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In this limited edition, Ultimate Collection format linen clamshell and handmade oversized book, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle by showcasing the most iconic dresses of the twentieth century. From Poiret to Pucci, Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, Steele selects one hundred dresses that caused a stir either on the runway or entering a room and ultimately inspired new directions in fashion. Steele’s selections include Paul Poiret's figure-liberating 1907 gown, Madame Grès’s sublimely draped goddess creation from 1938, Jean Paul Gaultier's shockingly exaggerated cone-bust corset dress circa 1984, and Hussein Chalayan’s awe-inspiring remote-control fiberglass Airplane dress from 2000. The compilation, while certainly subjective, is sure to receive nods of recognition along with a gasp or two of surprise.
Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection
Not quite the right fit, or the one you want isn't available? As many of our products are handmade, we can adapt a product to suit your requirements. Please fill out the form below for further discussion.
Not quite the right fit, or the one you want isn't available? As our rugs are handmade, we can have one crafted to suit your exact size requirements. Please note that fabrication and delivery time will increase and be calculated once we know what you want. Fill out the form below for further discussion.
Art is personal. Only you can imagine it in the space you’re thinking of. If you love the essence of the piece but have an idea how it could work in another dimension then let us know. We can introduce you to the artist to let the idea’s flow. We promise it won’t be reminiscent of THAT scene in Woody Allen’s ‘Hannah & her sisters’.
We’re sorry that this piece is sold. The artists we represent however love a challenge, and are able to create a similar piece or advise on another work. We can introduce you to the artist, in person or zoom, where they’ll show you around their studio, their available works and discuss ideas.
We offer US and worldwide shipping to most global locations.
With every purchase or project, you’ll be assigned a dedicated project manager, from the moment we hear from you, to the moment the door’s closed to the delivery.
We offer Non-US Shipping to most global locations.
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MADE objects, handcrafted by our artisans, begins production upon purchase. This applies to standard designs and customizations. Current lead time for our MADE objects is approximately 16 weeks, which includes 5-6 weeks for production and another 6-7 weeks for shipping.
SOUGHT items, often in-stock, are standard delivery to US (by air) within 3-4 weeks, and often delivered in partner packaging, a result of our much-valued collaboration with skilled artisans across the globe. are in-stock and available for standard delivery (by air) to a US destination is approximately 3-4 weeks.
FOUND items are shipped from our overseas warehouse. Standard shipping (by sea) to the US, typically takes 6-8 weeks.
RUGS are in-stock and available for standard delivery (by air) to a US destination is approximately 3-4 weeks.
FINE ART is available for immediate dispatch (via air) from artists’ UK studios. Each of our artists will coordinate with you to discuss all aspects of shipping their unique pieces. It’s also an opportunity to meet them!
We understand there are circumstances where you may change your mind. We offer refunds on items within 7 days of purchase. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment, minus a 30% restocking fee.
For CUSTOM orders, no returns are possible.
For all NON-CUSTOM orders, you have you have 7 days from the date of order payment to cancel the order. No cancellations are possible once the order has been shipped, or indeed for customized pieces.
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“We love and believe in books more than everything else, but we also want to extend our vision to create all that can be expected in a personalized library, from beautiful books to special editions. For us, books are a matter of intellect and emotion, of heritage and innovation. Because information is not only about today, and the past is a sensational source of inspiration.”
Prosper & Martine Assouline
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