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Stunning photographic volume showcasing the stylistic diversity of Africa's foremost luxury and eco-safari lodges

An intimate tour of quintessential Provencal style, featuring chic homes and interior details inspired by this picturesque region Thirty years after the publication of Peter Mayle’s bestselling memoir A Year in Provence, the sun-drenched southern French region continues to excite home decorators with its combination of rustic charm, elegant details, and historical influences. Provence Style showcases the best of the region, with Shauna Varvel’s quintessential 18th-century Rhône valley farmhouse—Le Mas des Poiriers—as its centerpiece. Named for the working pear orchard on the grounds, the property was reimagined by noted local architect Alexandre Lafourcade, who transformed a rough structure into a luxurious expression of the Provençal aesthetic, referencing historical influences, rural traditions, and Parisian taste. Set amid a garden of allées, arbors, and terraces designed by the architect’s mother, renowned landscape designer Dominique Lafourcade, this exemplar of Provençal style is the starting point for exploring the region’s characteristic interior details and exterior features. The book includes chapters on the public spaces of the home, from entrances to living rooms, the private realm of bedrooms and bathrooms, and outdoor areas including patios and kitchen gardens, transporting the reader on a captivating stylistic journey.

Celebrated photographer and author Ricardo Labougle invites us on an exploration of the most innovative and superbly decorated homes in Paris. Labougle's beautiful photography displays the rich variety of Paris interiors?from classical, lush rococo visions to more modern, bright interpretations of decor. Whatever the inspiration, Paris never does things by half

An enchanting design bible showcasing textile designer Nathalie Farman-Farma’s much sought-after bohemian-inspired interior stylings A refreshing antidote to the contrived nature of much contemporary interior design, the textiles and decoration of Nathalie Farman-Farma have gained a devoted following among celebrity and socialite clients for their folkloric charm and romantic exuberance. Drawing on the enchantment of fairy tales and cultures spanning Persia, Central Asia, and Russia, Farman-Farma creates exquisitely detailed fabrics and uses them to conjure interiors infused with warmth and natural charisma. Farman-Farma’s townhouse and studio in London and her family homes in Connecticut and Lake Tahoe feature in this captivating volume, forming the backdrop for her Décors Barbares range of fabrics, as well as her vast collection of antique textiles, costumes, and jewelry.

Throughout her long and storied life, Rachel "Bunny" Mellon's greatest passion was garden design. She and her husband Paul Mellon, one of the wealthiest men in America, maintained homes in New York, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Antigua, and Upperville, Virginia, and she designed the gardens at all of them. She also designed gardens for some of her dearest friends, including the Rose Garden and the East Garden at the White House, at the request of President Kennedy, and the gardens at both the Paris home and the château of couturier Hubert de Givenchy. All of these gardens are featured in The Gardens of Bunny Mellon, illustrated with Mellon's own garden plans, sketches, and watercolors, as well as with archival photographs and specially commissioned photographs of Oak Spring, the Mellon estate in Upperville. Author Linda Holden's text is based on extensive interviews with Mellon before her death in 2014.

Huntsman was founded in 1849 and is still famous today as one of the finest?and most innovative?bespoke tailors in London. Huntsman's clients range from royalty to film stars. As well as its history, the book reveals each stage of ordering and making the perfect bespoke suit, which involves 80 hours of handwork, and a practical style guide for anyone who wants to know what to wear for the right occasion.

Explore the soul of Maine in some three dozen of its most original, authentic, and evocative houses.

In this gorgeous new book, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife, handbag designer Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, welcome us into their seven distinctive, stylistically varied homes.What makes a house a home? Is it the setting, the architecture, the interior design, the selections of objects and art carefully collected over many decades? In the case of Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger's homes, it is all ofthese elements, but most importantly, it is the couple's exceptional warmth and hospitality, what the Greeks call xenia. The Hilfigers live in many places, from Manhattan to Mustique, and though each home is different in style, every one exudes their unique xenia. Their tropical Palm Beach paradise is a world away from their bespoke Greenwich manor, their funky, 1970sstyle Miami home, their idyllic vacation house on Mustique, and their sleek Feadship yacht, Flag. In Hilfiger Homes, Tommy and Dee open the doors to their seven remarkable homes, superbly photographed by Douglas Friedman, a longtime creative partner of the Hilfigers. Our guide is James Reginato, the veteran chronicler of tastemakers and their lifestyle. And scattered throughout are dozens of intimate family photos.

