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Loro Piana: Masters of Fibres

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Loro Piana is a story of excellence and passion for the extraordinary, passed down for six generations. Master of Fibres, celebrating the Maison’s 100th anniversary and written by Nicholas Foulkes, recounts the incredible saga of a family of visionary entrepreneurs and shares the most significant...
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Author, historian and journalist, Nicholas Foulkes has published around thirty books on history, the arts and style, including the trilogy of nineteenth-century British histories, Last of the Dandies, Dancing into Battle, and Gentlemen and Blackguards. His books for Assouline include Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century (2011), Swans: Legends of the Jet Society (2013), The Impossible Collection of Watches (2014, 2022), Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (2020) and Louis Vuitton Manufactures (2021).

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Page count

196 pages

Number of illustrations

150

Language

English

Released on

October 2024

Dimensions

W 16 x L 19 x D 3 in

Cover materials

Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case covered with Loro Piana fabric

ISBN

9781649800442

Weight

25.0 lb

Author

Nicholas Foulkes

Our commitment to sustainability

Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global efforts to restore forests, with the long-term vision of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted. Our dedication to craftsmanship extends beyond the books themselves—today, our titles are printed on paper selected with the environment in mind, supporting the shift toward more responsible materials. With the belief that beauty stands not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

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ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every detail, from the luxurious materials to the meticulous binding, showcases the harmonious collaboration between Loro Piana’s legacy of Italian craftsmanship and Assouline’s unparalleled artistry.

artisanal craftsmanship

The book is housed in an elevated clamshell case, covered with Loro Piana Tre Seta fabric—one of the brand's most beloved cotton and linen blends. Inside, discover Loro Piana’s sensorialism and unique sensibility, along with Assouline’s unwavering commitment to quality.

From hand to hand

Behind the sublime is a chain of hands, reverently tending to every part of the book-making process. The book is bound by using traditional techniques, with color plates tipped in manually. Each page and curated image reflects Assouline’s dedication to both artistry and craftsmanship, revealing Loro Piana’s commitment to tactile authenticity and excellence.