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Inside the ‘fake baby debut ball’: Affluent young women including Apple Martin, Sophia Loren’s granddaughter and children of French nobility – don designer dresses for society debut in Paris

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After descending the hotel's grand marble staircase (photo), the debutantes left the room, which was filled with proud parents and noble families

As the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple Martin will have attended her fair share of glamorous Hollywood parties in her 20 years.

But the prestigious Les Bal des Débutantes, which the aspiring model attended on Saturday evening, will almost certainly have been a cut above the rest.

This annual event, first held at the Palace of Versailles in 1958, introduces twenty young ladies from some of the world’s most important families into society.

This year’s event was held at the five-star Shangri-La hotel, where rooms cost $1,000 a night, with proceeds going to the city’s Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital.

For their introduction to high society, the debutantes wore designer ball gowns from some of the world’s top fashion houses, including Chanel, Valentino and Oscar de la Renta.

For the event, Apple Martin wore a custom baby blue strapless dress, which took 750 hours to make and was designed by Alessandro Michele, Valentino’s creative director.

After descending the hotel’s grand marble staircase, the debutantes left the room, which was filled with proud parents and noble families, before waltzing around the dance floor with their dates.

However, Chris Martin’s daughter, whose date was Austro-Hungarian aristocrat Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, was not the only debutante at the ball with a Hollywood connection.

After descending the hotel’s grand marble staircase (photo), the debutantes left the room, which was filled with proud parents and noble families

Pictured: Debutants Peyton Spaht, Alienor Loppin de Montmort and Oona Finch dance the night away in dresses by Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Emmanuel Ungaro

Pictured: Debutants Peyton Spaht, Alienor Loppin de Montmort and Oona Finch dance the night away in dresses by Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Emmanuel Ungaro

On Saturday evening, Sophia Loren’s granddaughter Lucia Sofia Ponti, who lives in Los Angeles, also made her grand entrance into society.

At the glamorous event, Lucia – who studies at Brown University – was accompanied by her date, Count Alberico di Carpegna Brivio, who is descended from Italian nobility.

Following in her grandmother’s footsteps, Lucia opted for a strapless, tiered ball gown by Giorgio Armani.

The Italian designer had a close working relationship with Sophia Loren during the height of her fame – and the Hollywood icon even wore a custom-made Armani suit for her 90th birthday in September.

Speak with Hello! Before the ball, Lucia explained, “My grandmother always believed in timeless elegance and the importance of wearing something that reflects your true personality.

“Growing up, she taught me the value of simplicity, tailoring and always adding a touch of originality to your outfit.”

Countess Alienor Loppin de Montmort – the only debutante of French descent to attend the event – also took style inspiration from her grandmother ahead of the ball.

The young aristocrat wore a haute couture dress by Emmanuel Ungaro, which first belonged to her grandmother Myriam Laffon.

In the photo: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon and her date Charles-Constantin de Habsbourg-Lorraine at the ball

In the photo: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon and her date Charles-Constantin de Habsbourg-Lorraine at the ball

Pictured: Sofia Yadigaroglu (in Iris van Herpen), Sienna Gallienne (in Dior), Cornelia Manou (in Celia Kritharioti), Lucia Sofia Ponti (in Giorgio Armani), Countess Alienor Loppin de Montmort (in Emmanuel Ungaro)

Pictured: Sofia Yadigaroglu (in Iris van Herpen), Sienna Gallienne (in Dior), Cornelia Manou (in Celia Kritharioti), Lucia Sofia Ponti (in Giorgio Armani), Countess Alienor Loppin de Montmort (in Emmanuel Ungaro)

This year's event took place at the five-star Shangri-La hotel, where rooms cost $1,000 a night, with proceeds going to the city's Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital.

This year’s event took place at the five-star Shangri-La hotel, where rooms cost $1,000 a night, with proceeds going to the city’s Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital.