"The most beautiful magazine in the world." Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Founded by Franco Maria Ricci (FMR) in Italy in 1982 and launched in the US two years later, FMR is the ultimate artmagazine, an art insider's treasure trove and a touchstone in the formation of personal taste for the past half century.Curators throughout the art world cherish collections of the distinctive blackbackground magazine that presentsdaringly bold jewels of world art. The late Franco Maria Ricci had an almost cinematic career, starting as a race driverand geologist, moving on to corporate design and the publication of epic facsimile editions, and culminating in the debutof FMR, with the collaboration of Jorge Luis Borges and Italo Calvino. The magazine's launch in the United States washeralded by the distribution of 8 million copies, an inaugural ball in the main reading room of the New York PublicLibrary on Fifth Avenue, and a rapid climb to mass circulation (100,000 U.S. subscribers). Paused in 2009, themagazine was revived in 2022 and today its US, British, French, Spanish, and Italian editions combine to make it theworld's largest art magazine. Published biannually, it remains an almost Byronic exploit of taste and the imagination.

The newest projects from interior designer Tom Scheerer, whom the New York Times proclaimed "one of the true American greats."An interior designer walks into a room and at a glance knows exactly what needs to be done to transform it from hohum to sublime. That is Tom Scheerer's secret power, and it is seen on every page of Still Decorating. Featured in this—his third—book are 20 of his latest projects, located Up North (Maine, the Hamptons, Greenwich, Connecticut, and New York City), Out West (Dallas; Big Sky, Montana; Aspen, Colorado; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming), and Down South (primarily Palm Beach). No matter the locale, the same aesthetic prevails: comfort and ease derived from perfect proportions and fresh, unpretentious beauty. It all seems utterly effortless, belying the fierce intelligence and impeccable eye behind every decorating decision. Illustrated with Francesco Lagnese's stunning photographs, Tom Scheerer: Still Decorating is a testament to the enduring mastery of America's premier interior designer.

Step into the airy, lightfilled, exquisitely detailed homes of the Floridabased firm Moor, Baker Architects in this first book on their workOver the past 20 years, Peter Moor, Mary Juckiewicz, and Chris Baker, the principals of Moor, Baker Architects, have gained a stellar reputation for creating timeless houses that prioritize clients' preferences, climate considerations, and sitespecific issues. As the 15 projects featured in this first monograph of their work demonstrate, they are an "everything matters" firm, down to the doorknobs and hinges. They care about craftsmanship, about choosing materials that improve with age, and, most important, about designing homes that their clients will cherish. The work of the Floridabased firm is exemplary for warm climes, emphasizing airiness, openness, and an indooroutdoor flow. Illustrated with Jessica Klewicki Glynn's limpid photographs, as well as with site and floor plans and watercolor renderings, and featuring interior design by such notable designers as Tom Scheerer and Robert Stilin, House Love is sure to endear and endure.

Venture into Sicily's stunning homes, a mix of centuriesold Baroque palazzos, generous farmhouses, and modern villas owned by the Italian island's most interesting residentsAncient Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island, has been a land of fascination from antiquity to The White Lotus. So it is no wonder that today's Sicily boasts homes of every variety, and some of the most exceptional have been selected for this new book by writer Christopher Garis and beautifully photographed by Guido Taroni. While Sicily is well known for its dazzling beaches, beautiful countryside, archaeological treasures, and of course Etna, its active volcano , Inside Sicily offers an exclusive look at the private side of the island: gorgeous palaces, baroque castles and generous farmhouses where Sicilians live and entertain with flair and elegance. Here is Casa Cuseni in Taormina, the historicnhouse of English painter Robert Kitson, where other artists and writersGiacomo Balla and D. H. Lawrence among them—contributed to the décor. Here too is the home of legendary architect and Memphis Group designer EttorenSottsass and his wife, critic Barbara Radici, as well as the Noto palace of architect Gordon Guillaumier and the late designer Rodolfo Dordoni. Whether sophisticated in muted tones and clean lines, bursting with art or a riot of color, these apartments, houses, and palaces represent the diversity of design found in this enigmatic region.

A close-up look at 50 artists-their work, their studios, their style-creating a wide variety of art in the HamptonsIt's one thing to admire an artist's work; it's another to get a real feel of the person behind the work. In these pages you'll get a close-up look at 50 painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, and mixed-media artists who are living and working on the famed East End of Long Island, New York. Photographer Jaime Lopez has captured each artist both in revealing portraits and at work in their studios, and journalist and curator Coco Myers has contributed insightful interviews. The East End has long been a magnet for artists who are drawn to the inspiring nature of the landscape-the light, the fields, the farms, and of course, the expansive sea. And while the legacy of artists like Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, and others remains strong, the area continues to be rich in talent today. Lopez's photographs and Myers's text reveal the creativity, intelligence, and humor of these 50 artists as well as the vibe of their workplaces and the tools of their craft.

