On November 30, the Shangri-La Paris will be transformed into a magical setting to host the Bal des Debutantes, one of the most dazzling events of the season. Under the gilding of the legendary salons, 17 young women from the four corners of the world will advance with grace and elegance, each adorned with Haute Couture dresses created by prestigious houses. Discover the portraits of these stars of the evening, ready to embody glamor and generosity for the benefit of pediatric cardiology research.
PRINCESS EUGENIE OF BOURBON
A direct descendant of the kings of France, HRH Princess Eugénie de Bourbon, known in Spain as Dona Eugenia de Borbón y Vargas, is the daughter of Prince Louis-Alphonse de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou, and Marguerita Vargas Santaella. A true tribute to her Venezuelan origins, her dress for the Ball will be by Carolina Herrera.
OONA FINCH
Granddaughter of actor Peter Finch, Oona Finch is immersed in the world of cinema and fashion. Oona lives in London, in the family home where she grew up, and studies cinema and photography at Mander Portman Woodward. She aspires to live in Los Angeles and work in the film industry. For this unique evening, she will wear a pastel creation from Chanel.
SIENNA GALLIENNE
Franco-Belgian, Sienna Gallienne is the granddaughter of Albert Frère, a key figure in the business world. Heiress of timeless elegance, she will wear a Dior dress to the Ball, like her mother Ségolène, 30 years ago, in 1994.
APOLLONIE HALARD
Nicknamed Poppy, Apollonia Halard comes from a family of Franco-British artists. With a landscaper mother and an architect father, she embodies a unique aesthetic that is reflected in her Schiaparelli dress, perfect for this rising fashion star.
SOPHIE KODJOE
Of Ghanaian, German and American origins, Sophie Kodjoe is the daughter of actors and models. For this evening, she will shine in an Oscar de la Renta dress.
COUNTESS ALIENOR LOPPIN DE MONTMORT
The only French debutante this year, Aliénor de Montmort claims a love for animals and fashion, inherited from her grandmother, the magnificent Myriam Lafon. She will wear a creation by Ungaro.
OLIVIA MEIJER
Originally from the Netherlands, Olivia Meijer Albada comes from a family renowned for their wineries and real estate: they own the French wine estate “Château Giscours”. Living with her family in Athens, she is currently studying in Madrid. Fascinated by Luisa Beccaria, she will wear a dress to the Ball by this Italian house that she adores.
MINA MUNIZ TSCHAPE
Daughter of two Brazilian artists, Vicente Muniz and Janaina Tschape, Mina Muniz juggles between her scientific ambitions and her love for Haute Couture. She will wear a creation by Gaultier Paris.
RYSA PANDAMY
Rysa Panday, a true cinema enthusiast, comes from a family where the seventh art is a tradition. His father and his sister Ananya – participant of the Ball in 2017 – are Bollywood actors, followed by millions of fans on social networks. Inspired by this heritage, she dreams of a career that would harmoniously combine cinema and fashion. For this exceptional evening, she chose a creation by Elie Saab, her favorite Haute Couture designer.
ISABEL QUIROT DE POLIGNY
Isabel Quirot de Poligny, of Argentinian origin and French ancestry, grew up in an environment where art was a true family passion. Currently a student at the Courtauld Institute in London, she aspires to become a curator. At the ball, she will wear an Exceptional Haute Couture dress by her favorite designer: Stéphane Rolland.
LUCIA SOFIA PONTI
Lucia Sofia Ponti is the granddaughter of the Italian star Sofia Loren, Madame Ponti in daily life. His father, Edoardo Ponti, is a director. Her mother, Sasha, is an actress. The family lives in Los Angeles, but Lucia attends Brown University. She will wear a creation by “Monsieur Armani”, a friend of her grandmother.
PEYTON SPAHT
Originally from San Francisco, Peyton cultivates a deep attachment to his hometown. Coming from a family where commitment is a key value, she is the daughter of Thomas Spaht, associated with the private equity company Thoma Bravo, and Claire, a committed artist, both sensitive to mental health issues. . For the Ball, Peyton, her sister Eliza and their mother Claire will shine in creations by Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.
MARILIA VAMVAKIDI
Of Greek origin through her father, Marilia is deeply attached to her native country. On her mother’s side, she inherits a fascinating historical heritage. His grandmother, Princess Xenia Sheremeteff, was the granddaughter of Prince Felix Yusupov, famous for his legendary wealth, beauty and role in the assassination of Rasputin. After the Revolution, Felix and his wife, Princess Irina Romanova, took refuge in Paris, where they founded the Erfe Couture House. For the Ball, Marilia opted for a creation from the Belgian house Natan, renowned among royal families.
SOFIA YADIGAROGLU
Sofia Yadigaroglu is a New Yorker, from an artistic and international family, with Greek, Turkish, Spanish and Swiss origins. His mother, Inma Barrero, is a Spanish artist who worked in Japan and Mexico. His father, of Greek, Byzantine and Swiss origin, is a businessman, committed to the fight against climate change. Sofia chose a dress by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.
SHE YAM
Daughter of actor Simon Yam and model Qiqi Fei, Ella divides her life between studies at the London School of Economics and a career in fashion. She will wear a dress by Giambattista Valli.
ANGEL ZHANG
Daughter of Chinese director Zhang Yimou, Angel is passionate about animated cinema. She draws tirelessly and looks forward to attending the best university in her field in Los Angeles. Her mother, Ting Chen, was a ballerina. For this evening, she chose a classic creation by Alexis Mabille. Her date is her brother, who is a math nut.
MADELY’S NET
Living between the East Coast of the United States and European capitals, Madelyn Netto is another notable figure at this Ball. Unfortunately, details of his participation have not yet been revealed.
An event in the service of pediatric cardiological research
Sponsored by Laurent Perrier, the Carita house and the jeweler V muse, the funds raised during this exceptional evening will be donated to the Association for Research in Cardiology from Fetus to Adults (ARCFA), an organization founded within the Necker-Enfants Malades hospital whose mission is to improve the care provided to children suffering from malformations and heart diseases.
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