Fêtes mémorables, bals costumés 1922-1972 – Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, Legendary Parties (book)

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Discover Memorable Parties, Costume Balls 1922-1972, Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge‘s cult classic about the greatest private costume balls of the 20th century.

Edition details:
– Hardcover, large format, 126 pages
– Herscher Publishers, Paris, 1986
– Very good condition, protected by a plastic film
– ISBN: 9782733501191

This magnificent book documents the most spectacular and legendary costume balls held in Europe between 1922 and 1972. It highlights the exceptional parties given by the social elite of the time: Étienne and Édith de Beaumont, Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles, Carlos de Beistegui, Baron Alexis de Rédé, the Rothschilds, and the author himself.

Among the unforgettable evenings:
– The Louis XIV Ball
– The Proust Ball
– The Whiting Ball
– The Oriental Ball
– The Surrealist Ball

These events brought together high society and featured the greatest artistic talents of the era: Picasso, Bérard, Cocteau, Chanel, Poiret, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Balanchine, Lifar…

The book is richly illustrated with numerous previously unpublished photographs by masters of photography: Man Ray, Horst, Hoyningen-Huene, and Cecil Beaton. Primarily in black and white, with some color images.

Important note:
This is the French edition of the famous book originally published in 1972 under the title Legendary Parties (Vendôme Press).

Perfect for lovers of fashion history, photography, high society, and extravagant 20th-century parties, this book remains an essential reference on masked balls and grand costume soirées in Paris and across Europe.

Additional photos are available in the upper left corner. Feel free to browse them!—click on one to see a larger, close-up view!

Want to pay in Euros? Before placing your order, click the orange word “French” located just below the main product photo. This instantly switches the page to the French version with prices in €.