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LVMH Names 20 Semifinalists for 2026 Prize, Extending Reach to 17 Countries

Public voting runs March 4–8 after a Paris showroom at La Samaritaine.

Overview

  • LVMH unveiled 20 semifinalists from 17 countries, with first-time representation from Georgia, Kenya and Thailand.
  • The semifinal presentations will be held March 4–5 at La Samaritaine, a new venue selected while LVMH’s headquarters undergo renovation.
  • Members of the public can vote on lvmhprize.com from March 4–8 alongside the Committee of Experts, after which eight finalists will be selected.
  • The main award provides €400,000 plus a year of mentorship; the Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes each offer €200,000 and a year of guidance from LVMH teams.
  • This 13th edition drew more than 2,400 applicants, and three fashion graduates will each receive €10,000 and a year-long placement in an LVMH design studio.