A dedicated launch-pad for emerging designers and photographers, the Hyères Festival is focused around exhibitions, conferences, and two competitions, involving ten designers ad ten photographers, selected by two juries consisting of members of both fields. The work of the chosen candidates is presented to the jury and the public in either fashion shows (designers) or group exhibitions (photographers). Directed and founded in 1986 by Jean-Pierre Blanc Headed by Didier Grumbach. The Fashion Designers Winners of the Hyères Festival 2016: GRAND PRIX OF THE JURY PREMIÈRE VISION WATARU TOMINAGA JAPAN Menswear As at each edition, Première young designers were able to meet the exhibitors and manufacturers of the Première projects, they were able to choose their yarns, fabrics or accessories. They were also accompanied during the making of their collection. The audacity, the graphic strength and strong visual impact of the collection of Wataru Tominaga, supported by his research on materials and technical clothing convinced unanimously the jury. This work seems to exceeds the limits of male / female equality to create a positive dynamic. THE GRAND PRIX OF THE JURY PREMIÈRE VISION Paris shows – a collaborative project with some of CHANEL’s Métiers d’art, up to 15,000 euros – a collaboration with Petit Bateau on one or more of its emblematic products CHLOÉ PRIZE HANNE JURMU ET ANTON VARTIAINEN FINLAND In ‘an area of climate changes’, Hanne Jurmu and Anton create beauty and poetry with what is considered junk. With this collection, they arouse a romantic feeling. PUBLIC AWARD CITY OF HYÈRES AMANDA SVART SWEDEN Condividi:FacebookX Related
