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Story : Chris Maluszynski

Society Bals in New York

Despite the recession, New York's high society dances on at the charity balls held at classic venues such as The Waldorf Astoria, The Plaza and The Pierre.

For 54 years, on the Viennese Opera Ball occasion, The Waldorf Astoria has been welcoming New York’s high society.
For those families, this is a chance to introduce their debutantes.

Chris Maluszynski follows this first class event, showing us the splendour of the place, young men wearing tuxedos, and...

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