Fêtes Mémorables Bals Costumés 1922-1972 Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge – Book

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Discover Legendary Parties, Costume Balls 1922-1972, the definitive reference book by Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge on the greatest costume balls and social events of the 20th century. This cult classic reveals the most spectacular soirées organized in Europe between 1922 and 1972 by the aristocratic and artistic elite of the time.

In this book, you will be immersed in legendary balls such as the Bal Louis XIV, the Bal Proust, the Bal Oriental, the Bal Surréaliste, and the Bal Whiting, organized by iconic figures: Carlos de Beistegui, Baron Alexis de Rédé, Étienne and Édith de Beaumont, Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles, the Rothschilds, and many others.

Sought-after edition:
– Large format hardcover – 126 pages
– Herscher Publishers, Paris, 1986
– Very good condition, protected by plastic film
– ISBN: 9782733501191
– Language: French

Richly illustrated with rare and often unpublished photographs by Man Ray, Horst P. Horst, Hoyningen-Huene, and Cecil Beaton, this book is a true treasure for anyone passionate about fashion history, society photography, high society, and the grand, extravagant parties of the 20th century.

The French edition of the famous *Legendary Parties*, published in 1972 by Vendome Press, remains an essential reference on the most prestigious masked balls and costume parties from the interwar period to the 1970s.

Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of elegance, historical costumes, and the French art of living..

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