Артикул:9781649802163
Discover the legendary tale of the iconic "Bee Bottle" by Guerlain in Guerlain: An Imperial Icon. This Assouline Classics Collection volume celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Flacon Abeilles, a symbol of outstanding craftsmanship that embodies the enlightened values of tradition and excellence.
Featuring historical and contemporary imagery, unique works created by artists and artisans for Guerlain, and illuminating text by French journalist Laurence Benaim, Guerlain: An Imperial Icon showcases the exceptional artisanship and artistry of Guerlain. This book is a luxurious addition to any collection and a must-have for anyone who appreciates the unique personality of a perfume and cosmetics house that remains faithful to its own history by continually reinventing it.
Limited edition, gift wrapping:
- 292 pages
- 215 illustrations
- English language
- Released in May 2023
- W 24.5 x L 33 x D 3.6 cm
- Silk Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781649802163
- kg
About Author:
Journalist and writer Laurence Benaim is the author of highly regarded 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, capitale de Guerlain (Flammarion, 2021). She has written several books on fashion and style history for Assouline, including Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection (2020), Orientalism Style (2022) and Carita: 11 Fbg Saint Honore Paris (2022).
Reviews and mentions of the book in the press:
Icone du luxe depuis 170 ans; By Lionel Pailles, L'Opinion Online (France), May 2023
Flacon aux abeilles de Guerlain170 ans de buzz, Paris Capitale Online (France), April 2023
Le Flacon Abeilles de Guerlain, sujet d'un beau livre, Fashion Addict Online (France), April 2023
Pour ses 170 ans, l'iconique "flacon abeilles" de Guerlain se devoile dans un livre; By Emma Ruffenach, Fashion Network Online (France), April 2023
