We introduce you the eight finalist of the LVMH Prize 2017

Since 2013 LVHM celebrates the best emerging talents in fashion around the world, supporting their projects and giving them the visibility they need to be introduced in the fashion industry. Even this year LVHM selected some of the most interesting names of the moment and it finally has announced the 8 finalists who will run for the LVHP Prize 2017.

This year selection clearly illustrates the existence of a truly international fashion, beyond borders

The very talented designers, selected by a special jury of experts - including Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Riccardo Tisci e J.W. Anderson - are:

#1 AMBUSH's Yoon Ahn

- Korean-American designer based in Tokyo.

#2 ATLEIN's Antonin Tron

- French womenswear designer

#3 Rosted Bahnsen

- womenswear designer from Copenhagen.

#4 JAHNKOY's Maria Kazakova

- Russian menswear designer based in new York.

#5 KOZABURO's Kozaburo Akasaka

- Japanese menswear designer based in New York.

#6 MARINE SERRE

- French womenswear designer.

#7 MOLLY GODDARD

- London-based designer.

#8 NABIL NAYAL's Nabil el-Nayal 

- British designer based in London.

About this edition, Delphine Arnault commented:

"This year, 5 out of the 8 finalists design womenswear. Men’s and unisex collections also reflect the dynamism of gender-defying fashion", also adding, "This year’s selection clearly illustrates the existence of a truly international fashion, beyond borders".

The 8 finalists will show their work to the jury at the Foundation Louis Vuitton on June 16.