The twelfth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers (Instagram) continues to demonstrate its global influence and prestige, attracting over 2,300 applications from emerging talents worldwide with three Arab designers making the cut. Egypt’s Yasmin Mansour (Instagram), Lebanon’s Cynthia Merhej (Instagram) and Saudi’s Ahmed Hassan (Instagram) are all in the running.
Following the close of applications, 20 young brands have been shortlisted for the semi-finals set to take place in Paris on March 5th and 6th, 2025. This year’s selection represents a rich diversity of cultures and creativity, with designers hailing from 15 different countries, including, for the first time, Egypt, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.
The semi-final showroom will be hosted both physically in Paris and digitally via lvmhprize.com, allowing fashion enthusiasts and industry experts alike to participate. At the semifinal showroom, from March 5th to 9th, the public will have the opportunity to discover the designers and vote for their eight favorite candidates, alongside the panel of experts.
The LVMH Prize Committee of Experts, comprising over 80 renowned fashion professionals, will ultimately select eight finalists from this year’s semi-finalists.
Delphine Arnault said, “As the LVMH Prize steps into a new decade, it is my honour once more to welcome some exceptional talents. With this 2025 edition, we are seeing several compelling trends among emerging designers from all over the world, from a renewed interest in tailoring, to handcrafted embellishments and bold occasion dressing.
“This year’s shortlist of 20 brands also includes candidates from three countries that are new to the LVMH Prize: Egypt, Ghana and Saudi Arabia. I’m also delighted to welcome back two brands that have competed in the Prize in the past: Renaissance Renaissance (2021) and Soshiotsuki (2016).
“This year again, many of the brands place high value on experimentation and aesthetics, just like our Savoir-Faire Prize which is entering its second edition. This award highlights the importance of craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability, echoing three key issues for today’s fashion and luxury industries.
“I would like to congratulate all the semi-finalists and look forward to meeting them at our showroom in Paris.”
LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers Semi-Finalists
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
BOYEDOE by David Boye-Doe Kusi, Ghana, genderless collections
FRANCESCO MURANO by Francesco Murano, Italy, womenswear
JOSH TAFOYA by Josh Tafoya, United States, genderless collections
KML by Ahmed Hassan, Saudi Arabia, menswear and genderless collections
MERUERT TOLEGEN by Meruert Planul-Tolegen, United States, womenswear
MFPEN by Sigurd Bank, Denmark, womenswear and menswear
NICKLAS SKOVGAARD by Nicklas Skovgaard, Denmark, womenswear
PENULTIMATE by Xiang Gao, China, genderless collections
PILLINGS by Ryota Murakami, Japan, womenswear
RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE by Cynthia Merhej, Lebanon, womenswear
SINEAD O’DWYER by Sinéad O’Dwyer, Ireland, 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
TORISHEJU by Torishéju Dumi, United Kingdom, womenswear and menswear
YASMIN MANSOUR by Yasmin Mansour, Egypt, womenswear
YOUNG N SANG by Sang Lim Lee et Youngshin Hong, South Korea, menswear
ZOMER by Danial Aitouganov, the Netherlands, womenswear
The grand prize winner will receive a €400,000 endowment along with a one-year tailored mentorship from a dedicated team of LVMH professionals.
The Karl Lagerfeld Prize celebrates the creative vision of an emerging brand, offering a €200,000 grant and a one-year mentorship program to support its growth.
The Savoir-Faire Prize, the most recent addition, highlights exceptional craftsmanship, technical expertise, and sustainability in fashion. The winner will receive a €200,000 endowment along with a specialized one-year mentorship focused on skill development and innovation.
Lastly, the Fashion Graduate Prize honours three promising young fashion school graduates. Each winner, along with their respective school, will be awarded €10,000 and granted the opportunity to work in the design studio of an LVMH Maison for one year.
Applications for the 2025 edition are open on lvmhprize.com until March 30th, 2025.
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