Slim Aarons: Once Upon A Time (2003) is a captivating visual journey through the lens of Slim Aarons, the legendary photographer who chronicled the glamorous lives of the elite in the mid-20th century. This luxurious coffee-table book, published posthumously, compiles Aarons’ most iconic images, showcasing the jet-set lifestyle of celebrities, socialites, and aristocrats from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Aarons’ signature style—vibrant colors, sun-drenched pools, and effortless elegance—captures the golden age of leisure, from Capri’s cliffside villas to Palm Beach’s high-society parties. His subjects, including the likes of C.Z. Guest, Gianni Agnelli, and Princess Grace of Monaco, are depicted in unguarded moments of luxury, embodying an era of privilege and sophistication.
The book’s title, Once Upon A Time, reflects Aarons’ nostalgic yet unromanticized approach—his work is less about fairy tales and more about documenting a real, albeit rarefied, world.
For fans of Slim Aarons, consider:
- Slim Aarons: Women (2016) – A focus on his portraits of stylish, powerful women.
- Poolside with Slim Aarons (2007) – Celebrating his most famous poolside glamour shots.
