Niccolò Pasqualetti is among the finalists for the LVMH Prize

The French luxury brand conglomerate has just announced the twenty finalists of the LVMH prize 2024. A recognition now in its tenth edition, the prize supporting new talents in international fashion will be selected by a jury composed of the artistic directors of the group's Maisons. Up for grabs is a scholarship of 300,000 euros and a mentoring period from the LVMH team lasting twelve months. From production to distribution, the conglomerate will support a designer for an entire year, assisting them during the process of expanding their brand. Alumni of this prize include some of the most prominent names in the fashion industry, including Simon Porte Jacquemus, Grace Wales Bonner, Hood by Air, Marine Serre, and Satoshi Kuwata, the winner of the last edition. Among the new twenty finalists stands out the name of Niccolò Pasqualetti, one of the emerging Italian designers featured in Beyond Fashion, nss's project for the future of independent fashion.

The announcement by LVMH confirms the international success of Niccolò Pasqualetti's brand, one of the winners of the CMNI fashion trust grant in 2023, who, last September, presented his designs at the Paris Fashion Week. The designer will present his latest collection at the semi-finals on February 29th alongside other creatives in the running, including Karoline Vitto, Who Decides War, Elena Velez, andStanding Ground. A designer who has distinguished himself for his elegant and avant-garde taste, Pasqualetti has made an impact on the fashion industry by bringing an innovative approach to classic tailoring to the runway, in his collections characterized by a romantic fusion of tradition and genderless fashion elements. The rise of the brand, whose headquarters have recently been moved to Paris in anticipation of presentations within the Federation of Couture, makes it evident how the efforts by the Italian industry to promote emerging talents could be recognized abroad if adequately supported.