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The Beauty of Physical Poetry
Douglas Kirkland one of the doyens of portrait photography in the motion picture industry, notably in Hollywood has produced a new book. In this publication his portraits entwine themselves with the world of letters. Françoise Kirkland stands at the helm of an ebullient team – the sky dancer Erika Lemay, costume designer Simone Guidarelli, element desinger William Thoren together created a modern-day abecedarium. The book is a celebration of design, a circus and a movie – all rolled into one and incorporating beautiful artistic expression of the alphabet, echoing similar exercises in Western culture from the Renaissance to the great works of Art Deco, notably Erté’s famous Alphabet Suite. Besides…
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Irresistible Reads: Harrison Design 25
Harrison Design 25 Text by Henrika Dyck Taylor, Foreword by Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Hardcover / 453 pages / 446 color illustrations /$65 / ISBN: 978-1-5323-0471-2 / Publication Date: December 10, 2016 Harrison Design is an internationally acclaimed architecture firm known for its comprehensive architectural design services, close-knit office culture and a tradition of mentorship and service. Founded in Atlanta, GA, by William H. Harrison in 1991, the firm has thriving offices in Los Angeles, New York, Santa Barbara, St. Simons Island, and Washington, DC, and deep Southern roots that reach national and an increasing international clientele. Celebrating 25 Years “Harrison Design 25” celebrates the firm’s twenty fifth anniversary with a retrospective…
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Irresistible Reads: Design, Fashion and Food Books, A Feast for the Eyes
pictured: teNeues Mercedes-Benz The Grand Cabrios & Coupés, The Impossible Collection Of Design, Oscar De La Renta Hardcover Book, Assouline Publishing Louis Vuitton Windows Hand-Bound Book, Assouline Cartier Panthere Book, teNeues Good To Glow: Feel-Good Food. L’Objet Lapis Candle, Lenox Ivory Republic coffeepot, Prouna Golden Leaves Tea Cup & Saucer.
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Irresistible Reads: Valentino: Mirabilia Romae
Valentino: Mirabilia Romae The renowned Italian fashion house of Valentino since 2008 has been anchored by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. The pair has moved the house’s aesthetic forward with their contemporary feminine designs. The duo of Chiuri and Piccioli each personality possesses very different design viewpoints, yet together, they blend these contrasts into a timeless mélange of clean simplicity and modern elegance. The city of Rome itself, the Eternal City, to Chiuri and Piccioli is a most profound inspiration. Its beautiful blend of ancient and modern, pagan and baroque, historic buildings and contemporary lifestyle reflects their own distinctive approach in which heritage, tradition, and innovation coexist…
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BOOKS: “The Tailored Interior” by Greg Natale
“Making perfection look effortless is, in my opinion, the key to good design.” Jonathan Adler Throughout his varied career award-winning interior designer, Greg Natale, has become a master at creating chic, elegant and beautiful environments which has placed him at the forefront of design innovation and creative conceptualization. His vision and imagination led him to found Greg Natale Design which has become one of the top interior design firms for residential, retail and commercial spaces. The Tailored Interior is a stunning, photographic collection of Greg’s style and originality, revealing the inspirations, experiences and philosophy behind his unique approach – from beginning to end. Showcasing classic, contemporary and original projects, Greg…
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Irresistible Reads: A Luxury Moment with a Great Book by Assouline
A Luxury Moment with a Great Book Imagine a luxurious moment to escape into the pages of a wonderful book. Embraced in a most comfortable chair placed in the perfect window capturing just the right light to illuminate the page and a welcoming breeze enters. A hot cup of tea on the nearby table entices you with its heavenly scent blended with that of the fresh flowers arranged in the vase by your cup. You dive into the splendors captured on the page from a beautifully bound and artistically crafted book. Pictured from left to right: Linley Walnut Garrick Bookends, The Impossible Collection of Cars, Cartier Panthere, The Impossible Collection…
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BOOKS: Visit Audrey Hepburn in “Audrey at Home”
See Audrey Hepburn Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before in book “Audrey at Home” Within the pages of this beautiful new book “Audrey at Home” of unpublished photos shared by Audrey’s son Luca Dotti, lies for fans an intimate look at the legendary star, bringing together the varied aspects of her life through the food she loved—from her childhood in Holland during World War II, to her time in Hollywood as an actress and in Rome as a wife and mother, to her final years as a philanthropist traveling the world for UNICEF. Photos, Drawings, Recipes, Memories and Recollections In the book, Luca Dotti compiles recollections, anecdotes, excerpts from Audrey’s…
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Irresistible Reads : Luxurious, Fashionable and Beautiful
