Spain Chic explores the extraodinary reinvention that is transforming this diverse land of regional traditions and identities into one of Western Europe's most rapidly evolving nations. From ancient Moorish palaces, the timeless allure of Andalucia and the gastronomic wonder of San Sebastian to Madrid's trendsetting high fashion, Barcelona's Gaudi showcase, the new cosmopolitan face of Valencia and Bilbao's iconic 21st-century architecture, Spain today is a land reborn, offering not simply historic and familiar cultural landmarks, but also some of Europe's most cutting-edge innovations in art, architecture, design, cuisine and hospitality. Book jacket.