Slim Aarons immortalized the bronzed bodies that peppered the beaches between 1960 and 1980, living proof of the golden era of the French Riviera. The period was defined by newfound sexual liberation, the economic boom and a carefree jet-set with their sights set on unashamed hedonism. From the private clubs to the dream villas of […]
Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, 1969. Four stylish and iconic wooden Riva motorboats are moored at the shore of the famous and luxurious hotel. A crew member dressed all in white is tidying and preparing the classic motor- boats for their next fashionable guests. In the background a water-skier enjoys the beautiful blue […]
The InterContinental Carlton Cannes is a historic luxury hotel located on the French Riviera in Cannes. The hotel was built in 1911 and has been a fixture of the Cannes landscape ever since. The hotel is known for its stunning Belle Epoque architecture, its luxurious accommodations, and its prime location on the Boulevard de la […]
Madame Jean Serpieri sits in the ballroom of the Tour La Reine near Athens, wearing a gown which belonged to the wife of Otto, the first king of modern Greece, December 1961. The palace too originally belonged to King Otto, and was used as a summer home by the royal family. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton […]
