When Lucia-Sofia Ponti was searching for a dress to wear to the famous Debutante's Ball in Paris , which takes place on 30 November, she knew who to turn to for inspiration – her grandmother Sophia Loren . And as she models an array of breathtaking gowns from designer Giorgio Armani – a friend of the legendary Italian actress – Lucia-Sofia tells HELLO! how much her grandmother has inspired her. "My grandmother always believed in timeless elegance and the importance of wearing something that reflects your true self.
Growing up, she taught me the value of simplicity, tailoring, and always adding a touch of uniqueness to your outfit. "Her wardrobe was filled with pieces that told a story, and I've carried that mindset with me," says Lucia-Sofia, 18, as she slips into a number of gorgeous dresses from Armani's 2018 Fall Haute Couture Collection at the designer's New York atelier, before settling on a vintage style creation with horizontal bands of intricate lace and sheer sections and subtle bead and sequin embellishments. "I tend to go for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but also are comfortable to wear.
I had looked through other dresses that were featured in Le Bal in previous years, and they all individually represented the girls so beautifully. I just hoped to find a dress that would do the same for me." Lucia-Sofia's father is Sophia Loren's filmmaker son Edoardo Ponti, from her long marriage to producer Carlo Ponti while her mother Sasha is an actress.
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