Lucas Emilio Brunner, a 26-year-old, Swiss-Chilean designer, has claimed this yr’s grand prize on the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and Photography.
Brunner, a graduate of École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Visuels de La Cambre in Brussels, impressed the jury along with his menswear assortment, titled “À Bout de Souffle.” The prize features a €20,000 ($23,300) grant from Chanel for a collaborative challenge, an allocation of uncooked supplies and a one-year mentorship from Sterling International.
The competition marked its fortieth version this yr, regardless of going through funding headwinds and the departure of its founder, Jean-Pierre Blanc. The occasion operated in a condensed three-day format and drew a global crowd of members and spectators.
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