Classy guy, that Tony Bennett. His friends Jeanne and Herb presented the Bennetts with an extraordinary dress set in 2015. The cufflinks and matching studs were designed by Fulco di Verdura inspired by Cole Porter's song "Night and Day" from the show "Gay Divorce" (1932) and the movie version "The Gay Divorcee" (1934). The song was a popular hit and endured as one of the standards performed by many, including Frank Sinatra and Bennett. The cufflinks were first presented to Porter in 1941.
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| Fulco di Verdura Julien's Auctions listing ended April 18, 2024 |
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"Night and Day"
From "Gay Divorce" (1932)
Leo Reisman and his Orchestra
Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers
"Night and Day"
From "The Gay Divorcee" (1934)
Frank Sinatra
"Night and Day" (1957 version)
Tony Bennett
"Night and Day"
Perfectly Frank
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
"Night and Day"
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