Honoring tradition and family, Maison Valentino unveiled heartfelt designs with Gwyneth Paltrow and her family in a very special fashion moment. Dressed for Paris' prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes hosted at the Pavillon Des Folies, Creative Director Alessandro Michele presented 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 remarkable ruched strapless bodice formed the structure of the powder blue gown, completed with cascading tiers of pleated silk and Valentino Garavani Ladycrush sandals. Respecting traditional codes while garnishing them with modern sensibilities, Michele demonstrates the highest forms of the Maison’s storied ateliers with this custom creation.
Likewise, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a gown from the Spring-Summer 2025 Pavillon Des Folies collection. 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.
Donning the Maison’s men's formal wear, Paltrow’s son Moses Martin appeared in a custom tuxedo with enlarged satin lapels and matching bow-tie, the latter cut in an artfully undone fashion. Further demonstrating Valentino's excellence in classic tailoring, Chris Martin also appeared in a bespoke tuxedo completing the elegant family affair.
Founded in 1992, Le Bal des Débutantes is 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’s presence 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 in Valentino for 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 grace Valentino boutiques along the boulevards, one can't help but dream of the intimate fashion moments yet to unfold.
