Episode

The Grand Tourist Returns: The Assoulines

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The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein
Published
Oct 8, 2025
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2910
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Summary

In the world of publishing, the name Assouline is synonymous with glamour. Run from New York by French couple Prosper and Martine Assouline, along with their son Alexandre, the company has produced thousands of coveted books on everything from fashion and travel to fine art and design. On this popular episode from 2022, Dan speaks with this trendsetting trio on how their business began, why money has nothing to do with style, and whether the metaverse might be the next hot destination for the fashionable set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.