Overview
- Sophia, 10, made her runway debut at Basel Fashion Week on a 40-meter catwalk before about 1,000 spectators, presenting designer Pia Bolte's collection.
- The walk was filmed for VOX's reality series "Daniela Katzenberger," with Sophia stating she wants widespread recognition as a model.
- Images of her wearing high heels on the red carpet led to intense online criticism directed at the family, according to their accounts.
- Lucas Cordalis said the reaction left him feeling vulnerable and asking himself, "Am I a bad father?"
- Daniela Katzenberger described the heels as a short, permitted wish and cited messages from alleged orthopedists warning of potential spine damage.