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Experience Tokyo Like a Local With Assouline's Newest Chic Series Book

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae)  Wed, 13 Sep 2023  Hypebae

Assouline has unveiled its latest addition to the chic series, Tokyo Chic, which pays homage to the multifaceted city of Tokyo, offering a unique glimpse into its pulsing culture and aesthetics.

From cinema to literature, avant-garde fashion to cuisine, Tokyo has consistently served as a wellspring of inspiration for creative minds worldwide. Tokyo Chic celebrates the city's inherent beauty, from iconic architecture to culinary scene and distinctive style.

Andrea Fazzari, a Tokyo resident with years of experience capturing the city's essence, serves as the narrator and vision behind the volume. The book boasts an exclusive collection of never-before-seen photographs that grant readers access to typically inaccessible locales, such as the Tsunamachi Mitsui Club and centuries-old shrines, palaces, gardens and temples. It also introduces readers to Tokyo's local designers, musicians and artists.

With 296 pages and over 200 illustrations, Tokyo Chic is now available via Assouline's website for $105 USD.

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