The Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Fashion Accessories recently revealed the presidents, juries, and 30 finalists for its upcoming edition. This renowned competition, established in 1986, has been a launching pad for notable fashion designers such as Viktor & Rolf, Anthony Vaccarello, and Luciana Val.
Scheduled to take place from October 14th to 17th, 2021, the festival will feature 30 finalists divided into three categories vying for prestigious awards. Christian Louboutin, the acclaimed shoe designer, will preside over the Fashion Accessories competition, supported by esteemed industry figures Paula Amorim, Zuleika Penniman, and last year’s winners Ddiddue and Juana Etcheberry. The competition is fierce, with talented individuals from France, Japan, and the United States competing for the top honors.
The Fashion competition will be overseen by Louise Trotter, the artistic director of Lacoste, who will serve as president. The jury panel includes renowned artists, consultants, and fashion directors such as William Farr, Helen Kirkum, Steve Lacy, Alfredo Canducci, Suzanne Koller, Ruba Abu-Nimah, and Tom Van Der Borght. Among the ten finalists in this category are promising designers like Mengche Chiang, Laima Lurca, and Adeline Rappaz.
Photographer Dominique Issermann will preside over the Photography competition, joined by Yves-Noël Genod, David Martin, and Guanyu Xu, the 2020 Grand Prize winner. This category promises to showcase outstanding photographic talent and creative vision.
The Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Fashion Accessories continues to be a significant platform for emerging artists in the industry. As the results are eagerly awaited in October 2021, the festival remains a symbol of innovation and excellence.
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