Inside the Save Venice Byzantine Ball at The Plaza Hotel - Yahoo News
Save Venice returned to the Plaza Hotel on Friday night for its annual black-tie "Un Ballo in Maschera." As usual, the evening was an excuse to get dressed up and go all-out with accessories. This year's theme was "Byzantine," which manifested in gold-tones and ornate details. "Am I the only one wearing a mask?" asked designer Bach Mai during the packed elevator ride up to cocktail hour. Far from it: several guests flashed the masks held at their side, assuring him he was in good company. More from WWD There were masks of all varieties on display during the cocktails: half masks (a la the recently closed "Phantom of the Opera"); masks accented with feathers and pearls and beaded strands; mesh masks, and full-face masks that completely obscured the wearer's identity. "My panoramic vision isn't so good right now," remarked one masked man after bumping into another guest on the staircase en route to the third floor ballroom for...