The author of the acclaimed Living Well by Design now harnesses the power of design to create a healthy home that not only looks beautiful but also contributes to our quality of life In her new book, internationally renowned design and style authority Melissa Penfold turns her attention from the basics of interior decorating to demonstrating what a powerful force design can be in boosting our physical and emotional well-being. Each chapter is devoted to an aspect of healthy, life-enhancing design, including "Ease," "Flow," "Light," "Nature," "Timelessness," and "Awe." All underscore the importance of introducing lots of natural light; using natural, non-toxic materials (clay, plaster, timber, stone); incorporating nature into our homes, whether through views of the outside world or by filling our interior with plants; creating lots of storage (mess is stress); and recognizing the power that color has on our state of mind. Illustrating each chapter are photographs of beautiful rooms in homes around the world that embody the salutary properties of Natural Living by Design.

The sublime design of life's most momentous occasions, orchestrated by one of the world's most creative event-planning firms, Matthew Robbins Design/RobbinsOtoya Every event that Matthew Robbins and Luis Otoya undertake begins with finding the perfect venue for the occasion. Once the site has been chosen, Matthew and Luis design all aspects of the event, from the invitations and place cards to the flowers, table settings, and menu, while simultaneously managing all the logistics and collaborating with the clients to realize their unique vision. Invited takes readers to events all over the world, in sites as disparate as Los Cabos and Mallorca, Jamaica and Provence, the Hamptons and Cartagena, New York and Tuscany. Each locale provides Matthew and Luis with the inspiration for the event's color scheme, decorations, flowers, and food. The exquisitely atmospheric photographs capture the ineffable romance and joy of these celebratory occasions, personalized to reflect the specific tastes and preferences of the clients and all of which seem to have been pulled off effortlessly. Complete with three 8-page inserts featuring the way Matthew and Luis entertain at home, Invited is the book that everyone contemplating a celebration will need.

Take your seat in the front row with the world's preeminent fashion authority, Suzy Menkes, as she delves into her personal archive of diaries and behind-the-scenes snapshots to share insider-only experiences-replete with her signature sharp wit and analysis-spanning over 30 years and exclusively published here for the first time. In this first of two volumes, Suzy Menkes, the leading fashion commentator of her generation, provides exclusive entrée into the most intimate corners of the fashion world. A fashion editor for over 50 years, most notably for the Paris-based International Herald Tribune and Vogue International, Menkes's catwalk commentary is legendary. Her strong, independent point of view and unique access to designers, models, and fashion moguls made her columns essential reading. But Menkes harbored a secret: she kept a personal diary-and took photographs-of her life in the fashion world from 1989 to 2019. Recording her many behind-the-scenes encounters with such notable names as Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Moss, André Leon Talley, Anna Wintour, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donatella Versace, Pharrell, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Claudia Schiffer, Stella McCartney, and Rihanna, and featuring never-before-seen images from her personal archive, including the photograph that Karl Lagerfeld said captured his true character, in My Fashion Diaries: The Early Years, Menkes divulges fashion's private moments and juiciest gossip, revealing the inner workings of a world mostly seen, until now, through polished runway shows and glossy magazine spreads.

A-list interior designer Peter Dunham's first book reveals his singular approach to colorful, pattern-filled interiors with world-class photography of never-before-seen projects Peter Dunham is a Los Angeles-based interior designer known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling. The Wall Street Journal described his style as "Merchant Ivory Moderne" and "restraint with a kick." The World of Peter Dunham features a dozen of Dunham's most recent projects, ranging from chic New York City penthouses to sun-kissed California gems, as well as Dunham's own residences, including his Paris pied-à-terre. Each chapter's rich imagery illuminates a tenet of his design ethos-Color, Rhythm, Togetherness, Nature-along with the people and places that have shaped his unique point of view. Here is a dynamic mix of projects, many featuring Dunham's internationally acclaimed textiles, all presented in stunning photographs. Dunham and his design team split their time between restoring older houses and collaborating with renowned architects on brand-new residences. Current projects include a modernist Marmol Radziner house overlooking the Pacific in Montecito, residences in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, New York City, Dallas, Sag Harbor, Montana, and an iconic 1963 Horace Gifford house on Fire Island.

