DSC_5338. Former debutante Anne Giannini McWilliams (center) with her daughter-in-law and son, Sheila and Keith McWilliams, at the Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Debutantes from over 75 countries have been presented at the Ball, which began in 1954. Bay Area gets a break from winter storm. Peter and Marian Thieriot at the Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. The Christmas Cotillion in Savannah, Georgia, is said to be the oldest debutante ball in the United States, beginning in 1817. Ballet helps so much with giving you confidence. The class for the 78th cotillion was small yet mighty this year, as 12 young women made a formal curtsy to their social milieu. Ann Margaret Taylor Six young women with local ties made their social debut on Friday at the 93rd annual North Carolina Debutante Ball sponsored by the Raleigh Terpsichorean Club. For underprivileged families, these expenses may simply be too costly, along with the time needed to properly prepare for a ball. Instagram: @missbigelow. Learn more. For dinner, the Omni William Penns executive chef Michael Fischetti prepared for guests red pepper bisque soup and a harvest salad of arugula, butternut squash, pears, shaved manchego, roasted pumpkin seeds and apple cider vinaigrette. Guided by the dashing red-sashed gents (including Robert Regalado, Frank Kappler and Robert Gardner) of the Floor Committee, the debutantes, swathed in white-satin gloves and gowns trimmed with spun sugar-like tulle, commenced intricate dance formations and curtsies with their escorts atop the parquet. 2019 Symphony Ball Debutantes Begin Social Season with Afternoon Tea 2019 Symphony Ball debutantes and their mothers enjoyed a lovely afternoon Tea, Wednesday, May 15 th at the home of Laura Malone. Bottom row (from left): Natalie Towle, Katharine Huebner and Thea Donahoe. The presentation of the debutantes begins at 8:00 p.m. Members and guests may want to proceed into the ballroom upon arrival to be . General Ball Tickets 2022 - 2023 Debutantes Debutante Nadia Akumiah Support Support Support Support Debutante Coryn Archie Support Debutante Kassidy Baptiste Debutante Cotillion and Christmas Ball of Durham, The Greensboro Symphony Presentation Ball. We know the 2022 class will continue the Deb traditions in fine form, and we look forward to following their journeys over the next year. On September 1, 2019, the . Her debut novel, MONA AT SEA, was a finalist in the 2019 SFWP Literary Awards judged by Carmen Maria Machado, and is forthcoming, Summer 2021, from Santa Fe Writers Project. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. One report we read says San Antonios Order of the Alamo Queens dress costs $60,000, while another source in St. Louis threw out the number $15,000. My group imposed a two-year hiatus where no one debuted while the women caught up to the drinking age.. Because publishing has changed so This years debutantes volunteered their time and talents at events such as Ballet Under the Stars, West Side Story Suite, Mozart Festival, The Nutcracker and CMOA & PBT.. This season, 28 new debs, their escorts and their families graced the annual event at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. One source tells us that a Mardi Gras season debutante in New Orleans can spend up to $250,000 on the affair. 2019 Cotillion Debutante Ball in San Francisco rolls out tradition with satin and lace, Holiday Heroes take the field at Oracle Park for 10th annual fundraiser, Tipping Points top men: Sam Cobbs and Daniel Lurie, Track water shortages and restrictions across Bay Area. Presentation of Daughters, Held since 1950 during the holiday season, the Presentation is a biennial cotillion of The Dramatic Club of Indianapolis (founded 1889). It has sponsored the Debutante Ball since 1997, where members present debutantes and sons of cotillion to the club membership. In 2001, the Cinderella Womens Committee, a non-profit organization was founded to continue the Cinderella Ball. Kayla Rockefeller, great-granddaughter of U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and great, great-granddaughter of John Davison Rockefeller Jr. Araminta Mellon, whose mother is Jimmy Choo cofounder Tamara Mellon, wore a gold strapless high-low dress byOscar de La Renta. The ball is known for attracting celebrity offspring, and in past years has included Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippes daughter Ava Phillippe, Sylvester Stallones daughter Sophia Rose Stallone, Andie MacDowells daughter Margaret Qualley, and Bruce Willis and Demi Moores daughter Tallulah Willis. This year the Ball is held in the beautiful Plaza Hotel in New York City. Six months since the publication of The Atlas of Reds and Blues. Like, hello?, Dreams are boring. Invented by a publicist, Ophlie Renouard in 1992, Le Bal is a modernised version of the 18th century English tradition of the debutante ball, wherein young ladies were introduced into high society. The evening begins with the receiving line in the Terrace Room Balcony, where guests meet the debutantes and press and candid photos are taken. in human centered design from the University of Washington. