LVMH Announces Shortlist for Young Designers Prize

LVMH has announced its shortlist for this year’s Young Designers Prize. Narrowed down to 26 semifinalists, contenders such as Nasir Mazhar, Astrid Andersen, OFF-WHITE and Orley are set to present their collections to a panel of 45 experts. Eight will then be selected for the final competition. The prize includes a €300,000 EUR grant and a year’s support from LVMH mentors. The next cut will take place during Paris Fashion Week in March, followed by the winner announcement in May. Check out the 26 semifinalists below and stay tuned for more information.

Devon Halfnight Leflufy (Antwerp)

Agi & Sam (London)

Andrea Jiapei Li (China)

Anton Belinskiy (Kiev)

Arthur Arbesser (Milan)

Astrid Andersen (Copenhagen)

Baja East (New York)

Coperni (Paris)

Craig Green (London)

Faustine Steinmentz (London)

Huishan Zhang (London)

Jaquemus (Paris)

Jourden (Hong Kong)

Koche (Paris)

Marques Almeida (London)

Nabil Nayal (London)

Nasir Mazhar (London)

OFF-WHITE (Chicago)

Orley (New York)

Ryan Lo (London)

Ryan Roche (Hurley, NY)

Sankuanz (China)

Vetements (Paris)

WrittenAfterwards (Japan)

Xiao Li (London)

XimonLee (New York)