Name: Patek Philippe - The Impossible Collection | Fabienne Reybaud
Brand: ASSOULINE UK
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Riva Aquarama - The Impossible Collection | Michael Verdon

When it comes to glamour and high style on the seas, there's nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. 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. Beloved for its clean lines, mahogany, glistening chrome details and signature robin's egg-blue and cream upholstery, the Aquarama reflected la dolce vita optimism of early-'60s Italy; it's impossible to picture the glittering Côte d'Azur and coasts of Europe without visions of endless summers spent lounging on the back of the boat in the warm summer sun, and the gentle roar of the engine as the Aquarama cuts through the surf.The Riva icon enjoyed a mythical status and was beloved by movie stars, heads of state and royalty - everyone from Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the royal family of Monaco, among countless other luminaries, have been enchanted by the Aquarama's spell. Of th…

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Bulgari Beyond Time - John Goldberger

Discover the definitive book on Bulgari's rich relationship with horology in Bulgari: Beyond Time. The book's sweeping perspective celebrates more than a century of Roman-inspired savoir faire, exhaustively chronicling the manufacture's Swiss-Italian watchmaking achievements through hundreds of original, captivating images and fascinating conversations with the company's greatest specialists.A truly holistic exploration of the art of timekeeping, this title explores Bulgari's iconoclastic past, present and future, amplifying a multitude of voices to highlight the underlying motive-what Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin describes as “giving form to emotion, especially when this emotion confronts time”-behind the house's diverse signature watch collections, specifically High-Jewelry, Serpenti, Bvlgari Bvlgari, Octo and Grandes Complications. Antoine Pin, the managing director of Bulgari watches, expounds on this conviction, saying “products are never just simply products-to each is attac…

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Louis Vuitton Tambour

Published to mark the twentieth anniversary of Louis Vuitton’s entrance into the field of luxury watchmaking, this landmark volume tells the audacious tale of the Maison’s renowned Tambour watches. With the goal of creating uniquely stylish timepieces, yet not succumbing to ephemeral fashion, the Maison brought together the most skilled craftspeople in the Swiss tradition of fine watchmaking to work at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the Geneva watchmakers behind the brand’s reputation for excellence. In a display of creative freedom matched only by the Maison’s own glamour and dynamic drive, Louis Vuitton launched the Tambour watch in 2002, which became the triumphant result of this distinctive approach.Essays by journalist and luxury watch expert Fabienne Reybaud explore the creative origins of the Tambour design and the history of Louis Vuitton watches, along with the precision work of La Fabrique du Temps. A catalogue of major models and exclusive insights from watch specialist…

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Moroccan Decorative Arts | Philippe Saharoff

Morocco's enduring artistic heritage and craftsmanship are celebrated worldwide. Photographer Philippe Saharoff's three-year exploration captures the nation's vibrant artistry, from Marrakech's leatherwork to Essaouira's woodcraft. This 300-page volume showcases zellige, pottery, metalwork, and more, including exclusive photographs of King Mohammed VI's collection. Moroccan Decorative Arts is the ultimate tribute to Morocco's craftsmanship.Details:over 300 illustrationsEnglish languageReleased in November 2023Linen Hardcover in Linen SlipcaseISBN: 9781649802392About the Author:Philippe Saharoff specializes in travel and lifestyle photography. He has spent his entire career traveling around the world discovering the best in design, arts, and crafts. A regular contributor of Madame Figaro and several international editions of ELLE Decor, he is an expert of Moroccan arts and a true connoisseur of the country, having reported on it at length over the last thirty years. He is the author of …

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Chanel - The Impossible Collection | Assouline

