The LVMH Prize 2025 Semi-finalists Have Been Announced
The LVMH Prize 2025 has unveiled its 20 semifinalists, with designers hailing from 15 countries—including first-time representations from Egypt, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia since the prize’s launch in 2013. These emerging talents will showcase their collections in Paris on March 5th and 6th during Fashion Week, where a panel of industry experts will narrow the selection to eight finalists. Prizes at stake are the Grand Prize of €400,000 and a year-long mentorship from LVMH teams in sustainability, marketing, manufacturing, legal affairs, and financial management. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize will award €200,000 and one year of mentorship, and the Savoir-Faire Prize of the same amount, will be awarded for exceptional craftsmanship.Public voting for favorite collections will be open from March 5th to 9th at lvmhprize.com. Notably, Cynthia Merhej of Renaissance Renaissance (Lebanon, 2021) and Soshi Otsuki of Soshiotsuki (Japan, 2016) return to the competition alongside 18 others, including, Alainpaul (France), All-in (U.S./Norway),Boyedoe (Ghana), Francesco Murano (Italy), Josh Tafoya (U.S.), KML (Saudi Arabia), Meruert Tolegen (U.S.), MFPEN (Denmark), Nicklas Skovgaard (Denmark), Penultimate (China), Pillings (Japan), Sinéad O’Dwyer (Ireland), Steve O Smith (U.K.), Tolu Coker (U.K.), Torisheju (U.K.), Yasmin Mansour (Egypt), Young N Sang (South Korea), and Zomer (The Netherlands). [WWD]
Michael Rider’s Debut Show For Celine Is Coming
Michael Rider, who began his role as Celine’s new artistic director earlier this year, will debut his first collection in Paris on July 6 at 2:30 p.m. CET. The show is scheduled between Paris Men’s Fashion Week (June 24th–29th) and Paris Couture Week (July 7th–11th). It remains unclear whether Rider’s debut will feature womenswear, menswear, or both, but it marks a significant shift for Celine as the brand returns to a physical runway format. In recent years, Celine’s collections were presented through films directed by Hedi Slimane, the former artistic, creative, and image director, often outside the official fashion week calendar. Celine joins a growing list of fashion houses unveiling collections under new creative leadership in 2025, including Chanel, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten, Blumarine, Alberta Ferretti, and Bottega Veneta. [WWD]
Document Journal Is Launching a Beauty Biannual
Document Journal is expanding its creative universe with the launch of a biannual beauty spinoff that blends art, science, and culture in its 400-page debut issue. Featuring original cover artwork by Francesco Vezzoli, the issue explores beauty through a profile of biomedical scientist Augustinus Bader, an in-depth look at ancient wellness rituals, and an essay by Donatien Grau—Louvre executive and scholar—who describes beauty as “the achievement of individual conceptuality.” Adding to its appeal is a 40-page photo portfolio by Inez and Vinoodh, capturing 20 creatives from New York’s vibrant downtown scene, alongside a striking cover starring Julianne Moore. Launch events are planned during Paris Fashion Week, with copies hitting newsstands around February 25th. [WWD]
NYFW Streetstyle
New York Fashion Week wrapped just as quickly as it arrived. Before the models move on to London, take a look at their best street style moments between shows like Carolina Herrera, Luar, and Thom Browne on the last days of NYFW. Find more of Melodie Jeng’s best model off-duty looks, only on Models.com.
Model of the Week: Hot Lister Zaram Obasi Got His Start at Saint Laurent
As fashion month takes a well-needed pause, Models.com brings you Model of the Week Zaram Obasi who got his start at Saint Laurent. With his exclusive interview, shot by Dani Bastidas, learn how the Hot Lister got scouted, his other passions besides modeling, and one song he has on repeat. Click the link here for the interview.
MDC Selects: These Model Rookies Have Climbed Mountains
A new group of MDC Selects has arrived, and these models have climbed mountains to get here. Read up on how they got started, issues they’re passionate about, and more about their stories. Check out the interview here.
Don’t forget to watch a Day In The Life with Nayonikaa Shetty at Tory Burch, Joan Smalls at Luar, and Sijia Kang at Thom Browne.
