LVMH Announces 2023 LVMH Prize Semi-Finalists
For its 10th anniversary, the LVMH Prize For Young Fashion Designers received a record-breaking number of applications from all around the world.
On February 16, LVMH officially announced 22 young brands that were selected for the semi-final of their Prize for Young Fashion Designers. For 10 years, the French conglomerate has aimed to support and develop young talent from all over the world. The list holds candidates from 15 different countries, including Brazilian and Jamaican designers for the first time.
"I am very pleased to welcome these talented young designers and I am extremely grateful to the candidates from all over the world who took part in this edition. The 22 semi-finalists are all driven by a very innovative vision and also show great creative maturity. Many of them place the culture and craftsmanship of their native country at the heart of their design approach. Eco-responsibility is also a major stake for them as they use innovative and recycled materials and embrace a more local and ethical production system. The fluidity between menswear and womenswear is another key feature this year, since no fewer than nine designers create genderless collections. Values of inclusivity and diversity showcased in the selection also echo the turn taken by the fashion and luxury industries. I would like to warmly thank all of our Experts who contribute each year to making the LVMH Prize a benchmark for young designers. The 2023 edition promises to be exceptional," says Delphine Arnault, a director and executive vice president of Louis Vuitton and the CEO and chair of Dior.
Like years past, the semi-finalists will present their work at a showroom in Paris on March 2 and 3 of 2023, and their supporters will be able to vote for them digitally. During the show, the International Committee of Experts of the LVMH Prize will walk around to observe each presentation and ultimately select eight finalists who will go on to compete for the €300,000 endowment and a year-long mentorship by LVMH.
Three graduating fashion students will also be rewarded €10,000 and will join a design studio of one of the LVMH houses for a year.
List of Brands Selected For The Semi-Final
Here is the list of semi-finalists for the 2023 LVMH Prize For Young Designers. They come from all around the world, each with their own unique definition of fashion:
Aaron Esh by Aaron Esh, United Kingdom, menswear
Anne Isabella by Anne Isabella, France, womenswear
Bettter by Julie Pelipas, Ukraine, womenswear
Bloke by Faith Oluwajimi, Nigeria, genderless collections
Burc Akyol by Burc Akyol, France, womenswear, menswear, and genderless collections
Charlie Constantinou by Charlie Constantinou, United Kingdom, menswear and genderless collections
Diotima by Rachel Scott, Jamaica, womenswear
Joao Maraschin by Joao Maraschin, Brazil, womenswear and menswear
Johanna Parv by Johanna Parv, Estonia, womenswear
Juntae Kim by Juntae Kim, South Korea, genderless collections
Karu Research by Kartik Kumra, India, menswear
Kusikohc by Giseok Cho, South Korea, genderless collections
Louis Shengtao Chen by Louis Shengtao Chen, China, womenswear
Luar by Raul Lopez, United States, womenswear, menswear, and genderless collections
Magliano by Luca Magliano, Italy, menswear
Marrknull by Wei Weng and Tian Shi, China, genderless collections
Namesake by Michael, Steve, and Richard Hsieh, Taiwan, menswear and genderless collections
Paolina Russo by Paolina Russo, Canada, and Lucile Guilmard, France, womenswear
Quira by Veronica Leoni, Italy, womenswear
Setchu by Satoshi Kuwata, Japan, genderless collections
Stinarand by Stina Randestad, Sweden, genderless collections
Wataru Tominaga by Wataru Tominaga, Japan, genderless collections
The New Experts
This year's newest members on the Committee of Experts include: Italian casting director Piergiorgio Del Moro, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue Japan, Tiffany Godoy, stylist and global Vogue contributing editor, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, founder and creative director of Be Good Studios, Lina Kutsovskaya, celebrity stylist (known primarily for his work with Harry Styles) Harry Lambert, and celebrity stylist Law Roach.
