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Strap on your bookie boots—we’re leaning in and loving every moment of wandering through the breathtaking worlds crafted by Vendome Press. Named after the most elegant square in Paris, Vendome has been setting the gold standard for beautifully illustrated books since 1980, when founder Alexis Gregory—a consummate gentleman, world traveler, and tastemaker—set out to create publishing perfection.

Born in Zurich to Russian émigré parents, Gregory brought a life steeped in art, culture, and curiosity to his work. A Harvard graduate with top honors and an MBA from Wharton, he began his publishing career with renowned art publisher Albert Skira before founding Vendome. Fluent in six languages, a passionate collector, and a decorated recipient of France’s Legion d’Honneur, Gregory embodied the very essence of savoir-faire—the art of living beautifully.

His mission with Vendome was simple but profound: to create books as singular and stunning as the subjects within them. No cookie-cutter series here. Each title is a one-of-a-kind, crafted with meticulous attention to design, production, and detail—a true collaboration between author, editor, and artisan. From fine art and architecture to interiors, fashion, jewelry, and the culture of travel, Vendome’s books are bound treasures destined to both inspire and adorn.

Time to open those pretty peepers to the pages of the four intoxicating titles we’ve curated for our shelf from the Vendome Press collection. Of course, there are many more we adore—but consider this your gateway to a world where beauty, craftsmanship, and creativity converge. Your shelves (and your soul) will thank you.

Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie

By Aldous Bertram | 2021

Come along with Vendome Press on a whimsical Western art adventure where illustrations from the 18th century to today captivate the chinoiserie of China. Art historian and artist Bertram organizes themes of porcelain, color, and pattern, as well as flora, fauna, people, architecture, and tropical exoticism, enchanting our eyes with each boldly beautiful image. Each chapter feels like bursting confetti as chinoiserie is brought to life by charming details in every picture. A true and complete palette of inspired watercolors and collages from grand palaces to porcelain figurines. It’s one for the books, pun intended. 

Caftans: From Classical to Camp

By Cameron Silver | 2024

Sit down, stay awhile, and step into the world of Cameron Silver, where Caftans reign supreme as the world’s timeless garment continually explodes with style and grace. All the culture, couture, and red carpet manifestations of Caftans artistically dance across the colorful pages of this signature edition. Whether showcased on iconic celebs at home, in films, or at concerts, each piece is beautifully embodied through a range of multigenerational, size-inclusive, gender-fluid, cross-cultural, populist perfection. Perusing a digital Pinterest page has nothing on touching the vintage and modern tapestry of these enticing photographs.

Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse

By Patricia Mears | 2019

Written by fashion and ballet experts, the loveliness of archival photography is illustrated with an exquisite eye for inspiration. From leotards to practice wear and contemporary ballerinas in ballet-influenced couture, each pictorial style is to be admired. Dance aficionados and fashionistas can also appreciate the delectable delivery of designed ballet-inspired dresses, gowns, and classical tutus. Slick bun and ribboned slippers optional while page turning. A Vendome Press must for classical fashion lovers.

Anna Hu Symphony of Jewels: Opus II

By Sarah Davis | 2019

This distinctly East-meets-West, haute, jeweled aesthetic of a book breaks new ground and reaches new heights, illustrating unearthly beauty. Hu focuses on an extraordinary palette of colors, knowledge of precious and semi-precious gems, and caring experimentation with metallurgy and physical geometry through each photographic treasure. With a carefully curated collection of exceptional rings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches, it’s easy to be drawn to such sparkly adornments. Each dazzling depiction feels like an ode to self to shine bright like a diamond.

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About the Author

Jasmín ‘Jazzy’ Nelson is a Jersey-born, California-raised, multifaceted girl boss who keeps busy mothering, Executive assisting, photographing, legal powerhousing behind business/family law contract negotiations, and serving sass behind a lifestyle article near you. When she’s not painting the town red, she’s likely on a yoga mat practicing mindfulness and balancing cool boy mom moments with her one teenage son.

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