Le Bal des Débutantes, an annual Parisian society event, once again gathered young women from prominent families across the globe on November 28th. Often described as a “Met Gala for teenagers,” the event serves as a formal debut for these individuals, many of whom come from royalty, Hollywood, fashion, or business dynasties.
This year’s lineup features 19 debutantes, each representing a unique intersection of wealth, lineage, and ambition. The event isn’t just about dresses and waltzes; it’s a symbolic passing of privilege, a highly visible display of the next generation poised to inherit influence.
Hollywood and Entertainment Scions
Several attendees hail from entertainment industry royalty. Bronwyn Vance, daughter of Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, balances her Harvard film studies with involvement in Black art collectives. Ruby Kemper, granddaughter of MGM Studios founder Kirk Kerkorian, studies hotel management at Cornell while honoring her LA roots with Chrome Hearts couture. Alexandra Moxey, daughter of music executive Patrick Moxey, also joined the event, representing a powerful legacy in the music industry.
Fashion and Business Dynasties
The event also showcased the offspring of fashion and business empires. Carolina Lansing, granddaughter of Carolina Herrera, continues the family’s legacy in style while studying communications. Sarah Bae, daughter of KKR co-CEO Joseph Bae, embodies a blend of finance and fashion, wearing Oscar de la Renta. Alice Wang represents her parents’ empire – her mother is CEO of BYD Americas, and her father founded the electric car giant BYD – while studying psychology at Columbia.
Royal and Noble Lineages
The event’s historical roots are evident in its representation of European nobility. Lady Araminta Spencer Churchill, with ties to the Duke of Marlborough, balances her equestrian pursuits with studies at Oxford Brookes. Eulalia de Orleans-Borbón, goddaughter of the former Spanish monarch, pursues financial economics at St Andrews. Princess Isabelle de Orleans, from a former French royal dynasty, studies business administration in London. Eugénie of Hohenzollern, from a German royal lineage, trains as a designer in Paris.
Global Influence and Emerging Leaders
Beyond Europe and Hollywood, Le Bal also featured debutantes from significant global families. Ella Wadia represents Pakistani royalty, with roots in the founding of the country and a family conglomerate spanning industries. Jillian Chan carries the legacy of East Asian film royalty, pursuing acting at USC. Isabelle von Perfall, descended from Bavarian nobility, brings a diplomatic background to the event.
Le Bal des Débutantes serves as a curated spectacle of wealth and lineage, reinforcing the continuity of elite social circles. The event highlights the intersection of privilege, ambition, and cultural influence, shaping the future of global leadership.
