![]() ![]() Not only do we read about the love he develops for Babe, we learn more about his relationship with her husband, William Paley. The Swans of Fifth Avenue recalls the life of Truman Capote after joining this aristocratic circle. ![]() Therefore, when Truman Capote decided that he wanted to become part of this beautiful group there was little resistance. Harvey Cushing, Babe was born into this picture-perfect world of high society whilst others were less fortunate but worked hard in order to become part of this elite club. Alongside Babe, you would always find Slim Hayward, Gloria Guinness, Marella Agnelli and Pamela Churchill, all well-known for marrying the wealthiest men in the city.ĭaughter of world renowned Surgeon, Dr. She would later become Capote’s closest ally and best friend. 20).Īt the head of this group was Barbara ‘Babe’ Paley, Style Icon loved by Fashion Designers the world over, so much so that she was added into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame in 1958. Le Pavillon was “where the owner, Henri Soulé, displayed his society ladies like the objets of fine art that they were…” (pg. Often found at Le Pavillon, everyone wanted to part of this well-heeled gaggle of women. ![]() These wives soon became known as his Swans. For him, the only way a homosexual artist would ever be accepted by the wealthy flock, the giants of New York City, he had to first be accepted by their wives. ![]()
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