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CairoScene
19-02-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egyptian Brand Yasmin Mansour Shortlisted for Global 2025 LVMH Prize
Based in Qatar, the eponymous label lands a coveted spot among the 20 semi-finalists – out of 2,300 applicants. For over a decade, the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has served as a springboard for emerging talent, amplifying the voices of those set to define the industry's future. This year, among the 2,300 applicants who entered the race for one of fashion's most prestigious mentorships and funding opportunities, Yasmin Mansour is among the select few moving one step closer to the prize. The Egyptian designer, whose eponymous label operates out of Qatar, has secured a coveted spot among the 20 semi-finalists. Mansour's design ethos lies in her sculptural approach to womenswear—meticulously structured, yet inherently fluid. Since establishing her brand in 2014, she has mastered the interplay of architecture and movement, and the balance of traditional craftsmanship with modern elements like pleats, layers, and three-dimensional forms. Her approach to fashion is equal parts engineering and emotion, crafting silhouettes that call for attention without sacrificing grace. On March 5th and 6th of this year, she will present her collection in Paris, competing for the chance to win a EUR 400,000 grant and a year-long mentorship under the guidance of LVMH's industry leaders.
CairoScene
19-02-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Meet the Middle Eastern Designers Shortlisted for the 2025 LVMH Prize
The designers will showcase their collections in Paris, vying for a EUR 400,000 grant for the LVMH Prize winner. The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has long been a launchpad for emerging talent, highlighting designers who are shaping the future of fashion. Now in its 12th year, the 2025 edition continues this legacy with a highly competitive field—2,300 designers from across the globe applied, each vying for a place on one of the industry's most prestigious platforms. From thousands of applicants, 20 semi-finalists from 15 countries remain. Among them, three designers from the Arab world - Cynthia Merhej (Lebanon), Yasmin Mansour (Egypt & Qatar), Ahmed and Razan Hassan (Saudi Arabia) - are gaining attention. On March 5th and 6th, these designers will present their collections in Paris, competing before the public and a panel of industry leaders. The LVMH Prize winner receives a EUR 400,000 grant and a year of mentorship. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize runner-up is awarded EUR 200,000 and mentorship, while the Savoir-Faire Prize grants EUR 200,000 and mentorship to a designer specializing in craftsmanship. Renaissance Renaissance | Lebanon Founded by third-generation couturier Cynthia Merhej, Renaissance Renaissance merges her family's rich sartorial heritage with a modern, distinctive creative vision. Since launching the label in 2016, Merhej has remained deeply connected to her roots, working alongside local artisans and family-run workshops to craft heirloom-quality pieces that celebrate craftsmanship and heritage. Yasmin Mansour | Egypt & Qatar Since founding her namesake label in 2014, Yasmin Mansour has built a reputation for sculptural silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship that honors artisanal traditions. From her Qatar-based studio, she explores texture, pleating, and bold contrasts, shaping a design language that balances elegance with innovation. KML | Saudi Arabia Founded in 2022 by siblings Ahmed and Razan Hassan, KML bridges the past and present through concept-driven designs rooted in historical research. With a deep appreciation for the evolution of human dress, the label reinterprets heritage through a minimalist, modern lens, creating thoughtful pieces that connect tradition with contemporary relevance.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LVMH Prize Reveals 20 Semi-Finalists for 2025 Edition
Fashion's most promising young creatives don't seem to be in a mood for quiet luxury, or casual clothes. 'We are seeing several compelling trends among emerging designers from all over the world, from a renewed interest in tailoring, to handcrafted embellishments and bold occasion dressing,' Delphine Arnault observed in announcing the 20 semi-finalists for this year's edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. More from WWD The Rise and Fall of the Fashion Empires EXCLUSIVE: Tag Heuer Is Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix's First Title Partner Louis Vuitton Partners With École du Louvre, Launches Scholarship Program to Study Its Heritage They originally hail from 15 countries, including Egypt, Ghana and Saudi Arabia for the first time since the prize was founded in 2013. The shortlisted designers are to present their collections at a showroom on March 5 and 6 during Paris Fashion Week, and a committee of experts will whittle the group down to eight finalists. Arnault, the force behind the prize and a key talent scout at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, noted that two of the semi-finalists have competed for the prize in the past: Renaissance Renaissance by Lebanon-based womenswear designer Cynthia Merhej in 2021, and Soshiotsuki by menswear designer Soshi Otsuki of Japan in 2016. The other 18 semi-finalists are Alainpaul by Alain Paul, France; All-in by Benjamin Barron, United States, and Bror August Vestbø, Norway; Boyedoe by David Boye-Doe Kusi, Ghana; Francesco Murano of Italy; Josh Tafoya, United States; KML by Ahmed Hassan, Saudi Arabia; Meruert Tolegen by Meruert Planul-Tolegen, United States; MFPEN by Sigurd Bank, Denmark; Nicklas Skovgaard, Denmark; Penultimate by Xiang Gao, China; Pillings by Ryota Murakami, Japan; Sinéad O'Dwyer, Ireland; Steve O Smith, United Kingdom; Tolu Coker, United Kingdom; Torisheju by Torishéju Dumi, United Kingdom; Yasmin Mansour, Egypt; Young N Sang by Sang Lim Lee et Youngshin Hong, South Korea; and Zomer by Danial Aitouganov, The Netherlands. The 20 labels are competing for a grand prize of 400,000 euros and mentorship by LVMH teams in such areas as sustainable development, communication, copyright and corporate legal aspects, marketing, manufacturing and the financial management of a brand. The winner of the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld Prize walks away with a 200,000-euro endowment and also enjoys a one-year mentorship. Finally, the Savoir-Faire Prize comes with a grant of 200,000 euros and a one-year mentorship. The victors are to be named at a ceremony later this year. 'This year again, many of the brands place high value on experimentation and aesthetics, just like our Savoir-Faire Prize which is entering its second edition,' said Arnault, who is also chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture. 'This award highlights the importance of craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability, echoing three key issues for today's fashion and luxury industries. 'I would like to congratulate all the semi-finalists and look forward to meeting them at our showroom in Paris,' she added. This is the 12th edition of the prize, which this year attracted more than 2,300 applicants from all over the world. Once again, the general public will be invited to discover the designers and vote for their favorite collection online from March 5-9 at The LVMH Prize will also distinguish three fashion school graduates, who can apply online until March 30. Each winner, as well as their school, will receive 10,000 euros and join the design studio of one of the group's houses for one year. LVMH's stable of fashion brands includes Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Fendi, Loewe, Loro Piana, Kenzo, Berluti, Emilio Pucci and Marc Jacobs. The LVMH Prize is open to fashion designers from all over the world aged between 18 and 40 who have created at least two womenswear, menswear or genderless ready-to-wear collections. The annual contest has helped propel the careers of such talents as Marine Serre, Nensi Dojaka, Thebe Magugu, Simon Porte Jacquemus and Grace Wales Bonner. Last year's winner was Swedish designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson, whose upcyled creations underlined the importance of sustainability as the fashion industry grapples with overproduction and a slowdown in luxury spending. Best of WWD Bottega Veneta Through the Years Chanel's Ambassadors Over The Years Ranking Fashion's Longest-serving Creative Directors
