Somehow or other, it’s already that time of the year again: The LVMH Prize has announced the finalists of the 2025 edition following the semi-finalists presentation during Paris Fashion Week last month. They are: Alainpaul by Alain Paul from France, All-In by Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø from the United States and Norway, Francesco Murano by Francesco Murano from Italy, Soshiotsuki by Soshi Otsuki from Japan, Steve O Smith by Steve O Smith from the United Kingdom, Tolu Coker by Tolu Coker from the United Kingdom, Torishéju by Torishéju Dumi from the Untied Kingdom, and Zomer by Danial Aitouganov from the Netherlands.
“On the occasion of the 12th edition of the LVMH Prize, the collections of the semi-finalists highlighted a rich diversity of backgrounds and creative visions,” offered Delphine Arnault, CEO of Christian Dior in a press statement. “They each displayed an inspiring level of expertise in tailoring and craftsmanship, as well as great refinement, and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them all.”
The shortlisted labels will be part of the final to be held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on September 3. The winners of the Grand Prize, Karl Lagerfeld Prize, and the Savoir-Faire Prize will be selected by a Jury that has in past editions featured a roster of designers in the LVMH fold from Phoebe Philo and Jonathan Anderson to Pharrell Williams and Marc Jacobs, in addition to Arnault and other LVMH executives including Jean-Paul Claverie and Sidney Toledano.
