Fundraising, elbow-rubbing, always putting on a good show - is it any wonder politics and high society go hand in hand? Just think of Jackie Kennedy!
Of course, today's social scene swans are a bit less prim when it comes to the touchy stuff, and - Emily Post be damned - certainly don't shy away from expressing their views, especially in polite society. From fundraisers, to protests, to Instagram memes aplenty, click through for a rundown of the most politically passionate socialites (on both sides of the aisle).
[Photo via @selbydrummond]