Saturday evening SSP hosted a Black and White Ball based on an actual ball thrown by Truman Capote. Halston, another "Indiana" designer (he wasn't born in Indiana but moved to Evansville, Indiana at the age of 14) had a huge influence on that event.
Conventioneers were asked to dress themselves and their dolls in black and white, with prizes being awarded in several categories.
The centerpiece fashions were both based on Halston creations:
BLANC ET NOIR
$175
Inspiration: Halston
BUNNIE
Mask by Sue Connor
$170
Inspiration: Halston
The souvenir was based on a Norell design, featuring a long gown and coat. The coat can be reversed for another look.
NORELL NOIR
\$150
Inspiration: Norell
Items available for purchase/pre-order:
BLACK MAGIC*
$150
Inspiration: Norell
ALL TIED UP
$155
Inspiration: Norell
EBONY ROSE*
$150
Inspiration: Bill Blass
LADY MARION*
$170
Inspiration: Dior
FAIRBANKS DRESS AND COAT ENSEMBLE
$185
Inspiration: Norell
HARVEST HOMECOMING
$150
Inspiration: Not available
NOTORIOUS
$140
Inspiration: Norell
VERTIGO
$140
Inspiration: Norell
MINT JULEP TIME COAT AND DRESS ENSEMBLE
$165
Inspiration: Traina-Norell
PERKY POLKA-DOTS
$165
POLKA-DOT PARTY
$165
POSH POLKA-DOTS
$165
ALL THREE*
Inspiration: Norell
SSP Fashions Photos
*Photos provided by Dennis Norris
*Photos provided by Dennis Norris
All others are staff photos
