Lifestyle

A Library Should Have Books for Everyone

Cover Photo Courtesy of Instagram.com/maisonassouline

Reading is a hobby as old as the hills, and the fact that it stood the test of time means that it’s one to keep an eye out for. Many publishing houses and renowned brands continue to release new publications, thus taking our breath away and keeping our hearts full. And just like we’ve always kept you up to date with the latest in different fields, we’re here today with a new list of publications that should definitely find their way to your library. We might introduce you to them, but we’ll always leave you the pleasure of fully exploring them.

Article Written by Gabrielle El Kosseifi



A Bottega Veneta fanzine by Matthieu Blazy
These books nod to the collective spirit and history of Bottega Veneta. Two of the volumes include Gaetano Pesce’s creations for the brand and unseen photographs capturing the motion and emotions of the Summer 23 collection, while the third one is on Creative Director Matthieu Blazy’s longstanding adoration of Kate Moss. In short, an invitation to explore the world of Bottega Veneta and embrace a childlike sense of wonder.  

 

Burberry by Alexander Fury
Photo Credit: Assouline

Released in March 2023, it captures more than 165 years of innovation, adventure, and a unique expression of Britishness coming to life at Burberry. Simply, a rich illustration from Burberry’s archive as a renowned global luxury brand.

 

Guerlain: An Imperial Icon by Laurence Benaïm
Photo Credit: Assouline

Have you ever wondered about the legendary tale of the iconic "Bee Bottle" by Guerlain? Well, this volume – released in May 2023 – from the Assouline Classics Collection celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Flacon Abeilles, a symbol of outstanding craftsmanship that embodies the enlightened values of tradition and excellence, through historical and contemporary imagery, unique works created by artists and artisans for Guerlain, and a lot more.

 

Hack Your Hormones: Effortless weight loss. Better focus. Deeper sleep. More energy. by Davinia Taylor
Photo Credit: Amazon.ae

When we talk about hormones, we so often think of them as a 'women's issue'. But in this book, the author explains that our hormones regulate everything from our sleep to the way we eat, our stress response, and our moods, and breaks down how best to optimize all of our hormones with simple, accessible hacks.

Dior RAF SIMONS 2012 – 2015 - Text by Tim Blanks, photography by Laziz Hamani, and publication by Assouline
Dior released its spring 2023 edition. This new masterpiece – the sixth in a series of books dedicated to each of the Maison’s Artistic Directors – reveals the creative vision of the Belgian couturier through “portraits of dresses.” Definitely something worth exploring!
Share article