The LVMH Prize is entering its 12th edition, and the shortlist is ready to make waves. From a pool of more than 2,300 global applications, 20 semi-finalists have been chosen to compete in Paris next month, representing 15 countries and highlighting womenswear, menswear and genderless design. For the first time, Egypt, Ghana and Saudi Arabia join the mix, bringing fresh perspectives to this year’s lineup.
These 20 brands—AlainPaul (France), All-In (United States and Norway), Boyedoe (Ghana), Francesco Murano (Italy), Josh Tafoya (United States), KML (Saudi Arabia), Meruert Tolegen (United States), Mfpen (Denmark), Nicklas Skovgaard (Denmark), Penultimate (China), Pillings (Japan), Renaissance Renaissance (Lebanon), Sinead O’Dwyer (Ireland), Soshiotsuki (Japan), Steve O Smith (United Kingdom), Tolu Coker (United Kingdom), Torisheju (United Kingdom), Yasmin Mansour (Egypt), Young n Sang (South Korea) and Zomer (Netherlands)—will assemble on March 5 and 6 in the LVMH semi-final showroom. A panel of 80 fashion authorities will select eight finalists, while the public can cast its vote online until March 9.
The prize itself is divided into three parts. The main LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers offers €400,000 and a year-long mentorship from the group’s team. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize awards €200,000 and a mentorship, while the Savoir-Faire Prize also grants €200,000 and focuses on expert skills and sustainable practices. Recent expansions in mentorship are part of LVMH’s ongoing effort to nurture emerging talent, reinforcing the group’s commitment to the future of design. Three fashion school graduates will likewise receive €10,000 each and a spot on one of the conglomerate’s design teams for a year, continuing LVMH’s support of the next generation.
Applications for the graduate segment remain open until March 30 on the official LVMH Prize website. As Paris Fashion Week approaches, these semi-finalists are preparing to show how their work stands out in a crowded field. Stay tuned—this year’s winners will be unveiled in just a few weeks, signaling who will shape tomorrow’s style landscape.
