The annual Le Bal des Débutantes took place on 29 November at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, overlooking the Eiffel Tower. The event, orchestrated by Ophélie Renouard since 1997, showcases young women from royal, aristocratic, and influential families as they make their society debut. The tradition dates back to 1957, with English debutante balls originating in the 18th century.
Guests arrived in gowns from high fashion houses, accompanied by chosen cavaliers. Notable attendees included Bronwyn Vance, daughter of actors Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett; Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill, daughter of the Duke of Marlborough; and Eulalia de Orleans-Borbón, a distant cousin of King Juan Carlos of Spain. Other debs included Carolina B. Lansing, daughter of fashion designer Carolina Herrera, and Almudena Dailly de Orléans, goddaughter of former King Juan Carlos.
Fashion expert Kirsty Gale described the event as 'an absolute showstopper', praising a silver tulle gown with sequins and crystals. She noted trends such as bold metallics, layered tulle, polka dots, and asymmetrical cuts, saying the ball was 'a masterclass in mixing opulence, movement, and youthful elegance'.
The guest list also included Ruby Kemper, granddaughter of MGM Studios' former owner Kirk Kerkorian; Alexandra Moxey, daughter of Ultra Records' founder; and Reagan Sacks, whose father David Sacks chairs Donald Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Other attendees were Eugénie of Hohenzollern, Joséphine Haas, Gabrielle Janssens de Balkany, Eliza Lindroth, Eirini Zarifi, Jillian Chan, Alice Wang, and Isabelle de Orleans.
