Beautiful people, in glamorous places, exuding an effortless sense of luxury. That was the “recipe” behind the iconic imagery of Slim Aarons — a photographer who became synonymous with elegance, without ever trying too hard. Though many labeled him a fashion photographer, he famously rejected the title: “I don’t do fashion. I photograph people in their clothes — and those clothes become fashion.”

Still, whether he embraced it or not, Aarons’ work is now inextricably linked to the world of style. His photographs — rich in sophistication, leisure, and social charm — continue to inspire fashion icons, campaigns, and designers to this day.

The new book, “Slim Aarons: Style,” curated by Shawn Waldron and Kate Betts, focuses precisely on this dimension of his work. From early black-and-white fashion shoots to timeless portraits of society figures like Jacqueline de Ribes, C.Z. Guest, Nan Kempner, and Marisa Berenson, the volume explores Aarons’ unique relationship with fashion and the image of the high life.

Featuring previously unpublished photographs and essays by fashion historians, “Slim Aarons: Style” is a curated look into the most stylish, enduring, and culturally influential side of his lens.