Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century

The Bals coffee table book chronicles nine of the most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, spanning from the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies. Featuring social commentary from figures such as Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, the volume combines historical narrative with first-person accounts from Jacqueline de Ribes, Hélène David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson. Its editorial scope blends fashion history with vivid personal recollections, documented through imagery that captures the spectacle and detail of each event.