Marrakech Flair (CLASSICS)

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Yves Saint Laurent’s intimate relationship to this city lead to the opening of a museum dedicated to his legendary work. A stone's throw away from the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech - or the 'Ochre City', as it's been dubbed for its red sandstone buildings and city walls - is a sensory awakening, whether it's a walk through the souk, eating a local tagine or admiring the impressive Zellige tilework. It has been dubbed the Ochre City because of the proliferation of red sandstone buildings and the red city wallswhich now enclose the Medina, home to Jemaa elFnaa, one of the busiest squares in Africa. Protected by a ceramic holder, the candle brings the city to life with its signature pattern seen on the Marrakech flair book. Berenson transitioned into acting and delivered dazzling performances in iconic films including Cabaret directed by Bob Fosse and Stanley Kubrick’s production of Barry Lyndon.

It has been dubbed the “Ochre City” because of the proliferation of red sandstone buildings and the red city walls, which now enclose the Medina, home to Jemaa el-Fnaa, one of the busiest squares in Africa. Marisa Berenson is a world-renowned actress and model who starred in the Bob Fosse film Cabaret in 1972 and Stanely Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon in 1975. p>Dubbed the “It Girl” by Yves Saint Laurent in the early 1970s, Marisa Berenson is the original modern muse.Refresh your senses with a blend of cypress, cedarwood, juniper berry, black tobacco, bergamot, neroli, and citrus.

In this tome, Marisa Berenson—who fell in love with the peace of the city and now lives there—shares her story of this very special destination. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives. Now, one of the city's It girls of the 1970s, actress and model Marisa Berenson (the granddaughter of Elsa Schiaparelli and Yves Saint Laurent's muse), who lives there to this day, has compiled Assouline's latest coffee table tome, Marrakech Flair, to capture its magic on the page. Items must be received back to Twenty within 14 days of receipt of your purchase with the paper invoice. This beautifully presented tome captures everything from the colorful sandstone architecture of the "Ochre City' to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square and its tantalizing markets brimming with local delicacies to try and treasure troves to explore.

There are countless ways to be immersed in the culture of Marrakech, but perhaps the best place to start is with a simple glass of mint tea. Babe was the socialite to end all socialites – she could have made that term obsolete; she was also one of the characters maligned by Capote in his Answered Prayers.

Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. She has written several books, including Moments intimes, A Life in Pictures and Elsa Schiaparelli’s Private Album. Located just west of the Atlas Mountains, the former imperial city overflows with culture and has been inhabited by Berber farmers for centuries. We support traditional industries and local employment, and all our manufacturing partners are selected with social and ethical responsibility in mind. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Each one is tailored to transport you to six different destination, providing the perfect soundtrack to accompany your candle-lit evenings. Overflowing with culture, Marrakech has been known to ‘awaken all the senses’, from its intricate zellige tilework to its aromatic spices. Filled with over 200 illustrations, it’s written by Marisa Berenson and packed with an exploration of Morocco’s fourth largest city – we’re talking intricate zellige tilework, spices sold at the markets, iconic museums and annual festivals that pull in a prominent crowd.

Marrakech is famed for its for its vibrancy, architecture and diverse culture, and Marisa Berenson's Marrakech Flair pays tribute to it all for Assouline. Discover the Moroccan arts, photography, carpets, and the Andalusian design aesthetic that permeates the city’s architecture, all from your sofa. Journey to the colourful city of Marrakech and awaken your senses from the comfort of your living room thanks to Assouline’s Marrakech Flair book. Located just west of the Atlas Mountains, the city has been inhabited by Berber farmers for centuries. Dubbed the “It Girl” by Yves Saint Laurent in the early 1970s, Marisa Berenson is the original modern muse.

Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. She has written several books, including Moments intimes, A Life in Pictures and Elsa Schiaparelli’s Private Album.