The most famous one in the U.S. is the International Débutante Ball, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York every December. Families pay $14,000 per table and often up to $10,000 for the girl's dress. However, the crème de la crème of débutante balls is “Le Bal” in Paris.

Who attended Le Bal 2019?

In 2019, le Bal celebrated its 25th Anniversary, with French Royal Princess Louise d'Orléans, Stella, the daughter of legendary actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, the Latino twins Cristina and Victoria Iglesias, along with American Royalty Kayla Rockefeller and Araminta Mellon, and Shanaya Kapoor, from the Bollywood dynasty.

Is Le Bal a big deal?

Le Bal is considered to be a high fashion event, and one of the 'Hottest Parties' of the year. The girl who made her debut would be termed a 'Debutante,' and was usually from a famous family- royalty, the film world, business, etc. Le Bal supports various charitable causes, and makes donations to them every year.