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. Image: Public domain, Laredo, TX, is home to an 80-year-old debutante ball that honors Martha Washington and the Spanish-American War. ', Nancy, who debuted in 1978, mentioned that the presentation during the North Carolina State Ball in Raleigh used to take this wheel formation, as shown in this photo from 1938, though the tradition has changed today. The white gown and gloves, the roses, the presentation, and the excitement and honor the women feel when they get to step into the spotlight amidst friends and family I dont see that going away anytime soon.. I ended up pulling it out of the box years later, changing it a little and wearing it as my wedding dress.. These events kept wealth and opportunity isolated within the ranks of the upper class; shutting out young Black women from disadvantaged backgrounds who may have benefitted from participating. Heres when rain, snow will return. If a young woman really wants to make her debut through one of these groups, but her parents are not members, she might approach it with the finesse of trying to be sponsored for country club membership befriend a member of the sponsoring club and subtly start the conversation, Nancy says. But it means more now that my daughter, Charlotte, is a debutante. A distinct upper class had begun to flourish amongst the Black community and with it, a number of class-based practices, organisations and clubs. The Las Madrinas Ball has been described as "the oldest and most prestigious" debutante ball in the Los Angeles area [1] and as "the most impressive debutante ball in Southern California". Although these may have seemed like noble causes however, for a large part of its history, Black debutante balls have been accused of classism and exclusion. This year, the official jeweler of le Bal was Harakh. ALBANY The Charity League of Albany held its 2019 Debutante Ball on December 28, 2019 at Doublegate Country Club. 389 likes. Denver Debutante Ball. The pieces included raindrop earrings with17.72 carats of diamonds in a platinum setting, a raindrop band with 3.45 carats of diamonds, and a cuff which, set with23.86 carats of diamonds, is valued at $213,000. 17:41 GMT 06 Dec 2019 The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the young ladies of the . For them, debutante ball means the first official appearance. My sister, Marianne Walters, and I are wearing the Oscar de la Renta gowns we wore to the cotillion for our cousin, Laura Pfaff.. A debutante is defined as a young woman from a prestigious family who is presented to high-class society for the first time. He custom-designed several pieces for Jane Li, including a necklace, earrings, and a ring featuring the designer's'drop of joy' motif. ), devoting time and resources to charity, and celebrating the maturation of teens into young adults. These debut authors and their books represent a variety of categories and genres, and most importantly, authors with clear, smart voices that will resonate with the Debutante Ball's readers. 22:35 GMT 10 Dec 2019. Margo Ward was the chairman and Aimee Harlow the co-chairman of the 2019 Beaux Arts Ball at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The 2019 Debutante Presentation and Ball were held on Dec. 28 at Gaston Country Club. Well leave you with the one and only Beyonc and her Brown Skin Girl video, an incredibly moving tribute to the history of Black debutantes in the U.S. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. After living up and down the west coast, she now resides in Los Angeles with her dog. The 11-month program is designed to educate, enlighten and empower young women of the future. December 19, 2019 Photos by Jade Holloway The 52nd Annual Poinsettia Ball was held after Christmas at Vestavia Country Club. Her debut novel, LOVE, LISTS, AND FANCY SHIPS will be out on November, 23rd, 2021. On Jan. 26, 13 young ladies were presented to society on the arms of their fathers in age-old traditional cotillion style. That support felt great. She still doesnt appreciate the weather enough. I cant believe its been a year since I first joined the Debutante Ball. This year, the ball is presented to Alpha Kappa Alpha . For the English aristocracy, however, this practice was a glorified matchmaking service used to announce a young womans marriageability to eligible bachelors. Nanny Dearest is her first novel, and draws upon personal experiences from her own family history. She lives with her husband and two young children in Montclair, New Jersey. On Jan. 26, 13 young ladies were presented to society on the arms of their fathers in age-old traditional cotillion style. Photography by Lori Sax December 26, 2019. Pinterest. