SOIREES, SOJOURNS & STORIES BY RAFFLES – A ROMANTIC HISTORY OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS HOTEL BRAND – NOW AVAILABLE

          Raffles Hotels & Resorts, arguably one of the most illustrious brands in luxury hospitality, is pleased to release a new collaboration with Rizzoli Publications. Soirees, Sojourns & Stories by Raffles, is a enRaffles HotelRaffles Hotel-page slipcased volume that takes readers on an exhilarating journey throughout the Raffles world of timeless beauty and enchanting icons. From the opening of its Singapore flagship in lifestyle887 to the recent unveiling of Raffles Europejski Warsaw, the story weaves through history to reveal how Raffles created its extraordinary legacy of bygone elegance and legendary service across the globe.
          Penned by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni with illustrations by Luke Edward Hall, each chapter is a voyage into Raffles' fascinating world, with readers travelling from Singapore to Cambodia, Dubai, Istanbul, Paris, Warsaw, the Seychelles, and more.
          Archival materials complement sumptuous contemporary photography depicting special events, remarkable stories, and celebrity guests. Featuring original illustrations, and filled with literary excerpts and recipes, this sophisticated tome will fascinate hotel buffs and wanderlust-filled luxury aficionados from every corner of the globe.
"We are delighted to partner with Rizzoli to create this captivating volume; it allows us to showcase our time-honoured traditions, remarkable stories and extraordinary portfolio of hotels in a meaningful way, even as we continue to expand and open new addresses in exciting international locales," said Jeannette Ho, Vice President, Raffles Brand Strategy & Strategic Partnerships.
          The collaboration with the well-known publisher comes as Raffles prepares for the highly anticipated reopening of Raffles Singapore in enRaffles Hotellifestyle9. The iconic hotel is currently closed for the final phase of a careful and sensitive restoration, which is designed to retain everything that has made Raffles Singapore so special to travellers – the hotel's striking architecture, heritage and legendary service.
          Soirees, Sojourns & Stories pulls the curtain back on many of the brand's time-honoured tales, while also divulging whimsical elements of the Raffles experience that have made an indelible impression on returning guests. From the story of the Traveller's Palm to "service like a gentle breeze'; from Raffles Afternoon Tea and impressive Mooncakes to the collection's architectural achievements and the artists who have graced its halls, readers will find a delightful and riveting history of famous luxury hotel stories amassed over more than lifestyle3Raffles Hotel years.
          Available now, at Raffles Hotels & Resorts worldwide, the brand's online boutique and wherever fine books are sold, Soirees, Sojourns & Stories is a beautiful gift for those who appreciate the glamourous world of luxury travel and the wonderful stories of the well-travelled.

          About Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni
          Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is an author, journalist and leading expert on Paris, luxury and lifestyle. Her books include Sam Spiegel, Chanel Fashion, Tino Zervudachi, Dior Glamour, Monsieur Dior, Loulou de la Falaise, BiYan, Vogue on Yves Saint Laurent, Bonpoint, Vogue on Calvin Klein and her memoir After Andy – Adventures in Warhol Land. Fraser-Cavassoni has also taught at the American University in Paris and is the co-producer of Inside Dior, the two-part television series. She writes for Sotheby's magazine and pens Letter from Paris - a monthly column for Japanese Marie Claire Style. From lifestyle999 – enRaffles HotelRaffles Hotel4, Fraser-Cavassoni was the European editor for American Harper's Bazaar, after being the European Arts Editor at Women's Wear Daily and W magazine as well as assisting Karl Lagerfeld at the Chanel studio. Fraser-Cavassoni lives in Paris with her two daughters.

          About Luke Edward Hall
          Luke Edward Hall is a London-based artist and designer of interiors, fabrics and ceramics. He established his studio in the autumn of enRaffles Hotellifestyle5 and since then has worked on a broad range of art and design commissions and projects and has collaborated with a variety of companies and institutions including Burberry, Christie's and the Royal Academy of Arts. His colourful aesthetic is informed by a love of history, an appreciation of beauty and a sense of playfulness.