- 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 focus of the third episode of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.”
On November 28, 1966, Truman Capote threw what he called “a little masked ball” for 540 of his closest friends.
To the rest of the world, it was the “party of the century,” a moniker it earned due to its extravagant and exclusive nature.
What Capote managed to achieve with the Black and White Ball remains truly singular; its opulence and envious guest list aside, thanks to Capote’s connections and social standing, he was able to bring together a diverse and influential group of people in a way that hadn’t ever been done before.
The planning, execution, and aftermath of the ball is examined in “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” season two, episode three, titled “Masquerade 1966.” Here’s a look inside the real event.