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Isobel Larken (L) and Melody Zhao, (R) Debutante of the Year, greet guests at Queen Charlotte's Ball at Lancaster House. The 2019 Cotillion Club Debutantes: Top row (from left) Gianna Gunier, Grace Ghiselli, Charlotte Babbitt, Meredith Power and Anna-Liisa Eklund. Still steeped in tradition, these balls are now more about fostering community between young women (and men! It is a miracle that I, Aloha! In November 19, 2022, we will celebrate the Chapter's 16th Biennial Cotillion. His name is an extremely well-kept secret until the final moment when he appears and selects the name of Cinderella from a beautifully decorated pumpkin. When shes not writing, Carolyn daydreams about having iced coffee on a rooftop in Saigon. Khaleem Mohammed stood out for Pres Sando with both bat and ball . The Debutante Ball is a formal event where each Debutante wears a white ball gown, long white gloves and a tiara, and is presented by her father or father figure. Originally from South Florida, she now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two children. In The Press A Selection of Digital and Print Articles Written About The Ball Chairing the event were Brette Rupert Gillman (second from left) with husband Kyle Edward Gillman (left) and Natalie Robertshaw Kelley (second from right) with husband Brendan Reeves Kelley. While cotillions are more focused on teaching young people how to be respectful members of society, debutante balls mark the official joining of society once those children age into young adults. We spoke to Nancy, a North Carolinian who made her debut in 1978, whose mother debuted in 1945 and whose daughter debuted in 2010. Today, for some, its an opportunity for the newly drinking-age-legal to celebrate with parents and friends. The 93rd Cinderella Ball, Pittsburgh societys debutante ball, is the oldest charity event in Pittsburgh and the second-longest running debutante ball in America. In more recent years, with the attempted revival of Black cotillions, there has been a conscious effort to make debutante balls more affordable and accessible to Black people of different socio-economic backgrounds. President of this year's ball was George C. Thompson, who attended with his wife, Nancy. Carolyn Huynh grew up in Orange County, California, not appreciating the weather enough. In the Black church; funerals are often referred to as celebrations of life, and nowhere is this more evident than in New Orleans, where jazz funerals turn the tradition of mourning on its head with lively music, dancing, and parades. While this is still the standard practice of debuting in the South, some balls are open to anyone interested in debuting. Keystone/Getty Images By Kristen Richardson November 25, 2019 3:10 PM. Catherine Fields Coselli of Texas was among the 23 "women of distinction" who made their debut. Dec. 21, 2019. Just like their European counterparts, upper class white American families used the balls as a means of presenting their daughters in hopes of finding them suitable partners, usually of the same social caste. JoAnne Harrop is a Tribune-Review staff writer. A handful of luncheons and rehearsals lead up to the big night for the debutante, but those duties pale in comparison to the work of her parents, who plan the events. These debut authors and their books represent a variety of categories and genres, and most importantly, authors with clear, smart voices that will resonate with the Debutante Balls readers. Conde Nast via. When shes not writing, she can be found watching reality shows that were canceled after one season or attempting to eat soft-serve ice cream in bed (sometimes simultaneously). The first of these lavish events was held by King George III in 1780 in honour of his wife, Queen Charlotte. The youngest daughter of Vietnamese refugees, her writing focuses on her mothers tall-tales, superstitions, the diaspora, and memory (both real and imaginary). When I was in high school at School of the Arts (now Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts), I worked in catering here at the Palace. This limited edition print is for my fellow people, 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. Black Americans have often had to create and carve out space for their own rites and rituals