Vogue: What are some moments you hold dearly from those years?
All of them stand out because the encounters with these remarkable talents have shaped the way I see and understand the future of fashion and its heritage. Some of them attended prestigious schools while others are self-taught, but each has their own unique universe, offering us a vision of fashion at a given moment in time, a distillation of trends ranging from genderless to reinvented artisanal excellence.
Every one of these gifted individuals crossed paths with leading names of the industry, whether Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, Jonathan Anderson, Nicolas Ghesquière, Phoebe Philo, or other artistic directors. These encounters were decisive, changed their lives and launched their careers. They set up their own fashion houses, and launching one’s own brand is no small feat. It takes courage, perseverance and adaptation: it’s the work of a lifetime.
I remember very fondly the participation of Karl Lagerfeld. He supported the LVMH Prize from the very first day and was a tremendous source of inspiration for all.
This award, which is open to all nationalities, has become an incubator and a breeding ground for talent among the new generations, and I am very proud that Simon Jacquemus, Virgil Abloh, Marine Serre, Demna and Grace Wales Bonner, to name but a few, have participated in previous editions and ended up becoming central figures in the fashion world. Each of my encounters with the young designers who have participated in the prize has been an opportunity to reinvent our shared creative visions and forge new connections and directions.
Vogue: What are some learnings you’ve taken along the way through building the LVMH Prize?
That audacity always pays off. That creation is a ‘living matter’ in motion, which is definitely at the heart of the passions that have always driven me. That transmission is crucial, as are encounters, creative alliances, curiosity and passion.
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