Sophia Loren’s lookalike granddaughter makes her public debut in vintage style

The legendary actress Sophia Loren has a double daughter, Lucia-Sofia Ponti, and she’s making her public debut in the most vintage-inspired way imaginable: at a debutante ball.

That’s right, Debutante Balls are still a thing, but with a distinct change. The Debutante Ball, held in Paris on November 30, was renamed ‘le Bal’, and it was all about raising money for charities that help young women. Lorens granddaughter Lucia makes her debut there and takes into account all her grandmother’s fashion advice.


“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,” she told Hello! Magazinewhere you can see how much of a resemblance she really is to her grandmother. “Her wardrobe was filled with pieces that told a story, and I carried that mentality with me.”

During the interview, she tried on a number of Armani dresses from the Fall 2018 Haute Couture collection (which is extra special if you remember how close Giorgio Armani is with Loren). According to the outlet, she opted for a vintage-inspired cream dress with intricate lace, beading and sequin details.

Why did she choose this dress? Well, in the interview, she added about what kind of looks she usually goes for, saying, “I tend to opt for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but are also comfortable to wear. “

Sophia Loren at arrivals for Academy's 11th Annual Governors Awards 2019 - Part 2, The Dolby Theater at Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, CA October 27, 2019.

Sophia Loren
Photo by: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection

For those who don’t know, Loren has two sons: Carlo Ponti and Edoardo Ponti. Edoardo has two children named Lucia Sofia (born May 12, 2006) and Leonardo Fortunato (born December 20, 2010).

Carlos also has two children, Vittorio Leone Ponti (born April 2, 2007) and Beatrice Lara (born March 15, 2012).