Meet the Next Big Thing in Fashion
Fashionista caught up with the 22 designers competing for the prestigious 2023 LVMH Prize.
Over the last 10 years, the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has reshaped the industry by introducing the world to some of the most influential creatives working today. It's not just the winners who benefit, either. (Though, of course, the success of Marine Serre, Grace Wales Bonner, Thebe Magugu and many others can't be understated.) Just being nominated is a major achievement for an emerging brand, bringing a global spotlight to their business.
There were over 2,400 applications submitted for the 2023 LVMH Prize, with 22 brands making the short list as semi-finalists back in February. They all presented their work at a group showroom during Paris Fashion Week to the International Committee of Experts of the LVMH Prize. These judges will then narrow down the pool even more, to just eight finalists, before crowing the winner of the big €300,000 (plus year-long mentorship) award. (You, too, can have your say, as part of a public vote happening on the LVMH Prize's website through March 5.)
This year's class includes Central Saint Martins grads (some from the same class!) and self-taught designers, up-and-comers on the verge of their big moment and already-beloved fashion fixtures. There are designers representing countries from Brazil to Jamaica, with brands working everywhere from the U.K. to Nigeria to China. Some are centering traditional craftsmanship in their practice, others are building totally new systems that could reshape the industry.
Ahead, meet all 22 semi-finalists, and learn about their inspirations and the most consequential business decisions that helped them get here.
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
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Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
Photo: Courtesy of LVMH Prize
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