Apple Martin Debuts in Custom Valentino at Le Bal des Débutantes

Honoring tradition and family, MaisonValentinounveiled heartfelt designs withGwyneth Paltrowand her family in a very special fashion moment. Dressed for Paris' prestigiousLe Bal des Débutanteshosted at thePavillon Des Folies, Creative DirectorAlessandro Michelepresented haute couture creations, perfect for the illustrious occasion.

Paltrow’s daughter,Apple Martin, debuted a sophisticated custom gown replete with classic debutante elements and fine details. A remarkableruchedstrapless bodice formed the structure of the powder blue gown, completed with cascading tiers of pleated silk andValentino GaravaniLadycrushsandals. Respecting traditional codes while garnishing them with modern sensibilities, Michele demonstrates the highest forms of the Maison’s storied ateliers with this custom creation.

Apple Martin appears in a Valentino Haute Couture tiered powder blue gown with a poignant black bow detail at Le Bal des Débutantes at the Pavillon Des Folies in Paris. (Photo: Source: Le Bal/Borde/Moreau/Bestimage)

Likewise, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a gown from theSpring-Summer 2025Pavillon Des Foliescollection. In contrast to her daughter’s traditional debutante gown, Paltrow’s sculptural organza and pearl-studded gown reinterpreted classic monochromatic motifs in a precise, ethereal, and elegant silhouette.

Mother, Gwyneth Paltrow, and daughter, Apple Martin, embrace, both dressed in custom Valentino at Le Bal des Débutantes at the Pavillon Des Folies in Paris. (Photo: Source: Le Bal/Borde/Moreau/Bestimage)

Donning the Maison’s men's formal wear, Paltrow’s sonMoses Martinappeared in a custom tuxedo with enlarged satin lapels and matching bow-tie, the latter cut in an artfully undone fashion. Further demonstratingValentino'sexcellence in classic tailoring,Chris Martinalso appeared in a bespoke tuxedo completing the elegant family affair.

A family affair: Grandmother Blythe Danner is captured alongside her daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple Martin, and Moses Martin at Le Bal des Débutantes at the Pavillon Des Folies in Paris. (Photo: Le Bal/Borde/Moreau/Bestimage)

Father and daughter: Chris Martin, wearing a custom Valentino tuxedo by Alessandro Michele, shares a moment with Apple Martin, who stuns in an ethereal blue gown at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris. (Photo: Le Bal/Borde/Moreau/Bestimage)

Founded in 1992,Le Bal des Débutantesis an invitation-only Parisian event that has become one of the most exclusive gatherings in the international social calendar, where only 20-25 carefully selected young women make their societal debut each year.Valentino’spresence at the event underscores the considered direction of Alessandro Michele as he advances the Maison’s legacy of dressing high society into the modern era.

For those who witnessed the Martin family inValentinofor this fine evening, it was surely a sight not to be missed. Whether it was Apple Martin's dreamy powder blue gown, with its masterful pleating and delicate proportions, that captured the imagination or the featherweight sculptural quality of Gwyneth Paltrow’s gown, each custom creation honored the new chapter being written by one of the greatest minds working in fashion. As Alessandro Michele's collections graceValentinoboutiques along the boulevards, one can't help but dream of the intimate fashion moments yet to unfold.