Wednesday, June 2, 2010

A Slim Summer

Summer is officially here, and what better way to get into the spirit then with a little love from Slim. Forever classic and timeless, Slim Aaron's iconic imagery has been the inspiration to many creative minds in the world of design, and to all those that aspire to an elegant way of life. Late photographer to the world's elite and posh jet-setters, here's a few of our favorite Slim images that will certainly inspire you to book your summer getaway.

 Kaufman House
A poolside party at a desert house, designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufman, in Palm Springs, January 1970

 Eden Roc Pool
Guests by the pool at the Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, Antibes, France, August 1976 

 Keep Your Cool
Carmen Alvarez enjoying a game of backgammon with Frank 'Brandy' Brandstetter in a swimming pool at Acapulco, 1978

 Mara Lane At The Sands
Austrian actress Mara Lane lounging by the pool in a red and white striped bathing costume at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1954

 Poolside Gossip
A desert house in Palm Springs designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar Kaufman, 1970

 Sea Drive
 Film producer Kevin McClory takes his wife Bobo Segrist and their family for a drive in an 'Amphicar' across the harbour at Nassau, 1967 

 Sundowners
Two bikini-clad holidaymakers enjoy a glass of wine outside the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, 1958 

 Tropical Mustique
Pierre Vincent Marais holidays with friends on the island of Mustique in the Grenadines, 1989


All photography by Slim Aarons
Prints available at www.photographersgallery.com