Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century Pillows The simplistic wooden frame showcases

The simplistic wooden frame showcases the abstract paint strokes and unique textures

this book is both inspirational and practical

with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries

8 classic pewter tokens: Battleship

Writer Xavier Girard is an art historian and critic

Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century Pillows The simplistic wooden frame showcasesFrom the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les annes folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, in the most beautiful book ever produced on the subject. In addition to social commentary from (or about) colorful charactersincluding Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, who immortalized these extraordinary ballsJacqueline de Ribes, Hlne David