The Winners of the 38th Edition of the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories – Hyères
The 38th edition of the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories – Hyères has revealed 8 outstanding artists. By excelling throughout the competition, the laureates proved their creativity knows no limits and demonstrated their mastery of their respective arts.
On the fashion side, Belgian designer Igor Dieryck won both the Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision and the Public Prize – City of Hyères. He was also awarded the Le 19M Métiers d’Art Prize. Swedish designer Petra Fagerstrom won the L’Atelier des Matières Prize and the Mercedez-Benz Sustainability Prize. These exceptional winners embody the very essence of innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability, and are set to shape the future international fashion scene.
The photography section of the Festival rewarded three outstanding artists. French-Swiss photographer Thaddé Comar was awarded the prestigious 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize, while Senegalese photographer Souleymane Bachir Diaw won the American Vintage Photography Prize. Last but not least, Hong Kong’s Kin Coedel received the Public Prize – City of Hyères.
As for the accessories category, Gabrielle Huguenot (Switzerland) won the Grand Prix of the Accessories Jury, and Christiane Schwambach (Germany) received a Special Mention from the Jury for her innovative approach. A double distinction went to Victor Salinier (France), who won both the Hermès Fashion Accessories Prize and the Public Prize – City of Hyères.
By bringing together leading figures from all over the world, the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories – Hyères reaffirms its undisputed status as a global platform where emerging creativity can flourish, while celebrating diversity and innovation from the very heart of the fashion industry.
Photos : Edouard Richard