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Loro Piana: Master 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,...
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).
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
20.0 lb
Author
Nicholas Foulkes
in partnership with
one tree planted
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.