“They rolled off the assembly line like dolls, newly painted and freshly coiffed, packaged in silk, satin and jewels and addressed to Truman Capote, the Plaza Hotel.”
The story of Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball has almost transcended into legend, with an exclusive guestlist that included hand-picked selections of royalty, Hollywood legends, socialites and artists alike. An elegant Candice Bergen had one of the coveted invitations, pictured below with her white bunny mask.
Candice Bergen at Truman Capote’s 1966 Black and White Ball. Image by Elliott Erwitt
I happened upon this today at The Selvage Yard, which has a more detailed dissertation of the event that’s well worth a read.
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