Delight in the carefree charm of gorgeous private homes and gardens in the Mediterranean paradise Ibiza, in this latest volume in Vendome's highly acclaimed Inside . . . series It's been said that Ibiza emits a powerful energy to new visitors. Some people come for a short period to immerse themselves in the hectic hedonism of the infamous strip, while others, such as the legendary French fashion icon Jacqueline de Ribes, find peace and build their own idyllic refuge on the Mediterranean island. Here, Ricardo Labougle's stunning photographs capture this private side of Ibiza, showcasing dream homes built among the beautiful Iberian surroundings-houses that bear a strong imprint of their owners' personalities combined with the innate magnetism and tranquillity of the island away from its party-centric stereotype. This exciting volume features the homes of artists, models, a floral stylist, and a set designer, along with author Emma Roig Askari's own design project, displaying the beauty and variety of Ibizan interiors.

A lavish volume celebrating the centenary of McMillen, the storied American interior design firmThe story of McMillen is the story of American interior design. From humble beginnings in a townhouse on New York City’s East 55th St. in 1924, McMillen evolved into the premier interior design firm in the country under the intrepid leadership of Eleanor Stockstrom McMillen (later Eleanor McMillen Brown). This centennial two-volume set written by Ann Pyne, the current president of McMillen, traces the history of the company from the early years of experimentation through the lean years of the Depression and World War II, the so-called glory years of the 1960s and 1970s, and into the modern era, beginning in the 1980s. McMillen’s clientele has always comprised a who’s who of American movers and shakers, along with renowned corporate clients, and some of its employees—Albert Hadley, Mark Hampton, and Kevin McNamara among them—went on to become the major interior designers of the late 20th century, Sumptuously illustrated with color and vintage black-and-white photographs of luxurious homes, as well as public spaces such as the Steuben Showroom and the Cosmopolitan Club, both in New York, plus exquisite period watercolors, this celebration of McMillen showcases the very best of design history.

This features 20 recent projects, one more enticing than the next. Lindroth brings her signature style of boldly colored fabrics, rattan and cane seating, canopied beds, and straw matting to homes ranging from cozy cottages to grand houses

As the luxuriant private gardens featured in this sumptuously illustrated book reveal, Wong has become renowned for designing not only landscapes of lushly layered foliage and flowers but also elaborate garden follies, pools, pool pavilions, outdoor kitchens, fountains, sculpture gardens, and hardscapes. Trained in architecture and interior design in his native Panama, Fernando Wong turned to landscape design after moving to the United States

Explore the second design book from acclaimed Spanish designer Isabel López-Quesada, looking beyond her own homes to hotels and other residences in stunning locales around the world

Celebrate 100 years and explore the stories behind this iconic, glamorous Brazilian beachfront hotel its cinematic views, star ¿ studded guests, legendary parties, and Carnival chic. This sumptuous book tells the legendary story of the Copacabana Palace Hotel, from its extraordinary beginnings to the contemporary and stylish destination that it is today. Themed chapters and exquisite photography explore how the hotel has been a part of Rio de Janeiro life for 100 years ¿ from its opening in 1923, when there were few other buildings in the area, to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, the extraordinary free concert on Copacabana Beach given by the Rolling Stones in 2006 (with more than 1.5 million people attending), and beyond. Affectionately dubbed `the Copä by cariocas (locals) and guests alike, the hotel is famous for events such as the Carnival balls in February and the celebrations at New Year¿s Eve, when everyone flocks to Copacabana Beach. Events and stories such as these are featured in this stylish book, which also includes specially commissioned photography that reveals the hotel¿s stunning cinematic views, magnificent design, and extraordinary guests. Capturing the magic of one of the world¿s most fabulous destinations, this book is a story of people and a culture ¿ of both old-world elegance and contemporary flamboyance.

Join Cameron Silver, founder of LA's famous-and highly influential-vintage boutique Decades, leads a romp through the history and countless manifestations of the caftan, the world's most universal garment. Gloriously illustrated with photographs, drawings, and paintings, Caftans is alternately glamorous, campy, and comfy, just like the versatile garment it celebrates. Caftans are never out of style, and this gorgeous book by vintage guru Cameron Silver shows why: Arguably the world's oldest known garment, the caftan appears in every culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to diaphanous versions wafting down today's red carpets, from the flowing garb immortalized in pre-Raphaelite paintings to the striped stunner worn by Isaac Hayes on the cover of his Black Moses album. Caftans range from loungewear to haute couture, and Silver guides us expertly through all manifestations, from ancient times on: "Endless Summer" explores resort caftans; "Caftan Couture" displays haute couture caftans by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Tory Burch; "On and Off the Silver Screen" addresses caftans worn in films and on the red carpet, as well as at home-think Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Cher, Angelina Jolie, and Rihanna; "Mantans" reveals men's growing penchant for wearing caftans; and "Caftan Capital" focuses on the iconic caftans of Morocco.