The semi-final of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers brought together twenty young designers.
They presented their collections at the semi-final held on 5th and 6th March.
The eight shortlisted brands selected by the Prize Experts and the public are:
ALAINPAUL by Alain Paul, France, womenswear, menswear and genderless collections
ALL-IN by Benjamin Barron, United States, and Bror August Vestbø, Norway, womenswear and genderless collections
FRANCESCO MURANO by Francesco Murano, Italy, womenswear
SOSHIOTSUKI by Soshi Otsuki, Japan, menswear
STEVE O SMITH by Steve O Smith, United Kingdom, womenswear and menswear
TOLU COKER by Tolu Coker, United Kingdom, womenswear
TORISHÉJU by Torishéju Dumi, United Kingdom, womenswear and menswear
ZOMER by Danial Aitouganov, Netherlands, womenswear
“On the occasion of the 12th edition of the LVMH Prize, the collections of the semi-finalists highlighted a rich diversity of backgrounds and creative visions. They each displayed an inspiring level of expertise in tailoring, craftsmanship, as well as great refinement, and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them all.
I am also very grateful to our committee of Experts for their continued support.
I wish all the candidates the best of luck and look forward to seeing them again at the 2025 LVMH Prize final to be held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton on 3rd September.” – Delphine Arnault declared.
The shortlisted brands will take part in the final to be held on 3rd September at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
On this occasion, the selected designers will present their creations to the LVMH Prize Jury. The Jury will then choose among the finalists the winner of the LVMH Prize, the winner of the Karl Lagerfeld Prize and the winner of the Savoir-Faire Prize, a distinction that rewards excellence in craftsmanship, technical innovation and the sustainable approach of the selected brands.