Swans Legends of the Jet Society – Assouline Nicholas Foulkes – Book

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Discover Swans: Legends of the Jet Society, the sumptuous luxury coffee table book by Nicholas Foulkes, published by Assouline in 2013. An icon of the Legends collection, it immortalizes the glamour of the jet set and jet society. Once the ultimate symbol of high society chic, this term instantly evokes exotic destinations, golden beaches, secret rendezvous on yachts, parties in palatial mansions, women in haute couture gowns and sparkling jewelry, and men in elegant tuxedos. This magnificent book recounts the last vestiges of an era of refined leisure, taste, culture, elegance, and absolute beauty.

It immerses the reader in a world where current technology was still the stuff of science fiction and where traveling abroad remained the preserve of a cosmopolitan elite. From the aristocracy of yesteryear to today’s ultra-wealthy tycoons, this breathtaking volume is brimming with extraordinary escapades blending travel, money, seduction, romance, and adventure.

This large-format 13.77 x 11.02 x 1.96″ – 8 lb (35 x 28 × 5 cm – 3.630 kg) hardcover edition, featuring 296 pages and 200 sumptuous illustrations, comes in a protective slipcase. New, in English, in its original shrink wrap (ISBN 9781614281283).

Perfect for lovers of luxury history, fashion, photography, and high-end lifestyle, Swans is much more than a book: a visual and narrative immersion into the golden age of elegance and exclusivity. Ideal for enriching your collection or giving as a prestigious gift.

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