Slim aaron

His portraits of last century’s privileged class still hold sway over influencers in the worlds of fashion, design, and advertising.

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After growing up in poverty and documenting World War II as an army photographer, Slim Aarons spent five decades capturing unapologetically glamorous pictures of aristocrats, style icons and socialites.

Laguna Beach Surfers by Slim Aarons

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Slim Aarons. A WONDERFUL TIME; AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF THE GOOD LIFE. Harper & Row, NY, 1974. (ISBN: 0060100168) Current Selling Prices $350-$650 /£250-£450 PHOTOGRAPHY Large book (13 by 10 inches) - likely to be found on the white shelves of Long Island summer mansions and on glass coffee tables in the NY apartments of fashionistas, name droppers, decorators and photobook collectors. Aarons served as a combat photographer in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart; friend of the famous…

Blank walls suck, so bring some life to your dorm, bedroom, office, studio, wherever Printed on 185gsm semi gloss poster paper Custom cut - refer to size chart for finished measurements Includes a 3/16 inch (5mm) white border to assist in framing Since every item is made just for you by your local third-party fulfiller, there may be slight variances in the product received

A photographer retraces Slim Aarons's steps at two of his favorite hotels—Il Pellicano and Villa d’Este