Aspen style assouline book Blue, 25 x 33 x 4 cm

What began as a humble mining camp during the late 19th-century Colorado silver rush has blossomed into the ultimate retreat for the world's elite. Aspen, Colorado, cherished for its above-ground treasures, rather than what’s below, has a history as captivating as the A-listers who have made this Pitkin County gem their second home, or who have settled on its slopes permanently. From Hunter S. Thompson’s “fortified complex” at a former owl farm to John Denver's “Starwood in Aspen,” and the numerous financial moguls who also call the mountain their home, Aspen’s has for some time now attracted an eclectic and highly diverse crowd. Aerin Lauder, founder and creative mind behind AERIN and a long-standing resident, sets the stage for Aspen Style, a tribute to the town’s pure glamour, blue-collar legacy, and the enchanting, virtually untouched scenery that gives it a magnetic charm, attracting new devotees each season. This book delves into the rustic elegance of Hotel Jerome, the architectural brilliance of Herbert Bayer's restored Wheeler Opera House and the local culture found at spots like Schlomo's Deli & Grill, just to name a few. With striking contemporary and historical photographs, it vividly captures the extraordinary transformation of this mountain town over the past century.