in a society that would not acknowledge or make room for their native customs. She was escorted bycavalier H.R.H. A black tailcoat is worn over a white shirt, white waist coat and a white bow tie. Cleyvis Naterawas born in the Dominican Republic, migrated to the U.S. at ten years old, and grew up in New York City. To answer these questions, we spoke to Kristen Richardson, the author of The Season: A Social History of the Debutante; Miya Carey, a postdoctoral associate in history at Binghamton University; and Deryn Anaya Patin, a 17-year-old debutante-to-be who is preparing for her debut with the Original Illinois Club a historically black organization that's been around for more than a 120 years. Former debutante Dede Wilsey with her sons, Ambassador Trevor Traina (left) and Todd Traina, at the Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. Yet it made news most recently with a Gilded Age tradition its 55th San Francisco Debutante Ball, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, where 28 young women, swathed in opera-length gloves and white. The first Black debutante ball to be recorded by a newspaper actually took place in 1778 in New York. [2] It is held in December each year and is the traditional starting event of the Los Angeles social season. The Debutante Club of Greenville will present 10 young women at its 65th Annual Ball at the Poinsett Club on Dec. 28.. Mary Evelyn Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens Brown V. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carolyn Adams Wilkins of Greenville and Mr. William Walter Wilkins Jr. of Greenville and Mrs. Jane McCutchen Brown of Charleston, South Carolina and the late Mr. William . The 93rd Cinderella Ball, Pittsburgh societys debutante ball, is the oldest charity event in Pittsburgh and the second-longest running debutante ball in America. After hosting the first virtual Debutante ball in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year will mark the first in-person ball since 2019. Some girls in my sorority had been to six or eight different debutante balls all over the country by senior year, says Catherine, a recent debutante from Virginia. 'Working with him to create custom jewelry for le Bal was a dream each piece was so intricately and thoughtfully crafted. -- The Debutante Club presented 23 young women at the annual event in the New Orleans Country Club. Debutante Charlotte Babbitt and her mom, Elizabeth Thieriot Babbitt, at the Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. After dinner and dancing in the Ballroom, each debutante is presented, one at a time, accompanied by a young man in white tie and tails. Fashion producer Charleston Pierce is now in his sixth year of leading the young ladies through their ballroom paces prior to the ball. The 93rd Cinderella Ball, Pittsburgh societys debutante ball, is the oldest charity event in Pittsburgh and the second-longest running debutante ball in America. Heres why California has seen so much active weather, San Francisco is at its most unaffordable point in at least a decade, S.F. - The Debutante Ball Apply to Join the Debutante Ball Class of 2019! Purposeful YOUth Detroit (PYD) presents their Third Annual Debutante Ball, honoring its members for a years' worth of character. Joanne Davidson: 303-809-1314, partiwriter @hotmail.com and @joannedavidson. The 93rd Cinderella Ball, Pittsburgh societys debutante ball, is the oldest charity event in Pittsburgh and the second-longest running debutante ball in America. The fundraising efforts of these events were meant to teach the young debs the importance of building wealth and giving back to their communities through charity. Friends both guys and girls travel far and wide to support their friends and attend the parties. Although the spread of debutante balls continued slowly for a whileGreenville's first Assembly Ball was held in 1923as the twentieth century progressed and South Carolina's population grew, so did the number of debutante organizations. Lyn Jason Cobb, a sixth-generation San Franciscan, still fondly recalls her 1969 debut some 50 years ago. Melissa is a worker lover and through her own work and literary citizenship strives to upend economic violence. 