Matilde Lucidithe eighteen-year-old daughter of supermodel Bianca Balti, debuted on the international catwalks during Paris Fashion Weekbut his debut for Dior sparked a wave of criticism online. Accused of being a “recommended” due to the famous surname, the young woman responded decisively on social media, defending herself his journey and underlining his personal commitment to the world of fashion.
Bianca Balti, her daughter Matilde Lucidi criticized on social media
The 2025 Paris Fashion Week, which ended on October 1, saw Matilde Lucidi walk a high-level catwalk for the first time, wearing garments from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Born in 2007 from the relationship between Bianca Balti and the photographer Christian Lucidi, Matilde turned 18 in June and has chosen to follow in her mother’s footsteps as soon as you reach the age of majority.
After her parents’ divorce in 2010, she lived alternating periods between Paris with her father and Los Angeles with her mother, who in 2015 had a second daughter, Mia, from another marriage.
Matilde’s dream and the support of mother Bianca Balti
The bond between mother and daughter has consolidated over the years, with Bianca Balti always encouraging Matilde’s career in the fashion sector. «It was my dream for as long as I can remember!», the young woman commented enthusiastically on social media, sharing a video of the fashion show. The supermodel responded with a message of support: “The sky is the limit.”
Labeled as “nepo baby”
Bianca Balti and Matilde Lucidi (Photo by Peter White/Getty Images)
However, the immediate success attracted negative comments. Many users labeled her a “nepo baby”, insinuating that her debut was only the result of maternal influence rather than talent. This phenomenon is not isolated: daughters of artists such as Lila Moss, Deva Cassel, Kaia Gerber and Iris Law often face similar prejudices in the fashion system, where the surname can open doors but also generate envy.
Matilde Lucidi’s piqued response
The new model did not hesitate to defend herself, publishing a story on Instagram to silence her detractors. «I went to fucking castings, you idiots», he wrote, partially censoring the strong words but maintaining a direct tone. And again: «Stop talking bullshit about things you know nothing about!».
In English, he added a variant: «I did the casting, you idiots», followed by «Stop writing nonsense about things you know nothing about». Words that divided the web: on the one hand applause for spontaneity and courage, on the other persistent doubts about the role of family privilege.