Phil Richards’ Pool

Poolside Soiree captures an exclusive gathering at Phil Richards' Fort Lauderdale backyard in May 1970, where Slim Aarons documented American high society at leisure beneath the brilliant Floridian sun. The scene reveals elegantly dressed guests mingling around a shimmering pool, their sophisticated attire and relaxed postures embodying the effortless glamour of the era. Palm trees sway in the background while the crystalline water reflects the vibrant colors of resort living, creating a visual narrative of opulence and refined social connection that defined 1970s elite leisure culture.

This photograph transforms any space into a portal to a world where sophistication meets relaxation, where every gathering feels exclusive and every moment carries weight. Poolside Soiree becomes more than decoration in your home, it establishes an atmosphere of cultured taste that guests immediately recognize and admire. The composition draws the eye through layers of social interaction and architectural elegance, creating depth and visual interest that makes rooms feel larger and more dynamic. Slim Aarons understood how to capture moments that never age, and this print carries that timeless quality into contemporary spaces, whether paired with modern minimalism or classic traditional design.

Available in museum-quality photo lustre or elegant matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood to complement your interior vision. Bring the warmth of that perfect Florida day and the thrill of exclusive social gatherings into your daily life, transforming ordinary walls into windows to extraordinary moments.