Assouline celebrated the launch of Mexican design star Olga Hanono's book Olga Hanono: The Art of Beautiful Living at their newest boutique in The Four Seasons Hotel New York on Tuesday, June 25th. The intimate yet lively evening was sponsored by Montelobos Mezcal who kept the mezcal cocktails (specially named by the designer) flowing throughout the party. A gathering of notable architects, designers, artists and design editors flocked for an evening that highlighted the best of Mexican and American design through the lens of Hanono's colorful book, which highlights the designers most beloved projects throughout the world.
60 guests gathered to celeberate Hanono's singular vision and daring aesthetic, which has propelled her to become one of the most sought-after interior and architectural designers in the world. Alex Assouline, Johann Giraud, Gladys Pérez, Michel Rojkind, Rocio Docal, Arlene Marc, Arturo Barcenas, Elías de Bejarano, Luis Rodriguez, Hadley Keller, Amanda Sims and Tony Freund were all on hand to toast the designer and her work.
"I am thrilled to have launched my book with Assouline in New York at their newest boutique at The Four Seasons," said Hanono. "It was an honor celebrating this special moment with so many good friends, colleagues, family and new faces in a city I love dearly. I'm especially grateful to the Assouline family and to Montelobos who made this fun evening all the more beautiful!"
Images by Ayano Hisa.