Hyères International Festival of Fashion announces 41st edition winners

The 41st Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories, held at Villa Noailles, has announced its winners across fashion, accessories, and photography categories. The event continues its partnership with CHANEL and the le19M Métiers d’art hub, which supports the preservation of artisanal expertise.

In the fashion category, Shanghai-based designer Yui Chen received the Grand Prix for her ‘Food Cover’ series. In the accessories category, Austrian designer Sassa Ann van Wyk won the Grand Prix for headwear. The le19M Métiers d’art Prize, sponsored by CHANEL, was awarded to Dieter Vlasich Obermann for his work involving Maison Michel.

Sustainability was highlighted through the L’Atelier des Matières Prize, awarded to Rachel Luurssen for using reclaimed materials. Additionally, the newly established Supima Prize was won by Xiao Xu, and the Pull&Bear Prize in the photography unit went to Xueling Chen. The Grand Prix winners in fashion and accessories will each receive €20,000 to develop new creative projects within the le19M ecosystem.