There are many awards and honors bestowed upon emerging designers, but few hold the weight of the LVMH Prize. Now in its tenth year, the LVMH Prize for Young Designers has a track record of elevating a young brand to international recognition. On Friday, the nine finalists (chosen from 22 semifinalists and over 2,400 candidates) were announced. Hailing from all over the world, the nine brands represent a move toward sustainable and genderless fashion, as well as a recognition of the present—with a firm focus on the future.
“The semifinal of the tenth edition of this prize has highlighted a great maturity in the approach and work of the designers,” said Delphine Arnault, the executive vice president of LVMH and CEO of Dior. “Cultural diversity, celebration of traditional crafts and creative audacity define this selection. Naturally, the finalists are fully engaged in dealing with environmental issues and play with the boundaries between menswear and womenswear. Their expertise, their creativity, their uniqueness and their commitment have truly impressed me.”
This year’s panel of judges for the prize include designers like Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Anderson, and Stella McCartney, editors including Edward Enninful and Mel Ottenberg, and models—Bella Hadid and Karlie Kloss among them. On June 7th, the group will commune to choose the winner of the 2023 prize—joining the ranks of past honorees like S.S. Daley, Nensi Dojaka, and Marine Serre—and it seems like they have their work cut out for them. Get to know the nine finalists vying for the ultimate prize, below.
Aaron Esh
Designer: Aaron Esh
Location: United Kingdom
Speciality: Menswear
Many designers create collections as an ode to their city, but Aaron Esh’s BA collection at the London College of Fashion in 2020 was more like a piece of hate mail. Esh, who was living with five flatmates in London and dealing with the aftermath of Brexit and the pandemic as he created his collection, channeled his…
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