Le Bal des Débutantes, a prestigious event often referred to as the “Nepo Baby Ball,” took place at the luxurious Shangri-La Paris on November 30, 2025. This modern debutante ball, founded by Ophélie Renouard in 1994, showcases young women from affluent families as they make their formal entrance into high society. The event has become synonymous with glamour and high fashion, drawing attention from both media and fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
This year’s ball featured a remarkable lineup of debutantes, including Bronwyn Golden Vance, daughter of acclaimed actress Angela Bassett and actor Courtney B. Vance. Prior to the event, Bronwyn collaborated with renowned French fashion designer Stéphane Rolland to create a stunning floor-length gown adorned with golden floral details. The gown was widely praised on social media, with fashion aficionados expressing their admiration for its couture craftsmanship.
The theme of elite fashion continued with Carolina Lansing, granddaughter of designer Carolina Herrera, who donned a classic Herrera dress that complemented her stylish bob haircut. The evening also saw the presence of Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill, a descendant of Winston Churchill and a distant cousin of Princess Diana. She arrived in exquisite Armani couture, paired with a dazzling necklace sourced from event jeweler V Muse.
Among the notable attendees was HRH Princess Eulalia de Orléans-Bourbon, who captivated guests in a gown by Tony Ward. In an interview with PEOPLE, the princess expressed her excitement over the invitation, stating, “I accepted immediately when I received it. I was thrilled to take part.”
Other distinguished debutantes included Ella Wadia, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah; Gabrielle Janssens de Balkany, granddaughter of Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy; and Alice Wang, daughter of tech entrepreneur Chuanfu Wang and Stella Li, CEO of BYD Americas.
The event also attracted the attention of social media influencers, including Reagan Sacks, daughter of David Sacks, Chairman of Donald Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Reagan shared her experiences of the ball on TikTok, helping to amplify the event’s reach among younger audiences.
Le Bal des Débutantes serves not only as a showcase of opulence but also as a platform for philanthropy. This year, funds raised during the event were donated to charities supporting young women, including the Association for Cardiology Research from Fetus to Adult at Necker Hospital in Paris and New York’s Maria Fareri Hospital.
As the evening progressed, attendees reveled in the atmosphere of sophistication and celebrity. The 2025 edition of Le Bal des Débutantes solidified its status as a premier event, blending the worlds of fashion, celebrity, and charity in an unforgettable celebration.
