Users Say Sophia Loren’s Granddaughter’s Dress ‘Looks Like a Curtain’ at the Le Bal Des Débutantes – Photos & Video

The grandchild of a legendary Italian actress captured attention at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes, where timeless traditions met modern glamor in the heart of Paris.

The highly anticipated Le Bal des Débutantes unfolded on Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, in Paris, drawing the crème de la crème of high society. Among the attendees was Lucia Ponti, the granddaughter of cinematic legend Sophia Loren, who made her debut in a show-stopping gown by Giorgio Armani. Her appearance captured widespread attention and ignited a mix of reactions online.

Ponti, 18, donned a bandeau-cut gown that was both contemporary and regal. The dress featured cream and charcoal gray stripes, accented by a delicate gold lace overlay. The dramatic, voluminous skirt added to the theatrical flair of the ensemble. Completing her look, she paired the gown with a striking diamond and emerald choker, exuding elegance and sophistication.

While Ponti’s presence drew admiration from some, it also sparked a buzz on social media, becoming a hot topic of discussion.

On Instagram, reactions ranged from critical to humorous. One user remarked, “Why is that lovely girl wearing grandma’s old curtains?” Another commented, “This whole debut-thing-in-gigantic dresses is so last century and utterly ridiculous in 2024 🙄.”

Some were harsher in their criticism, with one user calling it “a farce,” and adding, “They do know it’s the 21st century. 🥱🫤” However, another countered, “why farce I know that the dress looks like a curtain but beside that…are you poor [sic]?” Summing up the sentiment of others, one user wrote, “These dresses are bad.”

TikTok reactions to a video of Ponti dancing were similarly polarized. Negative comments included, “dress looks like my shower curtain, but not as nice [sic],” and, “What has happened to fashion and style? These girl are beautiful why are the dress mediocre [sic]?”

In another TikTok clip featuring debutantes Apple Martin, Ponti, and Eugenia de Borbón, opinions were directed at their overall demeanor. A user observed, “The girl on the left looks happy and down to earth. the other two look a little more snooty to me.”

Amid the criticism, there were positive voices as well. On a TikTok video of Ponti dancing, some viewers expressed their admiration. “What a beautiful elegant classy dress,” one user wrote. Another noted, “She has Sophia’s smile,” while a third added, “The best dress ever.”

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