LVMH unveiled the eight finalists vying for the coveted titles in the 11th edition of their prestigious fashion awards. The competition includes the LVMH Prize for young designers, the Karl Lagerfeld Prize, and the inaugural Savoir-Faire Prize recognizing exceptional craftsmanship.
The talented contenders include:
Julian Louie's Aubero
Duran Lantink
Ellen Hodakova Larsson's Hodakova
Marie Adam-Leenaerdt
Niccolò Pasqualetti
Paolo Carzana
Pauline Dujancourt
Standing Ground by Michael Stewart
These finalists will showcase their collections on September 10th at the esteemed Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
The jury received a star-studded upgrade this year, welcoming fashion icons Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams alongside established members like Loewe's Jonathan Anderson, Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri and Nicolas Ghesquière, industry veteran Marc Jacobs, and LVMH executives Delphine Arnault and Sidney Toledano.
The grand prize winner of the LVMH Prize will take home a staggering €400,000 (around $428,000), while the Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire Prize winners will each receive €200,000. Beyond the financial rewards, all winners will benefit from valuable mentorship provided by LVMH.