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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

CHIC DOGS

For centuries, dogs have shared the daily lives of humans, embodying both loyalty and character. In Chic Dogs, Assouline Editions explores this indomitable bond between iconic figures and their four-legged companions through refined iconography and beautiful narratives.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on April 9
Updated on April 9, 2026
Brigitte Bardot, a French icon, former actress, singer, model, and animal rights activist, drives her Mini Moke with her beloved dogs to Saint-Tropez, France. © Michou Simon/Paris Match via Getty Images
CHIC DOGS

Chic Dogs, Assouline pays tribute to the best friend of man.

For centuries, dogs have shared people's lives, embodying both loyalty and character. In Chic Dogs, With Assouline Editions, they explore this indissoluble link between iconic figures and their four-legged companions through refined iconography and beautiful narratives.

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From the Queen of England and her corgis to Coco Chanel and her inseparable little dog, this book highlights these duos that have marked history and culture. Between fashion, celebrity, and the art of living, Chic Dogs It immerses the reader in a universe where elegance is not limited to humans. Maria Callas and her poodle, Winston Churchill and his bulldog, or contemporary icons displaying their style alongside their faithful companions. Each page illustrates the unique place of the dog in aesthetics and the collective imagination.

The carefully selected photographs testify to a world where sophistication is down to the smallest detail. Far from being mere accessories, these dogs become true actors in history, shaping the image of their illustrious owners.
Enriched with beautiful anecdotes, this volume will appeal to lovers of fine books and enthusiasts of canine culture. Chic Dogs celebrates the refinement and charm of the canine world, where the style and personality of each animal are fully expressed.

With this work, Assouline It once again follows a tradition of publishing where aesthetics and content are in perfect harmony. A book to be discovered to appreciate, in a new light, the relationship between man and his most faithful companion.

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Featured image: Brigitte Bardot, a French icon, former actress, singer, model, and human rights activist
With his beloved dogs, he drove his Mini Moke to Saint-Tropez, France.
© Michou Simon/Paris Match via Getty Images

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery