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Daughters of the world’s most elite and wealthiest families spend $20,000 to attend the 70th annual International Debutante Ball

Daughters of the world’s most elite and wealthiest families spend ,000 to attend the 70th annual International Debutante Ball

Young women from around the world put on a glamorous appearance last night as they attended the 70th International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

The invitation-only event is a staple of the city’s social scene and is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind. The entry fee has reportedly topped $20,000 in previous years.

The party, which introduces well-connected young women to high society, was attended last night by more than 30 debutantes from Denmark, France, India, Mexico, Great Britain, Sweden, South Korea and nine American states.

This year’s meeting began on Saturday evening, with the debutants leaving in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Each of the girls made their social debut in style, wearing crisp white dresses with matching white silk gloves and sparkling jewels. Only the debutantes were allowed to wear white that evening.

They were each accompanied by an escort, all elegantly dressed in full evening attire – black tailcoat, black trousers, white piqué front shirt, white piqué vest, white tie and white gloves.

Accompanying persons can be a brother, a family member or a close family friend of their age, or the The committee can appoint accompanying persons.

The dress code for the fathers of the debutantes is the same, with full evening wear, although no white gloves for this group.

Daughters of the world’s most elite and wealthiest families spend ,000 to attend the 70th annual International Debutante Ball

Young women from around the world put on a glamorous appearance last night as they attended the 70th International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel in New York

The invitation-only event is a staple of the city's social scene and is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind. The entry fee has reportedly topped $20,000 in previous years

The invitation-only event is a staple of the city’s social scene and is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind. The entry fee has reportedly topped $20,000 in previous years

This year’s International Debutante Ball was a lavish affair and began on Saturday at 6.30pm with a reception and cocktails for those in attendance.

The 31 debutantes, their companions and families then enjoyed dinner and dancing.

The main event of the evening took place at 10 p.m., when each of the girls was introduced in turn to high society while orchestral music played in the background.

Founded in The ball was founded in 1954 by Beatrice Dinsmore Joyce and over the years has welcomed debutantes from 75 countries.

The majority of participants come from the USA, with France, England, Italy and Germany being most frequently represented.

Among the distinguished guests who attended the ball were daughters and granddaughters of U.S. presidents and U.S. representatives.

These include the three granddaughters and four great-granddaughters of President Eisenhower, both daughters and one granddaughter of President Nixon, two granddaughters of President Johnson and one granddaughter of President Bush.

To get an invitation to the ball, Debutants must be recommended by a previous debutant at the event.

Last night's party was attended by more than 30 debutantes from Denmark, France, India, Mexico, Great Britain, Sweden, South Korea and nine American states

Last night’s party was attended by more than 30 debutantes from Denmark, France, India, Mexico, Great Britain, Sweden, South Korea and nine American states

This year's meeting began on Saturday evening, with the debutants leaving in the early hours of Sunday morning

This year’s meeting began on Saturday evening, with the debutants leaving in the early hours of Sunday morning

Each of the girls made their social debut in style, wearing crisp white dresses with matching white silk gloves and sparkling jewels

Each of the girls made their social debut in style, wearing crisp white dresses with matching white silk gloves and sparkling jewels

Only the debutantes were allowed to wear white that evening at the Plaza Hotel

Only the debutantes were allowed to wear white that evening at the Plaza Hotel

This year's International Debutante Ball was a lavish affair and began on Saturday at 6.30pm with a reception and cocktails for those in attendance

This year’s International Debutante Ball was a lavish affair and began on Saturday at 6.30pm with a reception and cocktails for those in attendance

The majority of participants come from the USA, with France, England, Italy and Germany being most frequently represented

The majority of participants come from the USA, with France, England, Italy and Germany being most frequently represented

You then You must also be accepted by the Debutante Committee Chairs of the International Debutante Ball – and you must be able to afford the debutante presentation fee.

This has already been reported to be the case $22,000 that the ladies have to pay to take part in the event. This is a donation to a number of charities including the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club of New York City.

These expenses, along with the cost of travel, accommodation and tickets for friends and family, make the evening an expensive experience.

The ball was founded in 1954 by Beatrice Dinsmore Joyce and over the years has welcomed debutantes from 75 countries

The ball was founded in 1954 by Beatrice Dinsmore Joyce and over the years has welcomed debutantes from 75 countries

Among the distinguished guests who attended the ball were daughters and granddaughters of U.S. presidents and U.S. representatives

Among the distinguished guests who attended the ball were daughters and granddaughters of U.S. presidents and U.S. representatives

To snag an invitation to the ball, debutantes must be recommended by a previous debutante at the event

To snag an invitation to the ball, debutantes must be recommended by a previous debutante at the event

Debutantes must also be accepted by the chairs of the International Debutante Ball Debutante Committee – and be able to afford the debutante presentation fee

Debutantes must also be accepted by the Debutante Committee Chairs of the International Debutante Ball – and be able to afford the debutante presentation fee

According to reports, the presentation fee is around $22,000 that the ladies have to pay to attend the event. This is a benefit to a number of charities including Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and Airmen. s Club of New York City

According to reports, the presentation fee is around $22,000 that the ladies have to pay to attend the event. This is a benefit for a number of charities including the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club of New York City

These expenses, along with the cost of travel, accommodation and tickets for friends and family, make the evening an expensive experience

These expenses, along with the cost of travel, accommodation and tickets for friends and family, make the evening an expensive experience

This year the International Debutante Ball was chaired by Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, David Hamilton and Gregory S. Hedberg

This year the International Debutante Ball was chaired by Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, David Hamilton and Gregory S. Hedberg

Debutantes in a reception line right at the start of the elaborate affair at the Plaza Hotel

Debutantes in a reception line right at the start of the elaborate affair at the Plaza Hotel

This year's debutantes included both a woman from Scotland and a woman from South Korea

This year’s debutantes included both a woman from Scotland and a woman from South Korea

Each of the 31 debutantes had the opportunity to take photos before the performance

Each of the 31 debutantes had the opportunity to take photos before the performance

They were then introduced to high society with their entourage, who was in full evening wear

They were then introduced to high society with their entourage, who was in full evening wear

However, there is one thing that the ladies do not have to afford: male companionship for the evening.

Previously they were provided by West Point, but now they must be obtained from the young women’s families, although the ball’s directors are happy to help with this task.

To be selected for the ball, debutantes must be “women of distinction,” who come from well-connected families and know the industry Athletics, community service, academics, philanthropy and charity.

This year the International Debutante Ball was chaired by Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, David Hamilton and Gregory S. Hedberg.

The evening included dinner and dancing for the debutantes and their guests

The evening included dinner and dancing for the debutantes and their guests