This year, once again, the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers confirmed its success and its international scope: more than 1,900 candidates from all over the world applied for the new edition of this competition.
Following the applications, 20 young brands were selected for the semi-final. The creators come from 13 countries: Belgium, Canada, China, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and, for the first time, Sri Lanka, bringing together a large diversity of cultures and talents. We are also delighted to welcome back Palomo Spain, semi-finalist of the 2017 edition.
On March 4 and 5, the twenty semi-finalists will present their collections and their creative universe in a showroom in Paris. On this occasion, the International Experts of the Prize, specialists in the world of fashion, will vote for the eight finalists. This year again, the LVMH Prize will be held digitally on the dedicated website lvmhprize.com and will be aimed at the general public: from March 4 to 9, everyone will be able to discover the designers and vote for their favorite candidate.
Delphine Arnault declares:
“The twenty semi-finalists are driven by an optimistic and innovative vision. They all place eco-responsibility at the heart of their creative approach with the use of recycled materials, upcycling, etc. They are also very keen to integrate a more ethical production system approach, while some honor local and traditional know-how. The fluidity of feminine and masculine is another strong feature of this edition.
I am also very happy to welcome new inspiring personalities who will join our prestigious committee of experts this year: Camille Charrière, Eva Chen, Ben Cobb, Pierre A. M’Pelé, Mel Ottenberg, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Cindy Sherman and Eugenie Trochu. I would like to warmly thank all our Experts who contribute each year to making the LVMH Prize a benchmark for young designers. All this promises an exceptional 2022 edition.”
The winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers receives an endowment of 300,000 euros and benefits from one-year support from a dedicated LVMH team.
The Karl Lagerfeld Prize also rewards a young creator with an endowment of 150,000 euros and allows him to benefit from a year of mentorship.
Finally, the Prize recognizes three students graduating from fashion schools in 2022. The students will each receive 10,000 euros and will join the design studio of one of the group’s houses for one year. They can apply on the lvmhprize.com website until March 15, 2022.
LIST OF BRANDS SELECTED FOR THE SEMI-FINAL OF THE 2022 PRIZE
AIREI by Drew Curry, USA, menswear
AMESH by Amesh Wijesekera, Sri Lanka, genderless collections
ASHLYN by Ashlynn Park, South Korea, women’s clothing
BLUE MARBLE by Anthony Alvarez, France, menswear
CHENPENG by Peng Chen, China, genreless collections
BRE by Eli Russell Linnetz, United States, women’s, men’s and genderless collections
GOOMHEO by Goom Heo, South Korea, men’s and genderless collections
KNOW by Charlotte Knowles, UK & Alexandre Arsenault, Canada, womenswear
MAXIMILIAN by Maximilian Davis, UK, womenswear and menswear
MERYL ROGGE by Meryll Rogge, Belgium, women’s and genderless collections
NICCOLO PASQUALETTI by Niccolò Pasqualetti, Italy, genderless collections
SPAIN by Alejandro Gòmez Palomo, Spain, genderless collections
PAULA CANOVAS DEL VAS by Paula Canova del Vas, Spain, womenswear
ROISIN-PIERCE by Róisín Pierce, Ireland, womenswear
RYUNOSUKEOKAZAKI by Ryunosuke Okazaki, Japan, genreless collections
SS DALEY by Steven Stokey Daley, UK, menswear
TOKYO JAMES by Iniye Tokyo James, Nigeria, menswear
WEINSANTO by Victor Brunstein Weinsanto, France, womenswear
WINNIE NEW YORK by Idris Balogun, USA, menswear
YUEQIQI by Yueqi Qi, China, genreless collections
WINNERS OF PREVIOUS EDITION
Nensi Dojaka (winner 2021)
KidSuper, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Rui (2021 Karl Lagerfeld Prize)
Ahluwalia, Casablanca, Chopova Lowena, Nicholas Daley, Peter Do, Sindiso Khumalo, Supriya Lele, Tomo Koizumi (2020 finalists)
Thébé Magugu (winner 2019)
Hed Mayner (2019 Karl Lagerfeld Prize)
Doublet (winner 2018)
Rokh (Special Prize 2018)
Marine Serre (2017 winner)
Kozaburo Akasaka (Special Prize 2017)
Grace Wales Bonner (2016 winner)
Vejas (Special Prize 2016)
Marques’Almeida (winner 2015)
Jacquemus (Special Prize 2015)
Thomas Tait (2014 winner)
Hood by Air (Special Prize 2014)
Miuniku (Special Prize 2014)
LIST OF EXPERTS
Emmanuelle AltStylist and fashion consultant
Imran AmedFounder and Editor-in-Chief of The Business of Fashion
Sarah AndelmanFounder of Just an Idea
Rami AtallahCo-founder and CEO of the global platform SSENSE
Fabien Baronartistic director and founder of Baron & Baron
Tim Whiteseditor for The Business of Fashion
Derek BlasbergHead of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships for YouTube
Alexander of BetakFounder of Betak Office
Frederic BodeneArtistic Director of Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Carmen BusquetsInvestor in BoF, Farfetch, Net-à-Porter, Lyst, Moda Operandi
Burak CakmakFashion Dean of Parsons School of Design
Marie-ChaixStylist
Camille CharrièreBroadcaster, writer and creative director
