The LVMH Prize has unveiled its nine finalists for 2026, selected from a record 2,400 applications across over 100 countries. The three women and six men — from the US, Sweden, Belgium, France, Spain, the UK, Kenya, China, and Georgia — will present their collections on September 4 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The LVMH Prize offers 400,000 euros ($430,000) and a year of mentorship; the Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes each offer 200,000 euros ($215,000). Winners will be announced at the September 4 final.

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