of dust, raised by a procession on horseback.

Designer plate in pure porcelain ( 10,62 in ), it can be used as a platter, a centrepiece and as a decorative object.
It is autumn. At the heart of a wood engulfed in mist stands the silhouette of a fantastic Gothic building, a “caprice”: it is Fox Thicket Folly. Inside, a large deserted room is illumined by the warm glow of the candles and the fire crackling in the hearth. There are piles and piles of books all around. Meanwhile, in the garden behind the house, the gardener has lit a bonfire. In this ancient woodland, something will happen tonight.