Pictured: Oona Finch, Apple Martin, Apollonie Halard and Lucia Sofia Ponti pictured at the ball in Paris

Pictured: Oona Finch, Apple Martin, Apollonie Halard and Lucia Sofia Ponti pictured at the ball in Paris

Pictured: Apple Martin with her date Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck at the Debutante Ball in Paris on Saturday

Pictured: Apple Martin with her date Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck at the Debutante Ball in Paris on Saturday

Lucia - the granddaughter of Sophia Loren - was accompanied by her date, Count Alberico di Carpegna Brivio, who is descended from Italian nobility.

Lucia – the granddaughter of Sophia Loren – was accompanied by her date, Count Alberico di Carpegna Brivio, who is descended from Italian nobility.

Pictured: Apple Martin wore a Valentino dress for the event and was accompanied by Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck

Pictured: Apple Martin wore a Valentino dress for the event and was accompanied by Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck

This annual event, first held at the Palace of Versailles in 1958, introduces twenty young ladies from some of the world's most important families into society.

This annual event, first held at the Palace of Versailles in 1958, introduces twenty young ladies from some of the world’s most important families into society.

Meanwhile, Sophie Kodjoe – the daughter of And Just Like That’s Nicole Ari Parker – was elegant in a purple Oscar de la Renta dress, decorated with appliqué flowers.

Fellow debutante Sofia Yadigaroglu wore a glittering dress by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.

The Amherst College student is the daughter of renowned Spanish artist Inma Barrero. Her father is Greek of Byzantine and Swiss descent.

Sienna Gallienne, the granddaughter of Belgian businessman Albert Frere, chose a Dior dress for the occasion. She was accompanied by date Beltran Remiro Imaz, from Spain.

Cornelia Manou looked beautiful in a crystal-embellished dress by Greek designer Celia Kritarioti.

Alienor Loppin de Montmort, who comes from an aristocratic family with Argentinian descent, chose a dress from the French fashion house Emanuel Ungaro.

Isabel Quirot de Poligny, of Argentinian and French descent, chose a daring outfit by French fashion designer Stephane Rolland.

Pictured: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon, 17, dancing with her father, Prince Louis de Bourbon, at the ball

Pictured: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon, 17, dancing with her father, Prince Louis de Bourbon, at the ball

In the photo: debutants Sofia Yadigaroglu (in Iris van Herpen) and Sophie Kodjoe (in Oscar de la Renta) on the dance floor

In the photo: debutants Sofia Yadigaroglu (in Iris van Herpen) and Sophie Kodjoe (in Oscar de la Renta) on the dance floor

Pictured: A-List actress Gwyneth Paltrow dancing with her son Moses Martin at the debutante ball in Paris

Pictured: A-List actress Gwyneth Paltrow dancing with her son Moses Martin at the debutante ball in Paris

Pictured: Chris Martin, father of Apple Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, seen at his family's table during the event

Pictured: Chris Martin, father of Apple Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, seen at his family’s table during the event

Pictured: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon, 17, dancing with her father, Prince Louis de Bourbon, at the ball

Pictured: Princess Eugenie de Bourbon, 17, dancing with her father, Prince Louis de Bourbon, at the ball

The aspiring curator, who is currently a student at London’s Courtauld Institute, paired a black bustier top with a cream satin skirt with a diamond-encrusted buckle.

Rysa Panday is the sister of famous Indian actress Rysa Panday. Their father is the actor Chunky Panday.

She was dressed in an ethereal dress from Lebanese label Elie Saab.

Born in the Netherlands, Olivia Meijer is the daughter of an influential Athens-based family leading in real estate and wine. They own the French vineyard Chateau Giscours.

Olivia, a student at IE University in Madrid, wore a beautiful lilac dress by Italian designer Luisa Beccaria.

While it has never been publicly revealed which university Apple Martin attends, or even what she is studying, many believe she is currently at Vanderbilt University studying English and Law, History and Society.

However, many people were shocked by her behavior after a video emerged of her stealing the spotlight from another girl who was in the photo.

The other debutante was seen posing for the camera in turn as Martin appeared from behind and came into view.

Martin posed with her hands on her hips and pushed her way into the frame, forcing the other girl out.

The debutante could do nothing but watch with an awkward smile as Martin pouted and posed for several photos.

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