This 1959 photograph, "Beauty and the Beast", offers a rare glimpse into the opulent interiors of Palm Beach high society, where glamour and eccentricity often intersected. Lady Daphne Cameron, poised atop a tiger skin rug in the trophy room of Laddie Sanford’s estate, personifies the elegance and theatricality that defined the social elite of the era. Set against a backdrop of lavish furnishings and curated grandeur, the image captures a moment where wealth, fashion, and exotic indulgence coalesced into a singular aesthetic vision that would come to define mid-century American aristocracy. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. The photograph is presented as a high-resolution scan of the photo's original photographic slide, complete with hand-lettered archival notations along the mount. Offered exclusively by Soicher Marin, this edition preserves the full character of the original format, transforming it into a striking piece of wall art that merges history, authenticity, and timeless style. More than a photograph, it is a curated artifact of American cultural glamour, bringing a refined yet playful sophistication to any well-appointed interior. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.

Stunning! And it is even more beautiful in person. Brittany. Canada. Wed Apr 22 2026

The "Monocled Miss" wall art, framed in handcrafted wood molding, effortlessly combines vintage allure with contemporary style. Its square format and versatile hanging orientation allow it to fit seamlessly into any space, whether displayed in a portrait or landscape position. The tempered glass cover ensures lasting clarity, while the included wall-mounting hardware makes installation a breeze. This made-to-order art piece offers a sophisticated touch to your decor, inviting admiration from every angle.

I absolutely love my new art. Delivered on time and with white glove service!. Elizabeth. Brooklyn, NY. Sat Oct 26 2024

After serving as a war photographer, Slim Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. Aarons famously described his subjects as “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” More than just portraits, his photographs encapsulated a luxurious way of life. Today, we are proud to share Slim Aarons' timeless work, offering a glimpse into the elegance and sophistication he so marvelously captured.

Show off your personality while making an impactful statement to your décor with these stunning museum-quality art pieces. Each piece is printed in ultra-high resolution on your choice of premium ultra-HD metallic photo paper back-mounted under transparent acrylic glass or a high-definition print directly on high-quality diamond pearl white aluminum. Both results are a completely realistic ultra-HD photo print, which has vivid colors, bold contrasts, is UV protected, and is halftone-free. All pieces are backed with aluminum framing, which creates a floating effect and comes ready to hang. Differences between Acrylic and Aluminum: The first thing to note is that you can’t go wrong with either medium! HD Acrylic: On 1/4″ acrylic pieces, the image is back-mounted under the acrylic. The optical transparent acrylic glass enhances the effect of depth and brings out the metallic UltraHD photo print’s exact contours and details for a stunning 3D effect. Because the image is printed using metallic UltraHD photo paper, this format will give you sharper lines and edges at higher resolutions. There is a reflective property with acrylic in which light refracts through the acrylic glass, giving your photos substance and depth, as well as superb image quality from edge to edge. Also notable is that all our acrylic art piece edges are hand diamond polished to capture the surrounding light. HD Metal: On the metal pieces, the image is printed/infused directly on diamond pearl white aluminum. The diamond-pearl aluminum creates a stunning shimmer with a satin seen enhancing the reflective properties of the picture. Images appear crisp and are very visible in brightly light areas while maintaining an overall metallic sheen. All our metal prints are made of weather-resistant material, exhibiting impressive color intensity using UV Color protected technology. This makes it suitable for outdoor areas or bathrooms and comes ready to hang.

This sophisticated photograph captures a woman elegantly watching a poolside fashion show at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 1, 1961. The image perfectly embodies the leisurely glamour that defined Palm Beach's social season, where fashion and lifestyle converged in the most exclusive settings. The Colony Hotel's poolside fashion shows were legendary events that attracted the social elite, creating the perfect backdrop for Aarons to document the intersection of high fashion and resort culture that characterized the early 1960s. The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach's iconic "Pink Paradise" established in 1947, served as the epicenter of sophisticated social life for international jet-setters, royalty, and Hollywood celebrities. By 1961, the hotel had become renowned for hosting exclusive poolside fashion shows that showcased the latest resort wear to an audience of discerning socialites and fashion enthusiasts. These events represented the pinnacle of Palm Beach's cultural calendar, where guests could experience the latest trends while enjoying the hotel's legendary hospitality and stunning oceanfront setting that made it a favorite retreat for luminaries including President John F. Kennedy, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.

This captivating photograph captures French fashion icon Bettina Graziani in a moment of serene leisure, relaxing in a hammock on the pristine Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy. The image showcases the legendary supermodel in an intimate, unguarded moment as she enjoys a book, embodying the effortless sophistication that made her "the most photographed woman in France" during the 1940s and 1950s. Born Simone Micheline Bodin, she became one of the century's first supermodels and served as an early muse to fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, for whom she worked as both model and press agent. Set against the luxurious backdrop of Sardinia's emerald coast, this photograph perfectly encapsulates the Mediterranean glamour and refined leisure that defined the jet-set lifestyle of the 1960s, presenting Bettina in her post-modeling years when she had retired to enjoy a life of sophisticated domesticity. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.