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People Print by Slim Aarons
2 Colors, 3 Sizes
This delightful photograph captures a gathering of young matrons in Palm Beach, Florida, elegantly dressed in the vibrant, colorful Lilly Pulitzer shift dresses that defined the height of resort fashion sophistication in April 1964. The women are wearing the signature "gaily coloured Lilly Pulitzer shift" that had become the unofficial uniform of Palm Beach society, embodying the carefree elegance of America's most exclusive resort destination. This photograph captures the pivotal moment when Lilly Pulitzer's bright printed cotton shifts had transformed from juice stand practicality into high society fashion following Jackie Kennedy's endorsement, representing the birth of American resort wear. Aarons masterfully documents the cultural phenomenon that was Palm Beach in the mid-1960s, where the casual elegance of country club life merged with tropical glamour to create a new aesthetic that defied conventional fashion rules. This scene embodies the sophisticated leisure culture that made Palm Beach the playground for America's elite families including the Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Whitneys, where "floridly bright and dazzlingly patterned shifts" became synonymous with refined casual chic. The image represents the essence of 1960s high society's embrace of color, comfort, and tropical sophistication that would influence American fashion for decades to come. 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.
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Snowmass Picnic Print by Slim Aarons
3 Colors, 9 Sizes
"Snowmass Picnic," captured by Slim Aarons in January 1967 amid the pristine slopes of Snowmass-at-Aspen, Colorado, evokes the joyous camaraderie of alpine high society. This enchanting photograph portrays a stand-up fondue picnic for skiers, with hot food elegantly helicoptered in by Holiday magazine, where notable guests like Howard Head of the Head Ski Company, IBM president Thomas Watson Jr. and his wife Olive, Norwegian Olympic skier Stein Eriksen, and restaurateur Armando Orsini gather in the fresh snowfields, their laughter and stylish winter attire harmonizing with the vast trails of the newly opened village. The scene captures the heart of 1960s winter leisure, weaving adventurous spirit with refined indulgence, evoking a timeless romance that continues to enchant lovers of snowy escapades and sophisticated gatherings. Slim Aarons (1916–2006), born George Allen Aarons, rose from humble origins and World War II combat photography to become a celebrated chronicler of the elite, vowing post-war to photograph only "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," with his works gracing magazines like Town & Country and now preserved in the Getty Images archive. This exquisite reproduction from Soicher Marin is printed on premium luster photo paper using state-of-the-art techniques, ensuring vibrant colors, sharp details, and enduring quality that brings a touch of mid-century sophistication to any space.
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Getty Images, "Lily Pulitzer And Her Designs", Slim Aarons, January 1, 1964 Print by Slim Aarons
2 Colors, 3 Sizes
This iconic photograph captures women of Palm Beach wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer for a fashion shoot at 400 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, Florida, in 1964. The image features Lilly Pulitzer herself in the back row, third from left, along with New York socialite and artist Wendy Vanderbilt prominently seated in the front row wearing a yellow dress with pink headscarf. This legendary photograph, often referred to as "The Young Matrons of Palm Beach," became one of the most celebrated fashion images of the 1960s, showcasing the vibrant shift dresses that would define American resort wear for generations. By 1964, Lilly Pulitzer's colorful shift dresses had transformed from a practical solution for her juice stand uniform into a fashion phenomenon that captured the essence of Palm Beach's sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle. The whimsical prints featured in this photograph were created by artist Suzie Zuzek at Key West Hand Print Fabrics, whose imaginative designs of tropical motifs and bold patterns became synonymous with the Lilly Pulitzer brand. This fashion shoot represented the pinnacle of 1960s American resort fashion, where the carefree elegance of Palm Beach society converged with revolutionary design to create a distinctly American aesthetic that would influence fashion for decades to come. 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.
2 Colors, 3 Sizes
This delightful photograph captures fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer and socialite Florence "Flo" Pritchett Smith at a poolside gathering in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 1961. The image perfectly embodies the relaxed sophistication and social intimacy that characterized Palm Beach's elite circles during the early 1960s, when influential women like these two style icons helped define American resort fashion and the leisurely lifestyle that would become synonymous with Florida's Gold Coast. Florence Pritchett Smith, wife of American diplomat and former Ambassador to Cuba Earl E.T. Smith, was a prominent model-turned-socialite who epitomized Palm Beach elegance, while Lilly Pulitzer was establishing herself as the revolutionary force behind colorful shift dresses that would transform resort wear forever. By 1961, Pulitzer's vibrant prints and effortless designs were gaining momentum among Palm Beach's fashionable set, creating the foundation for what would become an American fashion empire. This photograph captures two women at the center of Palm Beach's cultural transformation, where casual luxury and sophisticated style converged to create the distinctive aesthetic that would define the era's most exclusive winter retreat. 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.
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Lake Tahoe Trip Print by Slim Aarons
2 Colors, 3 Sizes
This delightful aerial photograph captures young women canoeing at Zephyr Cove on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, USA, in 1959. The image epitomizes the carefree recreational culture that defined American leisure during the late 1950s, when Lake Tahoe emerged as the ultimate playground for those seeking pristine natural beauty combined with sophisticated outdoor activities. Three young women are pictured in their red, turquoise and white canoes in the sunshine at Zephyr Cove, set against the crystal-clear waters of this alpine jewel straddling the California-Nevada border. The scene captures the essence of post-war American optimism and the emerging culture of active leisure, when outdoor recreation became synonymous with the good life. This photograph represents the perfect fusion of natural splendor and recreational sophistication that made Lake Tahoe a beloved destination for those who appreciated both adventure and elegance, embodying the spirit of freedom and joy that characterized American leisure culture during this golden era of prosperity and possibility. 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.
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Comte D'Arcangues Print by Slim Aarons
2 Colors, 3 Sizes
"Comte d'Arcangues," captured by Slim Aarons on January 1, 1986, at the Château du Bois de Thouars in France’s Basque region, exudes the refined elegance of European aristocracy. This evocative photograph features the dashing Comte Guy d’Arcangues, a French nobleman, standing with poised assurance in his ancestral home, surrounded by opulent interiors adorned with antique furnishings and ancestral portraits that reflect centuries of heritage. The un-staged scene, with its rich textures and warm lighting, captures the timeless sophistication of 1980s high society, evoking a sense of grandeur and tradition that continues to enchant admirers of aristocratic culture and historic charm. Slim Aarons (1916–2006), born George Allen Aarons, rose from humble origins and World War II combat photography to become a celebrated chronicler of the elite, vowing post-war to photograph only "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," with his works gracing magazines like Town & Country and now preserved in the Getty Images archive. This exquisite reproduction from Soicher Marin is printed on premium luster photo paper using state-of-the-art techniques, ensuring vibrant colors, sharp details, and enduring quality that brings a touch of mid-century sophistication to any space.