'My uncle wanted me to carry on the tradition. Twelve Debutantes will be presented to society at the 69th Annual Debutante Ball, Fri., Nov. 25, the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. No one is coming out to be pursued for marriage, but the actual events of the ball are more of a production every year., Nancy gives a more nostalgic response to the same question: While a lot has changed, a lot remains the same. Sonya wroteSari, Not Sari, to laugh her way through some of her more disastrous breakups. Email: missbigelow@sfgate.com. Le Debut des Jeunes Filles de la Nouvelle Orleans, The Twelfth Night Revelers (TNR), founded in 1870, The High Priests of Mithras, founded in 1897, The Grand Ball of Osiris, founded in 1934. Dec. 21, 2019. Today, almost every ball in the South has a charitable component. When her friend vanishes in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness of Idaho and Montana, DJ Lee travels there to find answers. All presentees are the daughters and granddaughters of Members. January 4, 2019 The Redstone Club's 111th annual Christmas Ball was held Dec. 22 at the Country Club of Birmingham. Image: ncpedia.org, While Queen Elizabeth II discontinued her support of the balls in England back in 1958 (here is a great article on why), they still occur in the United States. is said to be the oldest debutante ball in the United States, How to Keep Etiquette Alive in the Digital Age. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League introduced the 2019 debutantes at the 33rd Presentation Ball on February 9, 2019 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Members of the Floor Committee at the 93rd Cinderella Ball, Pittsburgh societys debutante ball which is the oldest charity event in Pittsburgh and the second-longest running debutante ball in America. Theyre not told that theyre beautiful. 'The original idea for the first debutante balls was to bring together young people from the same social background so they could get married,' she told WWD. Their original purpose is now gravely outdated, but todays debutante balls are a chance for a group of women and their families and friends however exclusive that group may be to celebrate together, make lasting friendships and give back along the way. The meal was completed with a slice of raspberry cloud cake light golden cake with a layer of raspberry with whipped cream icing. Seen: Other notables we spotted were Terrence S. Orr and Aziza El Feil from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, master of ceremonies Greg Brown, Cinderella Ball committee members, Rin Babson, Allison Barker, Mimi Colville, Melinda Edwards, Holly Eisenbrandt, Lisa Gaydos, Marla Gibson, Lisa Keefer, Caroline Kelley, Laura Kronk, Jamie Lanier, Sara Leone, Maggie Marquette, Sarah Jane Meek, Amy Oliver, Christina Rath, Diana Rath, Lauren Robertshaw, Sara Scaife, Sarah Shelby, Courtney Smith, Betsy Teti, Julia Teti, Diane Waldman, Kelly Waldman, Britton Wean And Carolyn B. Reed, representing The Frick Pittsburgh. The Heather Court Ball, associated with Highland Springs Country Club. May 19, 1950: The massed ranks of debutantes at the Queen Charlotte's Ball at Grosvenor House descend into the ballroom. Updated to include drought zones while tracking water shortage status of your area, plus reservoir levels and a list of restrictions for the Bay Areas largest water districts. Naimah Cochrane, organizer of the Renaissance Debutante Program, stated, Weve had dresses donated before, and people buy sponsored tickets we can give to those who cant afford them. For example: the custom of jumping the broom was a common practice amongst slaves who did not have the legal right to get married. On the very same day (Dec. 21) as the Cotillion Debutante Ball, Master Joseph Michael Tripp Horwitz III celebrated his first birthday. The list of debutante balls in the United States aims to include notable debutante balls held in the United States. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Debutante Gracie Ghiselli at the Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. The main course was filet mignon with balsamic peppercorn sauce, wild mushroom leek fontina risotto, snow peas and honey ginger carrots. The 13 debutantes include Maglio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Maglio, Jillian Rockwell Aiken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brian Aiken, Pauline Alton Farnsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Meyer Farnsworth, Katharine Graham Ference, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Donald Ference III, Erin Marrie Gramley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kurtis Dean Gramley, Margaret Olivia McCoy, daughter of Mr. Jan Stephens McCoy and Dr. Kimberly Anne Rau, Sophia Isabelle McMahon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick Owen McMahon, Meredith Jean Mehta, daughter of Dr. and Dr. Amish Manhar Mehta, Alyssa Maria Melani, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rudolph Melani, Izabella Zocco Scragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raymond Scragg, Olivia Dora Scalise Senan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Pushpendra Senan, Caroline Elisabeth