LVMH Prize 2019 – The Nominees
by Anna Barr
The LVMH Prize has been a true enabler spotlighting emerging talent since it was launched in 2014. Earlier this week the twenty designers shorted for the semi-final headed by Delphine Arnault were announced. Seven menswear designers and 5 gender neutral collections were among the twenty nominees made up of:
3.PARADIS by Emeric Tchatchoua (French designer, based in Montreal). Menswear, showing in Paris.
BETHANY WILLIAMS by Bethany Williams (British designer, based in London). Gender-neutral fashion, showing in London.
BODE by Emily Adams Bode (American designer, based in New York). Menswear, showing in New York.
BORAMY VIGUIER by Boramy Viguier (French designer, based in Paris). Menswear, showing in Paris.
DURAN LANTINK by Duran Lantink (Dutch designer, based in Amsterdam). Gender-neutral fashion, showing in London.
HED MAYNER by Hed Mayner (Israeli designer, based in Tel Aviv). Gender-neutral fashion, showing in Paris.
KANGHYUK by Kanghyuk Choi and Sanglak Shon (South Korean designers, based in Seoul). Menswear, showing in Paris.
KIKO KOSTADINOV by Kiko Kostadinov (Bulgarian designer, based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
KENNETH IZE by Kenneth Izedonmwen (Nigerian designer, based in Lagos). Gender-neutral fashion, showing in Lagos.
PARIA/FARZANEH by Paria Farzaneh (British designer, based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
PHIPPS by Spencer Phipps (American designer, based in Paris). Gender-neutral fashion, showing in Paris.
STEFAN COOKE by Stefan Cooke & Jake Burt (British designers, based in London). Menswear, showing in London.
For its sixth edition, the LVMH Prize welcomed Chiara Ferragni as Ambassador of the Prize semi-final during Paris Fashion Week with the prize to be awarded in June by the jury including Tim Blanks, Naomi Campbell, Edward Enninful Obe, Michel Gaubert, Jefferson Hack, Adrian Joffe, Karlie Kloss, Pat McGrath, Hidetoshi Nakata, Carine Roitfeld, and Natalia Vodianova among others.
Previous winners include Doublet (2018), Marine Serre (2017), Grace Wales Bonner (2016), Marques’Almeida (2015) and Thomas Tait (2014).
Photos at the LVMH Prize Shortlisted Cocktail by Louise Reinke
Red Hands in the Sky
Gaston
Jen Deleusse at UNO Models shot by Camilo Delpin and styled by Celia Villa, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced the line-up for its parallel programme, Primavera a la Ciutat, further expanding its 2026 edition.
Y-3 presents the first chapter of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection and accompanying lookbook.
JW Anderson has released its Winter 2025 collection of Christmas ornaments.
Prince and Didi captured by the lens of Axelle Patard, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Stone Island revisits its iconic Ice Jacket for Fall/Winter 2025-26.
The range focuses on pieces designed for colder weather, combining function and style.
EDWIN has reunited with New Era for a second collaborative capsule for Fall/Winter 2025.
Troye Sivan celebrates 10th Anniversary of his planitun debut album with BLUE NEIGHBOURHOOD – Ten years on, set for release on February 13, 2026. Limited Edition features two additional tracks – “Swimming Pools” and “Strawberries & Cigarettes” – plus a reimagined cover art.
Titled “Generation Gucci”, the lookbook acts both as a nod to the archive and a projection of aesthetic continuity, layering historical codes to build a distinct vision for the house.
Salomon is marking the 20th anniversary of its ACS PRO trail sneaker with a special edition. The release honors the shoe’s past while focusing on its continued relevance.
The collection draws from the iconic male figures of early 2000s magazines, connecting that era’s attitude with a pared-down, strong aesthetic.
UNWRAPPED 2025 marks Grindr’s fifth annual global snapshot of queer culture, powered by insights from more than 15 million monthly users and 32,000 community votes.
Rick Owens is launching a collaboration with the oral care brand Selahatin.
Patta and Joe Freshgoods have reunited for a new collaboration titled “PattaGoods.” This is their first capsule collection, uniting two independent, Black-owned brands.
Ruben Pols lensed by Alfonso Anton Cornelis and styled by Giorgio Branduardi, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
The collection arrives as basketball’s global popularity grows, with a significant number of European players now in the league.
Milko Boyarov has unveiled the campaign for his “Core” jewelry collection, photographed by Ivan Ivanov.
Iranian-French brand ZGeneration, founded by Mohammad Amin, made its off-schedule Paris debut, combining sustainability with social activism.
The British Fashion Council has revealed the winners of The Fashion Awards 2025, presented by Pandora.
Balenciaga has launched its end-of-year gifting campaign, titled “Handpicked Signatures.”
Alberto Brown photographed by Javier Atienza and styled by Reyes Campos García & Álvaro Kasto, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Trashy Clothing and Olive Odyssey have announced a collaboration centered on Palestinian craft and land.
Daniil at Francina Models photographed by Mattia DB and styled by Ginn Ahouanto, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
The Amsterdam-based brand Daily Paper has partnered with the Municipality of Amsterdam and adidas to celebrate the reopening of a local landmark: the street football court known as the “Adidasplein”.
DAVID CATALAN unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, photographed by Dulce Daniel and styled by Alexandra P. Soler.
New Era and the Barcelona-based jewelry firm TwoJeys have launched their first collaborative collection.
The work of Slovak artist Andrej Dúbravský presents a world of bees, caterpillars, flowers, and naked boys who return the viewer’s gaze with confidence.
