2026 LVMH Prize for young Fashion Designers (300,000 Euros Prize)

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Application Deadline: 05 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 LVMH Prize for young Fashion Designers. Driven by a passion for creativity, the LVMH group launched the LVMH Prize in 2013. This patronage embodies the commitment of the group and its Houses to today’s young designers, who are the talents of tomorrow.

Each year, the LVMH Prize rewards young fashion designers, selected for their talent and outstanding creativity. Thanks to the mentorship and the endowment enjoyed by the winners, the LVMH Prize enables the emergence of a new generation of designers.

THE LVMH PRIZE

The winner of the LVMH Prize receives a 400,000€ endowment and is mentored for one year by a team of LVMH experts.

THE KARL LAGERFELD PRIZE

The Karl Lagerfeld Prize was created in 2022, in honour of former LVMH Prize Jury member Karl Lagerfeld. The winner of the Karl Lagerfeld Prize receives a 200,000-euro allocation and enjoys a one-year mentorship by LVMH experts.

THE SAVOIR-FAIRE PRIZE

Launched in 2024, the Savoir-Faire Prize rewards excellence in craftsmanship, technical innovation at the service of creativity, and sustainability. The winner of the Savoir-Faire Prize receives a 200,000-euro allocation and enjoys a one-year mentorship by LVMH experts.

THE LVMH PRIZE FOR YOUNG FASHION GRADUATES

The LVMH Prize also distinguishes three young fashion school graduates. Each winner, as well as their school, receives 10,000 euros and joins the design studio of one of the group’s Houses for one year.

THE MENTORSHIP

The winners of the LVMH Prize, the Karl Lagerfled Prize and the Savoir-Faire Prize enjoy a one-year mentorship programme. LVMH experts mentor the winners in numerous fields such as sustainable development, communication, copyright and corporate legal aspects, as well as marketing and finances.

THE LVMH PRIZE TIMELINE

SELECTION

Each year, 20 semi-finalists are selected among the online applications.

SEMI-FINAL

During the semi-final, Experts from the world of fashion choose the finalists.

FINAL

Then, during the final, the Jury members select the winners.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the LVMH Prize for young Fashion Designers