Truman Capote and Diana Vreeland discuss Cecil Beaton's attitudes towards hate and love. Beaton summarises his feelings on these themes. Ray Gurton, Beaton's Butler, discusses being called 'Love' by Beaton to which he quips "times have changed". He is seen laying an extravagant dining setting and chats about Beaton's variety of friends and guests. He talks about Beaton's positivity. Artist Patrick Proktor, surrounded by naked men he is painting, discusses meeting Beaton and his attitude towards fashion and art. Jean Shrimpton talks to camera about being a model for Beaton. Cut to Beaton watching the interview and laughing when Shrimpton describes his calling her Miss Shrimpton which she found very formal. She goes on to describe her sitting for Beaton which she feels did not turn out that well as she was not well that day and too young. She talks about being photographed with Beaton by David Bailey. Interview with Mick Jagger who discusses meeting Beaton. Beaton is seen photographing David Hockney.