Eva ChenDirector of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram
Anne-Sophie von Claerdeputy editorial director of Le Figaro
Ben CobbEditor-in-chief of ES magazine
Ronnie Cooke NewhouseArtistic director
Caroline Daurdigital entrepreneur
Godfrey DeenyFashion Network International Editor-in-Chief
Babeth DjianEditor-in-chief of Number
Jo Ellisoneditor of How to Spend It and associate editor of the Financial Times Weekend
Edward Enninful, OBEBritish Vogue Editor-in-Chief and European Editorial Director
Linda FargoSenior Vice President of Bergdorf Goodman
Angelo Flacaventofashion journalist
Jo-Ann FurnissJournalist and artistic director
Chantal GaemperleDirector of Human Resources and Synergies of the LVMH group
Michael Gaubertsound designer
Julie GilartPresident of the Tomorrow Project
Ikram GoldmanFounder of Ikram
Elizabeth Von GuttmanCo-founder of System magazine and Fashion in Tech-ADA
Jefferson hackCo-founder and editorial director of Dazed Group
Bella HadidModel
Amanda Harlechcreative consultant
Ashley Heatheditorial director of Pop and Arena Homme+
Laure Heriard DubreuilFounder and Creative Director of The Webster
Adrian JoffeCEO of Dover Street Market International
Sylvia JorifEditorial Director of Vogue France
Ibrahim Kamarastylist and editor-in-chief of Dazed magazine
Nathalie KinghamFashion Advisor
Karlie KlossModel and philanthropist
Suzanne KollerFashion Director of M Le Monde magazine
Hirofumi Kurino, United Arrows Creative Director
Susie LauStyleBubble Founder and Journalist
Linda LoppaStrategy and Vision Advisor at Polimoda Paris Platform
Pat McGrath, DBEMakeup artist
Kevin MaFounder and CEO of Hypebeast
Sara MainoVogue Italia Special Projects Manager
Suzy MenkesJournalist
Pierre A. M’PeleResponsible for the editorial content of GQ France
Sarah Grim ReaperUS Vogue editor-in-chief
Samira NasrEditor of Harper’s Bazaar US
Alexia NiedzielskiCo-founder of System magazine and Fashion in Tech-ADA
Mel OttenbergEditor-in-chief of Interview magazine
Ezra Petronioeditor and creative director of Self Service and photographer
Fabio Pirascourse director of MA Fashion at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Peter PhillipsCreative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup
Loic Prigentfilmmaker
Gaia Repossicreative director of Repossi
Carine RoitfeldFounder of CR Fashion Book
Lauren Santo DomingoCo-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Moda Operandi
Julia Sarr-Jamoisstylist and fashion director of British Vogue
Marie-Amelie SauveStylist, co-founder and creative director of Mastermind
Anne-Florence SchmittDirector of Madame Figaro
Cindy ShermanArtist
Aimee SongInfluencer and founder of Song of Style
Carla SozzaniFounder of 10 Corso Como and President of the Alaïa Foundation
Stefano TonchiJournalist, editor and curator
Eugenie TrochuResponsible for editorial content at Vogue France
Aizel TrudelFounder of the fashion platform Aizel
Natalia VodianovaModel and philanthropist
Aleksandra WoronieckaStylist and fashion consultant
Marguerite Zhangeditor-in-chief of Vogue China
LVMH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF PROMOTING YOUNG FASHION DESIGNERS
Over the 25 years since the creation of LVMH, the Group’s Maisons have all been driven by a passion for creativity and innovation while nurturing an exceptional heritage rooted in centuries-old know-how. As Bernard Arnault explains: “Innovation is more powerful when it emanates from a preserved heritage.
In professions as diverse as fashion, jewellery, perfumery, leather goods, oenology or watchmaking, the brands and designers of LVMH are distinguished by their quest for excellence and their unique passion for innovation, invention and creativity.
Because its roots and its future are intimately linked to creativity, LVMH and its brands have always actively nurtured creative talent. Creativity is one of the Group’s core values, guiding all its teams, from designers to noses to cellar masters. This commitment inspires all LVMH companies to actively support creativity in all its forms. This is why the Louis Vuitton Foundation for Contemporary Art opened its doors to the public in October 2014 in a sumptuous building created by Frank Gehry, as part of LVMH’s long-term artistic patronage.
Driven by this “passion for creativity”, LVMH has been supporting the world of fashion around the world for many years through corporate philanthropic initiatives, including:
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the ANDAM Fashion Awards (National Association for the Development of Fashion Arts)
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the Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival
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Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London
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the investment fund for young creators created by the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
This same passion led the LVMH Group to launch the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. This initiative makes it possible to stimulate the dynamics and the emergence of new talents essential to the vitality and diversity of the fashion ecosystem, a role perfectly in line with the responsibilities of the world leader in luxury.