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."- Gabrielle ChanelMore than any other designer of her era, Gabrielle Chanel had the ability to predict the evolution of contemporary fashion. Self-inventor extraordinaire, Chanel revolutionized the lifestyle of her time by inventing a modern concept of luxe minimalism, elevating humble fabrics such as jersey and tweed to couture status, giving birth to a new silhouette both sophisticated and discreet, setting her stamp on the twentieth century with her modern spirit of understated luxury.The house of Chanel represents modern fashion. Under its founder, the style of the modern woman was invented, through the image of Gabrielle Chanel herself. She dressed women to be free, and her emancipated clothes reflected the shifting landscape of society. Her designs fundamentally affected what we wear, and how we wear it. The work of the hou…

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Roy Lichtenstein The Impossible Collection | Avis Berman

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 new 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 …

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Chinese Art - The Impossible Collection | Adrian Cheng

Over the last century, China has experienced a period of growth more rapid and utterly transforming than any other nation has experienced in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that has emerged from such a dramatic era of change? Perhaps the answer can be found in China's art. Certainly, that is what renowned art collectors Adrian Cheng and John Dodelande argue in their forthcoming volume, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection. After all, China's history as a land of enormous influence stretches back to its dynastic past, and the nation's art has always been in conversation with its customs.The most highly anticipated volume in Assouline's exclusive Ultimate series, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection spotlights 100 works of contemporary art that reveal the social, political, and cultural evolution of a nation on the rise. Thoughtfully curated by Cheng and Dodelande, the 100 works are presented in chronological order, beginning with traditional paintings from…

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Jewelry Guide The Ultimate Compendium | Fabienne Reybaud

With the promise of eternity, jewels bestow gifts of adornment and beauty on those who wear them. Their value is multifaceted: intrinsic, sentimental, magical, human. Since the dawn of time, these few grams of precious metals and gems have acted as distillations of the highest sentiments and catalysts of the lowest passions.Through its power and grandeur, jewelry has mirrored the human journey through the centuries, and French author and editor Fabienne Reybaud walks readers through all its facets while highlighting the world's most mythical stones and magnificent pieces, from the Hope Diamond to Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina pearl.Extensively illustrated with atelier images, original sketches and colorful photography, this volume covers everything jewelry e...nthusiasts need to know, including the club of five and the four Cs. It is accompanied by an essential glossary, the best museum collections to visit around the world as well as the budding designers to follow and a buyer's gui…

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Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh - The Ultimate Collection | Anders Christian Madsen

When Virgil Abloh took his first bow for Louis Vuitton in June 2018, fashion changed forever. The newest addition to the Ultimate Collection, Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh honors the designer's boundary-breaking creativity on and off the runways. With over 250 stunningly iconic images and personal reflections from Abloh's inner circle, including Nigo, Naomi Campbell, Luka Sabbat, Kendall Jenner and Kid Cudi, the book is the definitive chronicle of a partnership that redefined not only dress codes but their very vocabulary. The Ultimate features a special-edition removable glossary highlighting the numerous sneaker collaborations Virgil Abloh spearheaded during his time at Louis Vuitton.This Ultimate edition of Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh is packaged in a carton box, available in four colors*, inspired by the container installation from the Louis Vuitton 2021 spring/summer menswear show in Miami.Made in Italy, the Ultimate edition includes a clamshell in printed silk with foil stamping.36…

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The Race Of Gentlemen | Robert Williams

Beloved by a band of speed demons and rule breakers decked out in leather-strapped pilot goggles and long, wiry beards, the Race of Gentlemen, or “TROG” as it's affectionately come to be known, is a yearly celebration of American hot rod culture. It takes place once a year on the sandy beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey, where competitors and enthusiasts alike gather in the name of speed. Vintage cars, motorcycles and other weathered machines are raced more for camaraderie than for competition, capturing the best of a bygone era. With a foreword by artist Robert Williams, introduction by Chris Nelson and commentary from the race's founder Mel Stultz himself, The Race of Gentlemen brings readers down to the beach for a front row seat to the action.About the AuthorRobert Williams is an American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art + Culture magazine. Williams was one of the group of artists who produced Zap Comix, along with other underground cartoonists, such as Robert Crumb, S…

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