LVMH Prize Names 20 Semifinalists Representing 15 Countries for 2025

The prestigious fashion award spotlights emerging designers, with finalists to be selected during Paris Fashion Week in March.

The 2025 LVMH Prize semifinalists include 20 labels from 15 countries, with Egypt, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia represented for the first time.
The prize offers a €400,000 endowment and a year-long mentorship for the winner, with additional awards for the Karl Lagerfeld Prize and Savoir-Faire Prize recipients.
Semifinalists will showcase their collections in Paris on March 5-6, and the public can vote online from March 5-9 to help select the eight finalists.
Notable returning competitors include Lebanon's Cynthia Merhej of Renaissance Renaissance and Japan's Soshi Otsuki of Soshiotsuki.
Key trends among this year's semifinalists include a renewed focus on tailoring, handcrafted embellishments, and bold occasion dressing.