21 fashion talents have been shortlisted by the selection committee of the Prize, under the supervision of Delphine Arnault, the French businesswoman, Director and executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton (LVMH Luxury Group).
The fourth edition of the LVMH Prize saw a drive in applications, resulting in approximately 1,200 candidates from 90 countries.
21 designers have been shortlisted by the selection committee of the Prize. They have been invited to meet LVMH’s 45 international fashion experts who will pick 8 finalists during a showroom that will take place on March 2 and 3 in Paris. Among the fashion designers selected in the fourth edition of the LVMH Prize, 10 design menswear, 9 womenswear exclusively while 2 design unisex collections.
For the 2017 edition, the jury have selected designers from Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, New-Zealand, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. They will meet in Paris on March 2 and 3, 2017, to showcase their work for the benefit of the experts and the members of a remarkable jury, who will assist them.
“Menswear asserts its strong presence in the selection, alongside women’s inspiring collections, strong on high-grade know-how. This year, two distinct characteristics stand out among the propositions of the candidates: first, streetwear in various forms influences many collections; and second, the gender diversity of the designs is emblematic of this edition. Boldness is the keyword of the creations of these 21 young designers. LVMH felt a duty to create this Prize that rewards young designers but above all nurtures tomorrow’s talent,” commented Delphine Arnault.
The LVMH Prize will be awarded by the Jury on June 16 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
Former winners of the Prize include: Grace Wales Bonner (Winner 2016), Vejas (Special Prize 2016), Marques’Almeida (Winner 2015), Jacquemus (Special Prize 2015), Thomas Tait (Winner 2014), Hood by Air (Special Prize 2014), Miuniku (Special Prize 2014).
Moreover, three young graduates from fashion schools will be awarded the Graduate Prize that remains open to applications until May 15, 2017.
LVMH Prize For Young Fashion Designers 2017. The List of the 21 pre-selected designers:
- ABASI ROSBOROUGH by Greg Rosborough (American designer based in New York). Menswear, showing in New York.
- AMBUSH by Yoon Ahn (American designer based in Tokyo). Unisex collections, showing in New York.
- ANGUS CHIANG by Angus Chiang (Taiwanese designer based in Taiwan). Menswear, showing in Tokyo.
- ATLEIN by Antonin Tron (French designer based in Paris). Womenswear, showing in Paris.
- BLINDNESS by JiSun Park (Korean designer based in Seoul). Menswear, showing in Paris.
- CECILIE BAHNSEN by Cecilie Rosted Bahnsen (Danish designer based in Copenhagen). Womenswear, showing in Copenhagen.
- CHARLES JEFFREY LOVERBOY by Charles Jeffrey (British designer based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
- DANIEL W. FLETCHER by Daniel Fletcher (British designer based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
- DILARA FINDIKOGLU by Dilara Findikoglu (Turkish designer based in London). Womenswear, showing in London.
- GMBH by Serhat Isik (German collective based in Berlin). Unisex collections, showing in Berlin.
- JAHNKOY by Maria Kazakova (Russian designer based in New York). Menswear, showing in New York.
- KATHERINE MAVRIDIS by Katherine Mavridis (Australian designer based in New York). Womenswear, showing in New York.
- KOZABURO by Kozaburo Akasaka (Japanese designer based in Tokyo). Menswear, showing in Tokyo.
- MAGGIE MARILYN by Maggie Hewitt (New Zealand designer based in Auckland). Womenswear, showing in Paris.
- MARINE SERRE by Marine Serre (French designer based in Paris). Womenswear, showing in Paris.
- MARTINE ROSE STUDIOS LIMITED by Martine Rose (British designer based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
- MOLLY GODDARD by Molly Goddard (British designer based in London). Womenswear, showing in London.
- NABIL NAYAL by Nabil el-Nayal (British designer based in London). Womenswear, showing in London.
- PALOMO SPAIN by Alejandro Gomez Palomo (Spanish designer based in Cordoba). Menswear, showing in New York.
- RICHARD MALONE by Richard Malone (Irish designer based in London). Womenswear, showing in London.
- SULVAM by Teppei Fujita (Japanese designer based in Tokyo). Menswear, showing in Tokyo.
