{"product_id":"fashionphile-the-book-of-iconic-bags","title":"Fashionphile: The Book of Iconic Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of Assouline’s Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the past three decades, the handbag has become the holy grail of luxury accessories—at once a status symbol, a form of personal expression, a collector’s item, and a savvy investment. Few understand the enduring allure and cultural significance of the “it” bag better than Fashionphile, the ultra-luxury e-commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned designer handbags and accessories.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith unmatched expertise and access to some of the most sought-after pieces on the market, Fashionphile is uniquely positioned to chronicle the rise of the handbag as a modern icon. In this volume the brand curates a definitive list of the twenty-five most influential bags of all time—selected not only for their craftsmanship and beauty, but also for their cultural relevance, investment potential, rich histories, and enduring mystique.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Hermès’s record-breaking Birkins and Kellys, to Carrie Bradshaw’s beloved Fendi Baguette and Dior Saddle, and newer, viral entrants by Bottega and Loewe, this compelling compendium explores the designs that have shaped—and continue to shape—the fashion landscape. Complete with striking imagery, fascinating stories, and Fashionphile’s expert insights, it’s a celebration of the handbag as both a coveted object and a timeless symbol of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssouline Publishing was founded as a family company in 1994 by Proper and Martine Assouline. It has published approximately 1500 titles on subjects ranging from architecture, art, design, fashion, lifestyle, and travel and has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious, and creative.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated with the goal of becoming the first luxury brand on culture, Assouline aims to supply everything needed for a contemporary library. An active contributor to the growth of the illustrated market and its integration into the worlds of luxury, fashion, and design, Assouline provides the highest quality book-objects, sharing a distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire that have captured imaginations while addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With its style and vision, the brand is a true pioneer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in September 2025\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fashionphile\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Assouline Publishing Corporation\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e English\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/b\u003e 280 pages \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silk hardcover\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e (L 33 x W 25 x D 4) cm\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASSOULINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152830390295,"sku":"ASSOULINE-355","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/1295\/files\/FASHIONPHILE_FRONT2.jpg?v=1779279304","url":"https:\/\/shop.citiesstore.com\/products\/fashionphile-the-book-of-iconic-bags","provider":"Cities Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}