Prosper Assouline, who co-founded
the imprint with his wife Martine,
describes the second-story space as
"a cabinet de curiosités" that's a nod
to an elegant home. Customers are
welcomed in through a door flanked
by a gleaming brass frame.
Decadence pervades the boutique, with
elements such as rich walnut finishes, lit dark
wood shelves, custom-crafted light fixtures,
and black-and-white marble floors inspired by
the Palace of Versailles.
The boutique features an area dedicated
to Assouline's new collection of home
fragrances. The range of candles capture
scents that complement the Travel From
Home series, and mark the brand's recent
crossover into luxury lifestyle.
For many, little introduction is needed when it comes to
Assouline, the independent French publishing house
whose devotees eagerly await each new title release—not
to mention some highly collectible objets d'art.
Assouline's visually engaging coffee table tomes—truly
showpieces to collect and display—have a sparkling new
home at Bal Harbour Shops that's as opulent and
design-centric as the books themselves. Here, we take
a tour to uncover some of its hidden gems.
BY SHIVANI VORA
PAPER PUSHERS
BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M
