Gardner McKay and Suzy Parker in dress by Lanvin-Castillo (net ruffle separates so wearer can sit down) , photo by Avedon at Cafè des Beaux Arts, Paris, August 1956

Suzy Parker in chiffon gown by Grès is flanked by Gardner McKay (l) and Robin Tattersall, photo by Avedon, Paris, 1956

Suzy Parker, in red and grey print satin ball gown named "Opera de Vienne" by Dior, with Robin Tattersall and Gardner McKay (shown from back) at Maxim's bar, photo by Avedon, Paris, August 1956

Suzy Parker, in beautiful dress of pale ecru chiffon with heavy satin embroidered bodice by Balmain, with Gardner McKay at the Sheherazade, photo by Avedon, August 1956

Gardner McKay and Suzy Parker in dress by Lanvin-Castillo (net ruffle separates so wearer can sit down) , photo by Avedon at Cafè des Beaux Arts, Paris, August 1956

Barbara Mullen is wearing a creamy white satin dress embroidered with blue and coral beads by Balmain, with Gardner McKay at the Sheherazade, photo by Avedon, Paris, August 1956

Gardner McKay and Suzy Parker in evening dress by Patou , photo by Avedon at Le Sheherazade, Paris, August 1956

Suzy Parker, in beautiful dress of pale ecru chiffon with heavy satin embroidered bodice by Balmain, with Gardner McKay at the Sheherazade, photo by Avedon, August 1956

Suzy Parker in chiffon gown by Grès is flanked by Gardner McKay (l) and Robin Tattersall, photo by Avedon, Paris, 1956

Suzy Parker, in red and grey print satin ball gown named "Opera de Vienne" by Dior, with Robin Tattersall and Gardner McKay (shown from back) at Maxim's bar, photo by Avedon, Paris, August 1956

Suzy Parker is wearing Lanvin-Castillo's v-shaped top in deep purple velvet over white chiffon skirt, with Gardner McKay at Cafè des Beaux-Arts, photo by Avedon, August 1956