IRRESISTIBLE READS :: Gucci “The Making Of” luxury edition book www.gucci.com , ASSOULINE The Big Book of Chic by Miles Redd www.assouline.com , ASSOULINE Ellie Saab, Luxury Images of a Master Fashion Designer www.assouline.com , Abrams Books, Elle Decor, The Height of Style, Maxim’s, Mirror of Parisian Life by Jean-Pascal Hesse, BALS: Legendary Costume Balls of the 20th Century, ASSOULINE Oscar de la Renta, , www.assouline.com
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Investing in First Edition Books: New Index Reveals Best Performers 2004-2014
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World has outperformed all others between 2004 and 2014, reveals the inaugural edition of Paul Fraser Collectibles’ PFC40 First Edition Books Index. The index is up 140.3% – 9.2% per annum – over the 10-year period. Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World achieved the greatest percentage increase in value – up 700% between 2004 and 2014, or 23.1% per annum, from £500 to £4,000. F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the most valuable book in the top 40 at £90,000. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the best performing contemporary work – up 19.3% per annum to £17,500. George RR Martin’s A Game…
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Luxury Industry Must-Read: Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets
BOOK: Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets There is no question that emerging markets are key in the growth and development of the global luxury industry. Simultaneously, the definition of luxury itself is undergoing great changes compounded by this globalization while the Internet continues to make the world of luxury a very small place. Presented within are informational gems unfolding a comprehensive look at each regions social, economic and cultural differences. Each chapter provides so many pearls of wisdom, “Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets” is a multi-stranded necklace of pearls of wisdom! Why Learn More About Emerging Markets? Thanks to the Internet, luxury brands are more visible which plays a role…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Yearbooks, A Tribute to Beauty and Imagery
The Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Yearbook is an annual publications started in 2007, paying tribute to the world of images and highlighting contributions from the most famous names in this domain. Jaeger-LeCoultre has been involved for many years in the world of photography. First, in 1938, the Manufacture created a camera called “Compass” which was equipped with the latest technical functions of the time and was very tiny. Then, the brand has also established long term relationships with the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris and the Elysée Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. Every year, the editorial content is peppered with a wealth of cultural and artistic themes, as well as musings on extraordinary…
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Recommended Reading: Meta-luxury: Brands and the Culture of Excellence
The book “Meta-luxury Brands and the Culture of Excellence” is a must-read for all luxury industry professionals. In a world where the word ‘luxury’ has been overused and its meaning diluted, MetaLuxury is a welcome and needed book to refer to for focused and renewed perspective to the terminology and industry. Meta-luxury = “beyond luxury” … Beyond luxury indeed! Meta-luxury sets out to define the ultimate meaning of true luxury, exploring it as both a culture and business model. Through the concept of Unique Achievement and the pillars of Craftsmanship, Focus, History and Rarity, the authors examine what is at the heart of true luxury and its implications for brand…
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READING: The Impossible Collection of Jewelry by Vivienne Becker
Beautiful as the gems it features, The Impossible Collection of Jewelry by Vivienne Becker is a gorgeous book filled with a jaw-dropping selection of wearable pieces of art by masters in the art of jewelry making. “In this magnificent collection of the most spectacular jewels of the twentieth century, fine jewelry historian Vivienne Becker selects the quintessential bijoux that represent the milestones of jewelry design of the last one hundred years. From Art Nouveau to the brink of the new millennium, Becker’s selections range from the Wiener Werkstätte and Tiffany Studios, Egyptian-inspired Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier and midcentury designs by Verdura for Chanel, exquisite creations by DeBeers, Van Cleef…
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Luxury Moment: Lounging and Reading
The Art of Relaxation is one to master; Here’s how you can do it EAT LOVE SAVOR style!
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DIOR: A Three-Volume, slipcase set!
“I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body.” —Christian Dior The pinnacle of French haute couture and savoir faire, the house of Dior is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury brands. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Assouline’s Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior’s fashion, fine jewelry, and fragrance collections, Assouline presents an objet as chic as its subject. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior’s fashion, jewelry, and fragrance…
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