Set against the alpine elegance of St. Moritz in 1989, this radiant scene, "Palace Hotel", captures skaters gliding across a sunlit rink as onlookers sip cocktails at pink-clothed tables on the ice’s edge. A tableau of winter leisure at its most refined, it reflects the enduring glamour of Switzerland’s most storied resort, where aristocrats, socialites, and artists mingled in a snow-covered sanctuary of wealth and whimsy. The image distills the effortless charm of après-ski culture, where fur-lined coats, fine dining, and outdoor spectacle coexisted in perfect harmony. Slim Aarons’ lens once again finds joy not only in the setting, but in the ritual of living beautifully.
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.
