It was a real celebration last night as some of the best in the music, media and fashion industry came together for the launch of AKOO’s first coffee table photo book, Book Of Kings at Maserati of Manhattan. With Hennessy as the official drink of the night, the unique and artistic mixer was decked out with the artwork of Sue Tsai, Jonathan Mannion, and more.
“It’s been incredible to be honored and grouped in to a group of talented visionary artists,” said photographer Jonathan Mannion.
Book Of Kings, Vol. 1 is the first of many photography books that honors some of the best in the industry for their accomplishments. Some of the “kings” honored include T.I., Lil Duval, Iggy Azalea, Karen Civil, Pharrell and many more. The book tells the story of their hustle and captures them in action. While the book is set to publish a new volume biannually, the man behind the plan T.I. says it won’t be easy to earn a page.
“[To make the Book of Kings they must] presents themselves as a king and handle themselves accordingly,” Tip told Alley Oliver of KC.com. “It’s what you say without saying, do without doing, its what’s in you more so than what’s on you.”
Along with the book, AKOO also displayed their new “Search & Rescue” Holiday collection that was inspired by nature. The collection is available online now. Check out some photos from the exclusive event here.
