On the drizzly night of Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote would host “the party of the century” at New York’s Plaza Hotel. The Black and White Ball signified the peak of Capote’s career ...

Partygoers arriving at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball. Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty Images The guest list originally featured 480 names, according to Vanity Fair .

Gus Van Sant and Jon Robin Baitz have recreated Truman Capote’s infamous 1966 masked ball for the ages. Here’s how they captured the magic that captivated New York’s high society.

Behind the Scenes of Capote's Black and White Ball Hulton Archive "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "It was quite a modest party." ...

On Nov. 28, 1966, the writer Truman Capote invited 540 people to the grand ballroom of New York's Plaza Hotel for the "Black and White Ball." 50 Years Ago, Truman Capote Threw The 'Party Of The ...

On Nov. 28, 1966, Truman Capote held the Black and White Ball at New York City’s Plaza Hotel — an event so lavish, boasting a guest list so carefully edited, that The New York Times dubbed it ...

In November 1966, Truman Capote held a masquerade ball at New York's Plaza Hotel. It was attended by over 500 guests, including Frank Sinatra, Andy Warhol, and Edward VIII. The legendary soirée is the ...

The latest episode of Ryan Murphy’s new series, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” recreates Truman Capote’s famous Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in 1966.

The catalyst for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans‘ third episode is absolutely true. On Nov. 28, 1966, Truman Capote held the Black and White Ball at New York City’s Plaza Hotel — an event so ...

Truman Capote revelled in outrage and celebrity – staging parties that would simultaneously delight and scandalise 1960s US ...

On the drizzly night of Nov. 28, 1966, writer Truman Capote would host “the party of the century” at New York’s Plaza Hotel. The Black and White Ball signified the peak of Capote’s career following ...