Italian Chic

Explore Italy's beauty and culture in this tabletop book.

PRODUCT:

Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, Renaissance art of Florence, graceful canals of Venice, high fashion of Milan, signature pasta alla bolognese of Bologna, colorful architecture of Portofino and winking blue waters of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, among many others. Italians themselves live effortlessly amid all this splendor, knowing instinctively just the type of outfit to throw on, design element to balance, or delectable ingredient to add.

Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, sensitive and often nostalgic lovers of their home country, take readers of Italian Chic on a tour of an Italian’s Italy, off the main roads traversed by tourists, onto hidden side streets or off the grid altogether, to corners lesser known but filled to bursting with the quintessential details that define timeless Italian style. The book is part of Assouline's Classics Collection.

DETAILS: 

• 264 pages
• 350 illustrations
• Written in English
• Release date: July 2018
• 9.8" W x 13" L x 1.41" D
• Hardcover
• 6.0 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Partners in life and in their careers, photographer Daria Reina and illustrator Andrea Ferolla have more than 20 years of experience working as creative directors, designers and communications consultants. They are also the creators of Chez Dédé, a brand of exclusive accessory, fashion, home décor and jewelry collections that stand alongside small éditions de charme and collaborations with worldwide luxury brands. He is Italian; she is Franco-Italian—they blend their artistic eyes and love for authentic Italy in this book. 

MAKER STORY: 

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline has mastered the world of beauty and creativity. Known for it's luxurious coffee table books, the brand also produces home fragrances and objets d'art.