Szilagyi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Thomas Szilagyi and Olivia Faye Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Craig Wilson. Nancy reflects on her dress: There was a woman in my hometown who made these intricate deb dresses, and everyone went to her. If you are interested in finding out how your 16-19 year old can participate in the 2019/2020 AKA Youth Leadership AKAdemy and 65th Annual Debutante Ball, please email for additional information to AKAdemyDeb20@gmail.com. Tues. 8/31: Lyn says good-bye from the 2021 Debs. Its only 17 years away.. I loved that the charity was the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, because I used to do ballet and it brought back a lot of great memories, says Melani, a senior at Fox Chapel High School, whose 9-year-old sister says she is a debutante in waiting. As for the ball attendees, the affair is a fun excuse to get dressed up for a black-tie affair. Cocktails are then served in the Terrace Room. For 1982 debutante Elizabeth Thieriot, this blast-from-her-past was a reminder of family tradition and heritage. Some girls I know whose deb groups required a lot of community serviceeven started their own charities, says Catherine, the aforementioned Virginia deb. I am so blessed and honored to be a part of it.. Black trousers and patent leather shoes complete the dashing attire. Debutante Ball | Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutante Program Ticket Admissions Guests attending the ball in support of the 2022-2023 Debutantes please purchase tickets under the Debutantes name. Additionally, most debutantes are required to fulfill a certain number of community service hours. Dec. 21, 2019. This is a carousel. It is going to be a beautiful and very special evening for our membership, our lovely debutantes and their families and friends. But it won't last long. The first of these lavish events was held by King George III in 1780 in honour of his wife, Queen Charlotte. The Ball provides a friendly social context where young men and women from all over the world meet one another, have a wonderful time and form lasting friendships. and only that. Carly Stern For Dailymail.com Meet the Beautiful Debutantes At One of the World's Most Exclusive Society Balls: Le Bal Paris | Tatler Asia Cover Clockwise from top: Victoria Iglesias, Shanaya Kapoor, Cristina Iglesias, Jane Li and Araminta Mellon These are the impressive young women who debuted at the prestigious society ball in December 2019 11 view Gallery Sarah Grunder Ruiz is a writer, educator, and karaoke enthusiast. 2019 - 13 THINGS LTD. All rights reserved. These can be so over-the-top, you might even see celebrity entertainment. Once theyve completed the process of debbing, which can sometimes be rigorous and stressful, many women will mentor younger siblings or friends through their journey. Here's Another winter storm? Meteorologist Gerry Daz examines why Februarys storm door was left wide open and when more Christian Huebner with his twin debutante daughters, Frances (left) and Katharine Huebner at the Cotillion Debutante Ball. Paris, an exceptional by-invitation-only debutante ball, named Harakh as the . The Cinderella Ball is such an amazing event led by an amazing organization, says Margaret Elizabeth Maglio, a senior at Aquinas Academy, who was chosen as Cinderella. Row 1: Allison Cunningham, Blair Cunningham, Sara Robinson, Clarissa Sargeant, Anna Steelberg, Rebecca Welsh, Kate Wirta . Meet the Gulf Coast Debutante Society's 2019 coterie for its 54th annual ball The board of the Gulf Coast Debutante Society announces 36 debutantes for its 54th annual Debutante Ball.. They hand down their dresses, gloves, tips and fond memories. Dec. 21, 2019. Current . So for many the term debutante ball, may conjure up images of Bridgerton or genteel southern belles from affluent families, but debutante balls actually have a long and storied history in African American culture as well. She holds an MFA from the Iowa PlaywrightsWorkshop. Jennifer Fawcett grew up in rural Eastern Ontario and spent many years in Canada makingtheatre before coming to the United States. Melissa Chadburns writing has appeared in The LA Times, NYT Book Review, NYRB, Longreads, Paris Review online, and dozens other places. The 2019 debutante officers who planned this year's . (Were not kidding. Princess Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux Siciles from Italy, and Phoebe Fraser, granddaughter of writer Lady Antonia Fraser, from the United Kingdom. More than 150 members of the Redstone Club and their guests attended the celebration and debutante presentation. In it, she describes these balls as the cornerstone of society. 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