LVMH Prize announces 2022 candidates

The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers announces the list of 20 designers in the running in 2022. From over 1,900 candidates, just 20 designers made the cut for the semi-finals.

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 on integrating a more ethical production system, while some place the spotlight on local and traditional know-how. The fluidity of womenswear and menswear is another key feature of this edition.

I am also very pleased to welcome new and inspiring personalities who will be joining 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 Eugénie Trochu. I would like to warmly thank all of our Experts who contribute each year to making the LVMH Prize a benchmark for young designers. All this promises an exceptional 2022 edition.

The Prize

The winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers for 2022 receives a 300,000 euro endowment and enjoys a year-long mentoring by a dedicated LVMH team. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize also rewards a young designer with a 150,000-euro allocation and allows him or her to benefit from a year of mentoring.
Finally, the Prize distinguishes three students graduating from fashion schools in 2022. The students will each receive 10,000 euros and join the design studio of one of the group’s houses for one year. They can be seen on the Ivmhprize.com website until 15th March 2022.”