Attendees enjoyed a day to explore Washington D.C. on their own before the Friday event. The focus was on American model, Jean Patchett - a "super model" long before the term was in general use.
The centerpiece at dinner featured ORIGAMI
Inspiration Designer: Unknown
Attendees received THE AMERICAN SOCIALITE
Inspiration Designer: Dior
Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:
THE BISHOP'S GARDEN
Inspiration Designer: Unknown
DUPONT CIRCLE
Inspiration Designer: Jerry Parnis
WASHINGTON POST PERFECTION
Inspiration Designer: Jane Derby
POLKA-DOT POLKA
Inspiration Designer: Bergdorf Goodman
RIPPLES
DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY
Inspiration Designer: Edward Carroll
VISION OF ART
Inspiration Designer: Jo Copeland of Pattulo
PEYTON PLACE
Inspiration Designer: Ceil Chapman
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME
Inspiration Designer: Vogue Pattern Company
SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris