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Book your ferry in advance with the company TLV (€24 roundtrip) but there are a half-dozen bike rental services at the port How to spend the day: Families will enjoy the nearby Plage de la Courtade grab a bike and pedal over the Plage d’Argent — named the most beautiful beach in France It’s a 30-minute walk or a 15-minute bike ride There are a few hidden coves around the island with access to sparkling Mediterranean waters but not really large enough for a beach day grab a pair of flippers and a snorkeling mask to visit the Calanque du Brégançonnet or an underwater hike; beneath the waves are weighted buoys with information about the local species Either bring a picnic with you to the island or reserve a table at La Plage d’Argent (open April to September) The menu is coastal with Mediterranean touches with dishes like octopus or tuna for mains Dinner: If you fancy a cocktail before the ferry back, stop in at L’Orangerie, right on the port. The cod acras (little fried balls of dough, spices, and fish) go perfectly with an Aperol spritz. Alternatively, make reservations at Le Cadet 83 in the old port of Hyères for generously plated local dishes in a clean After dark: Looking for a nightcap or to wander a little bit before the evening wraps up? Vinoterre Happy is open late and has a wonderful selection of wines Morning: Wake up slowly in Hyères and embrace the French art of flâneur Café Vola opens at 9am and here you’ll get a perfect espresso in a neighborhood bistro atmosphere the place Saint-Paul or the place Massillon are the spots to people-watch from a café on weekend mornings How to spend the day: Once you’ve pulled yourself from the café terrace wander through the morning market — it takes over the old town and the Avenue Gambetta every Saturday Pick up seasonal produce to prepare a picnic lunch you’ll find the accompaniment: spring radishes A few crottins de chevre — pieces of goat cheese Work up an appetite for that picnic by walking up to the Castel Sainte-Claire a superb neo-Romanesque style mansion built on the foundations of an old convent on your way down from the Château The adjoining park of the same name is classified as a remarkable garden with 6500 sq m of flowers and tropical vegetation You can spend hours wandering around the park and admiring the stunning views of the sea located on the heights of the Castéou hill This stunning fortress was once one of the most important in Provence The original structure dates to the 10th century but in return you’ll get amazing views of the city and the coast Spread out your market haul and enjoy lunch with a view an excellent spot for seafood dishes tucked in a small pedestrian passage A special word for the razor clams and the selection of local beers The restaurant is small — reservations are recommended.  After dark: Catch dinner and a show or try your hand at the games of chance at the Pasino de Hyères In the renovated and luxurious Hotel des Palmiers there is a full agenda of concerts or plays In-house restaurant and lounge Le Vic has live music every Saturday night Morning: Snag a coveted spot at Lilou's beloved brunch service inside the chic restaurant in winter or on the terrace in summer this must-try brunch showcases the best of local and seasonal fare you'll be treated to an impressive spread of home-made French pastries and refreshing citrus salads featuring local citrus This popular brunch changes with the seasons As you’re leaving town, stop near one of the squares to watch a game of boules or pétanque, the emblematic ball-throwing game that is unmissable across the south of France. major names in fashion have taken part in the fashion competition jury which has revealed talents now recognized on the international scene They thus succeed a prestigious list of names who have marked the history of fashion: Paco Rabanne to name a few.The jury of the 40th edition of the Hyères Festival will be composed of: Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. 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Please see our privacy policy for more information On Sunday, the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Accessories, and Photography wrapped its third decade in a transitional mood as menswear carried the day Israeli designer Dolev Elron took home the Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision for a collection in denim called “Casual Turbulence” said he wanted to “take an archetype of hyper-masculinity that we all have in our closet which is so familiar and comfortable that it opens up a space for disruption” in the controlled arc of a zipper on a khaki bomber and checks swirled into optical motifs with an assist not from AI but from “old-fashioned Photoshop” His collaboration with the Lesage embroidery atelier — cut-offs that magnified and distorted a twill weave into jacquard — and a helixed iteration of a vintage Chanel weekender its leather strap an interlaced scribble designed to be worn crossbody Elron takes home a €20,000 cash prize plus a €20,000 grant from Chanel to be put toward a collaboration with one or several maisons d’art at le19M in northern Paris He will also be invited to create a capsule collection for Icicle and receive a fabric allotment from the Alliance for European Flax A discarded mattress dress by Romain Bichot Paris-based Belgian designer Romain Bichot who joined the atelier at Balenciaga just last month the 19M Métiers d’Arts for his collaboration with Lemarié and the L’Atelier des Matières Prize for “Call Me if You Get Lost” a unisex collection inspired by roadworks and street detritus A traffic cone morphed into a jacket shoulder and discarded mattresses were revisited in weathered satin with camellias by Lemarié its undertones of murder mystery wrapped into a dress was draped and folded into a bustier gown anchored by large initialled safety pins and paired with vinyl gloves and a necklace piled with vintage keyrings from the fleas Logan Monroe Goff picked up the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Prize with “Asphalt Cowboy,” a men’s collection melding tailoring and motorcycle racing Paris-based designer Logan Monroe Goff won the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Prize with “Asphalt Cowboy” a men’s collection melding tailoring and motorcycle racing a biker jacket made of canvas placements and pieces from his father’s banged-up racing suit symbolising his move into adulthood as an aspiring designer The Israeli finalist Tal Maslavi scored a special mention for “Sugar Rush” a men’s collection based on instant gratification improbable associations (a leather jacket whirring with massage chair mechanisms such as a temporary tattoo tee and even edibles Whatever goes on in Hyères at night tends to (mostly) stay in Hyères this edition brought a sense that the wild child is growing up and ready to move on wholly unfiltered fashion-palooza is now — not unlike many Parisian houses and the industry at large — facing a time of transition Having rehabilitated the century-old Villa Noailles and revealed as-yet unknowns (Viktor & Rolf the Festival has reshaped its hometown and the surrounding region It now finds itself in a position to anchor its influence within the framework of France 2030 €54 billion project for innovation and reindustrialisation the Villa Noailles could be the epicentre of a nascent Centre National de la Mode a national fashion hub underpinned by more formal structure and sponsorship That development is the culmination of decades of tireless fundraising and impresario of the Hyères fashion festival and its complementary event so a fashion centre seemed legitimate for our 40th,” he said adding that such an entity would encompass information and hard-to-access corners of the ecosystem “Part of the future of Hyères and the region is in play here,” said Jean-Pierre Giran the mayor of Hyères and president of the greater region that includes the port city of Toulon Though he declined to share opinions about Friday’s runway show We’re ready to take initiatives for what should be done tomorrow That includes prioritising shops specialising in fashion and design, he said. One example opened in central Hyères just this week: Banane d’Or, named for a lesser-known moniker for the French Riviera, is run by Kai Kuhne Its wares include a highly curated selection of vintage furniture a small crowd gathered for brunch at the brand-new Hotel Lilou to wish Blanc a happy 60th birthday feelings about his legacy and fashion’s future remained upbeat “The new generation has a way of looking at life differently They live in the visual immediacy of a colour or a sensation,” offered Hubert Barrère which this year fetes its 100th anniversary One example among many: that beer sweatshirt produced for Igor Dieryck “That’s what makes working with this generation so exciting: you take this association of opposites and you wind up creating an entirely new aesthetic “There are no rules anymore,” offered Di Felice “I’m interested in what fashion is becoming There are so many roads to get to where you want to go They all deserve congratulations because they all worked hard Has fashion Substack hit its saturation point? 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Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer but the forecast Mistral over the next two days may have something to say about that south-west and then west from around 16:00 in the afternoon to sundown Sailors have always dealt with the doldrums in their own different ways although in the modern Olympic boat park it is easier to sleep under under a Nacra than an Ilca World Earth Day 2025: SOF and FFVoile show commitment April 22 saw celebrations for the the Earth around the world It is a day with a strong message and an opportunity to take stock of the French Sailing Federation’s environmental commitments in each of their events on the sporting calendar the FFV is acting within the framework of the charter of 15 eco-responsible commitments the use of 18 geostationary buoys to limit sea travel the installation of consumption meters on the coaches’ boats and collaboration with the Porquerolles and Port-Cros national parks to limit the impact of regattas on ecosystems The SOF organisation is also encouraging responsible water consumption in the parking lots by recommending that boats be rinsed only at the end of the week The Sailing Grand Slam calendar has also been designed to limit air travel A responsible regatta is possible…and it’s already happening Nacra 17 (mixed double-handed catamaran) (29 entries) Three races today The Nacra 17s were last back in the boat park just before 20:00 Italy’s duo of Gianluigi Ugolini & Maria Giubilei underlined their class by winning the first and third races of the day and finishing second in the second to consolidate their overnight lead Austria’s Laura Farese & Matthäus Zöchling continued their battle in the first race of the day It was enough to hold onto second place overall ahead of the Dutch duo of Willemijn Offerman & Scipio Houtman winners in Palma and one of the favourites On a day of very varied results through the fleet Belgium’s Isaura Maenhaut & Anouk Geerts won two of the three races to extend their overall lead After finishing the second race in 22nd place but the second victory gives them a nine-point advantage and all their rivals have similarly large discards Spain’s Patricia Suarez Gonzalez & Melania Henke Riera are second overall USA’s Paris Henken & Helena Scutt were second in the second race Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to receive awesome content in your inbox We don’t spam!Read our privacy policy for more info We keep your data private and don't spam. Read our full Privacy Policy © Copyright © 2005-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Live Sail Die Limited The views and opinions expressed on this web site are soley those of the original authors and other contributors These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of official sailing agencies Live Sail Die is a recognised member of the NZ Marine Industry Association.Live Sail Die drone pilots are CAA Part 102 Certificated will be without presidents in its 2025 edition Festival founder Jean-Pierre Blanc announced on Wednesday that the festival will mark its 40th edition with juries made up only of designers and photographers “It was difficult to choose one personality to illustrate 40 years of the festival The alternative that came to me was picking plenty of well-known people as a gift from the festival to attendees and young designers,” said Blanc started in 1985 by a group of youthful idealists is recognized as a significant launch pad for designers Blanc expressed hopes for the festival’s continued contribution to creativity and emerging creation beyond its 40 years This sentiment was supported by this year’s fashion jury members Viktor Horsting Rabanne’s creative director Julien Dossena had been recipients of the festival’s awards These jury members will be on a quest for their 2025 successors Lacoste’s creative director Pelagia Kolotouros Blanc emphasized retaining the festival’s carte blanche principle for selections despite the unprecedented arrangement He suggested discussions might take longer but was confident about the resulting extraordinary prizes Fashion contestants for the prizes hail from Switzerland Fashion accessories will be judged by prominent creators such as Christian Louboutin Hermès’ creative director for fine jewelry The photography finalists will present their work to top-tier image-makers such as Paolo Roversi the winner at the festival’s 32nd edition Competing for the photography prize are entrants from Taiwan the 2024 winners will not be part of the jury determining their successors their work will be displayed through exhibitions at the Villa Noailles during the October festival A novel addition this year is the creation of a Supima Prize each of whom will create an entry using the American-grown Supima cotton fiber will earn fabric support for their next collection in addition to a sponsored trip to the forthcoming Supima Design Lab in New York City this November Emilie Hammen of the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and the Institut Français de la Mode will curate a retrospective exhibition showcasing the festival’s four decades This will replace the usual spotlight on the jury presidents who referred to the 2025 milestone as his finale while committing to at least one more year vowed a treasure trove of contemporary fashion history at Hyères The festive period begins in April with an exhibition at a prominent Paris-based fashion museum and wraps up with an event featuring Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic images of Villa Noailles in November Photography and Accessories Festival – Hyères has been celebrating promising young talents of the creative scene The Fashion Competition of the 39th edition will take place at the Villa Noailles from 10 to 13 October 2024 and will reward one of the 10 finalists revealed in late January Here’s everything you need to know about the finalists and the five-star jury The 10 finalists of the 2024 edition Fashion Competition Over the years the Hyères Festival has become an unmissable event on the fashion scene acting as a stepping stone for young designers—winners have included Viktor & Rolf Felipe Oliveira Baptista and Anthony Vaccarello winning no fewer than three prizes for his YESSIR collection Here are the 10 finalists selected by the fashion jury: Director / artist – co founder of (LA)HORDE collective Co-director of the Ballet national de Marseille Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision 2023 The Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision will be announced on 13 October 2024. Meet Igor Dieryck, winner of the 2023 edition Mercedes-Benz presents a preview of the CLA Class coupe during the 39th Festival d’Hyères in France ahead of its commercial release in 2025 the car manufacturer brings in the real-life model in lush red and its front headlights glimmer through the 274 star-shaped lights They blink day and night at a rhythmic pace informing passersby that there’s a CLA Class coming During the preview that designboom attended the CLA Class has a negative grille for the model which means that the front opening is inverted or indented She adds that it’s uncommon for the car manufacturer to produce something ‘negative’ for the surfaces they’ve taken a risk that pays off as it makes the vehicle appear piercing The Mercedes-Benz coupe is also electric-first and the exterior designer shares that drivers have the option to switch the engine when needed illuminated from the side so it glows at night and the cabin resembles a living room with the fuzzy material used in the flooring A super slim screen in the cabin includes vents for airflow and the design team places speakers in the door panels too for surround sound all images by Thibaut Grevet Inside the CLA Class coupe, the Mercedes-Benz team weaves bamboo fiber into floor mats and adds artificial and vegan silk-like fabric for the door pockets The seats are upholstered in tanned leather made of coffee beans and the designers recycle discarded paper into components to produce the wooden parts found within the car’s design Mercedes-Benz marks the coupe with its iconic star emblem During the festival talk designboom frequented the design team says that they want the star to signal the brand and have it (twice) as a natural design feature in its next models The manufacturer says that the term Erlkönig was introduced by a German automotive magazine for the Mercedes-Benz 180 in 1950 and the upcoming CLA picks up where it left off rear view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class coupe which is set for a 2025 release The camouflaged Erlkönig look has a swirling pattern in charcoal black and silver gray repeating all over the vehicle like an animal print viewers can also see the graffiti-like HYERES lettering in red on the sides and the tire rims of the custom look as it signals the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Mentorship program fashion leaders Orsola de Castro and Tamsin Blanchard of Estethica hosted digital group sessions and one-on-one mentoring for ten young fashion designers and participants on how they can build their own brands their collections are presented at The Shortlisted Showroom It was Logan Monroe Goff who was selected from among the mentorship’s ten finalists to receive the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Prize following the decision of the Festival d’Hyères Fashion Jury All ten finalist collections are featured in the brand campaign with the new CLA as well as the custom Mercedes-Benz is set to release the CLA Class coupe starting in 2025 at the 39th Festival d’Hyères Mercedes-Benz shows the camouflaged Erlkönig look in a campaign video the camouflaged Erlkönig is a concept design tailored to the festival view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class coupe set for 2025 release | image © designboom interior view of the coupe | image © designboom Mercedes-Benz at the 39th Festival d’Hyeres the recipient of the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Prize custom camouflaged Erlkönig look of the CLA Class coupe manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz | @mercedesbenz event: Festival d’Hyères | @villanoailles photographer: Thibaut Grevet | @thibautgrevet AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Congratulations to Logan Monroe Goff for winning the Prix de la Collection Eco-Responsable sponsored by Mercedes-Benz at the 39th annual Festival International de Mode and faculty engage in groundbreaking scholarly research and scholarship that has a global and social impact Our 34 academic centers and institutes defy disciplinary boundaries to address the world’s most pressing problems The groundbreaking research and work done by our students and faculty expand and redraw conventional boundaries Explore work defined by rigorous methodology your intellectual and creative journey moves seamlessly between the classroom and the city of New York Discover a community that will inspire your interests and passions New School students graduate with creative problem-solving skills that change how they investigate Explore inspiring stories from our entrepreneurial alumni and learn more about how we help prepare you for life after graduation with his collection entitled Asphalt Cowboy The event is held annually at the historic Villa Noailles on the French south coast Logan graduated from the BFA Fashion Design in 2023 and is currently enrolled in the MFA Fashion Design & The Arts at Parsons Paris https://villanoailles.com To apply to any of our Bachelor's programs (Except the Bachelor's Program for Adult Transfer Students) complete and submit the Common App online Learn more about How to Apply or to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students complete and submit the New School Online Application and Lisi Herrebrugh and Rushemy Botter all among the past winners of the prestigious top prize It’s no wonder, then, that the festival still manages to pull in heavyweight industry insiders to the south of France each October, even after a busy fashion month. On this year’s jury? Chair Nicolas Di Felice while the Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision went to Dolev Elron meet all the designers at this year’s Festival d’Hyères Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzWhat are the key inspirations behind your collection?The collection is a celebration of French streetwear and football culture My moodboard was filled with iconic streetwear garments like jerseys I realised that football culture is under-explored in fashion both as a moral duty and to connect with younger generations who prioritise it During the Mercedes-Benz [mentorship programme] I focused on sustainable production methods making necessary compromises that often led to creative breakthroughs Grace Wales Bonner and Martine Rose inspire me because they seamlessly blend cultural influences with fashion I strive to merge streetwear with high fashion using diverse narratives to challenge traditional norms CatwalkpicturesWhat was the starting point for your collection?My collection is titled Casual Turbulence It’s about distorting archetypes of hyper-masculinity a piece of clothing that has evolved from being a symbol of rebellion to becoming an everyday generic staple five-pocket jeans are the most recognisable garment in the world Their familiarity is a core element of my collection – it makes us comfortable Sustainability means recognising our responsibility to minimise waste and make conscious choices in the design and development process I focused on sustainable practices by using only production-waste denim fabrics supported by Berto My first major fashion purchase was a pair of Levi’s engineered jeans they were a big source of inspiration for me CatwalkpicturesWhat’s the mood for this collection?It was inspired by a man we regularly saw in our neighbourhood whose rear window was covered with newspaper clippings a soft felt hat faded by the sun and a shirt wrinkled as out of a suitcase We are working with various antique materials with their singularities Our creation is limited in quantities by the vintage resources or deadstock available Each garment is a unique piece or part of a series in which each product is slightly different from each other Create yourself a team; fashion is collective work CatwalkpicturesWhat’s the mood for this collection?The title is Asphalt Cowboy I was really into this idea of youth transitioning into the first stage of adulthood I think it’s a crucial moment where you get to decide your path for your future but also where you have to maintain those youthful qualities that make you who you are sustainability comes down to building a sense of community: once a community is pinpointed or created then there’s the opportunity to put a system in place for that specific group of people it’s a matter of having a collective of efforts in our own areas of expertise In the look I created for the Mercedes-Benz Prize I took a wrecked motorcycle suit and upcycled it into a new garment Because of a combination of superstition and safety reasons a wrecked motorcycle suit can’t be worn again so there’s the opportunity to create a system where the materials can be reused The slow pace here is a welcome break from life in Paris If I had one recommendation for someone travelling to Hyères it’d be to go get a drink at Vola Café at the top of the hill CatwalkpicturesWhat can you tell us about your collection?Call Me If You Get Lost is a night-city stroll The collection takes as its starting point common objects that we come across every day on the streets It explores the boundary between object and garment questioning their categorisation and gender Sustainability isn’t a choice anymore – it’s mandatory I personally only use deadstock fabrics to create my looks All my clothes are also conceived to last in time – that’s another way to approach sustainability CatwalkpicturesWhat was the starting point for collection?This collection explores the modern obsession with instant gratification likening it to the fleeting “sugar rush” after indulging in something sweet reflecting the excitement of the unknown and the tension between short-lived thrills and meaningful self-discovery I used surplus fabric from Rick Owens’s previous season I extended my approach by upcycling a vintage bag I found in a charity shop renewing it while preserving its original charm This experience has fuelled my desire to explore upcycling further in my future work Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzCan you describe your collection?My collection especially in relation to globalisation and how we assign value to seemingly worthless objects One of the key inspirations was the journey of something as simple as a banana box which travels thousands of kilometres and ends up being repurposed into something new means being mindful of how we consume and create this translates to minimising waste by focusing on intelligent cutting techniques that make the most of each fabric and by reusing leftover materials to create new elements like pockets Raf Simons shoes from when he was at Calvin Klein Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzWhat was the starting point for your collection?My intention with this collection was to find a contemporary form for the type of saccharine femininity that I was always drawn to I was trying to use the lingerie and corsetry techniques in a fresh and unexpected way I realised I was making “big girl dresses” the type of dress you are excited but also nervous to try on It’s the type of dress your mother disapproves of and they should be made to last – we shouldn’t dispose of our clothing so quickly I think time and wear imbues clothing with a special quality that cannot be replicated artificially I think about Meadham Kirchhoff’s A Cautionary Tale at least once a week Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzWhat inspired this collection?My collection is based on the double meaning of the word “nature” which refers both to our inner selves and to the plant world To express the need for each of us to assert ourselves For the Mercedes-Benz Prize look in particular I upcycled two of grandmother’s shirts to make a dress I love the upcycling process because I find it very interesting to use garments that already lived A black Dior bar jacket by John Galliano that I found in an outlet in Paris Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzWhat was on your moodboard for this collection?My landscape photography which comes from my own practice of aimlessly strolling around or outside of the city telling the mood and attitude of the collection it could be aesthetic for me as I chose linen material to apply natural dye to embody my photography it also could be considering how the product eventually ends up I made my collection with almost fully cellulose-based material I would recommend trying pastis with mint syrup – a cocktail they call Perroquet Everything You Need To Know About The Met Gala 2025 Join The Vogue Newsletter For The Latest Fashion, Beauty And Street Style Trends Straight To Your Inbox Read Billie Eilish’s May 2025 Cover Interview In Full The Key Spring/Summer 2025 Trends To Know Now Join British Vogue’s Met Gala Community Ahead Of Fashion’s Biggest Night. This link redirects to a third-party website. who launched her eponymous label the same year when she too won the grant offered by the Parisian department store group The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy France — Dolev Elron won top honours at the 39th International Festival of Fashion An Israeli fashion designer based in Stockholm, Elron currently works as a menswear junior designer for Swedish brand Acne Studios. His menswear collection presented at Hyères entitled ‘Casual Turbulence’ featured wave-inspired shapes with a focus on denim Elron said winning “would be beyond all my expectations.” The designer impressed the fashion jury presided by Courrèges creative director Nicolas di Felice with his craftsmanship and clear point of view Elron uses digital software to deconstruct and twist iconic everyday garments like 5-pocket jeans or perfecto jackets while maintaining their functionality The Hyères’ festival came as the fashion industry seeks to chart a way forward amid slowing sales in key regions Major trends like streetwear and luxury logomania have waned heritage-focused aesthetic at many high-end brands Others have doubled down on attention-grabbing viral designs finding the balance between uniqueness and commercial viability is key Elron managed to do so by updating denim—a timeless favourite he said his clothes “should be for everyone Igor Dieryck, last year’s Hyères winner has also been working to back up creative concepts with top-end execution and wearable product He closed out the festival’s runway show with a collection produced using his prize winnings as well as support from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art craftsmanship division Dieryck works in the menswear studio at Hermès and recently launched a capsule knitwear collection with Galeries Lafayettes Dieryck said it was a “valuable exercise” designing at a lower price point and larger scale for his collaboration with the French department store I hope people will wear them and feel something in them,” Dieryck said This year’s fashion jury focused on “the make clarity and sincerity,” of the designers’ collections “You can definitely feel how social media has changed the face of fashion,” said Di Felice Attention-grabbing designs can boost brands’ visibility online a viral collection that won the jury’s honourable mention was that of Tal Maslavi an Israeli designer whose layer-cake derby shoes have won him social-media buzz and were an audience favourite Aligning with his collection’s theme “Sugar Rush,” the models walked his show to the sound of wrapper and chewing noises a La Cambre graduate who works in the studio at Balenciaga won the Prix 19M des Métiers d’Arts and the Prix L’Atelier des Matières Texas-raised Logan Monroe Goff won the Mercedes Benz sustainability prize with his “Asphalt Cowboy” collection London-based designer Chiyang Duan won the grand prize for accessories for his collection that included twisted ski masks who deconstructs and reassembles eyeglasses into sculptural forms won the Hermès accessories prize with a windswept-looking scarf confected from leather belts in collaboration with leatherworkers from the French house Executives from Spanish footwear brand Camper whose creative director Achilles Ion Gabriel presided the accessories jury issued a special prize to Camille Combremont for a unique solutions-oriented point-of-view inspired by camping gear The photography jury was presided over by Spanish photographer and artist Coco Capitán Arhant Shrestha from Nepal won the Photography Grand Jury Prize Basile Pelletier from France won the American Vintage Photography Prize with the UK’s Thomas Duffield receiving special mention Disclosure: Simone Stern Carbone’s housing during the festival was provided by Villa Noailles the architectural landmark and cultural centre that hosts the event Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty For more information read our Terms & Conditions In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025 Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities The Hollywood dealmaker’s new firm is buying the powerful international art fair brand Emanuel’s company and the future of the art business With a new store concept and marketing campaign the designer is looking to widen his brand’s appeal beyond the fashion elite 4G — resellers who run an infamous New York showroom where rappers and athletes pay stratospheric prices to load up on Chrome Hearts and ‘fucking chill’ — have built a business that has doubled sales revenue each year since 2020 The essential daily round-up of fashion news Tel Aviv-born Elron has designed an impeccable He reinterpreted denim looks in original fashion and was appreciated for his innovative garment construction and his entirely novel yet highly wearable shapes The collection as a whole was so unusual that it could have been spawned exclusively by AI though Elron emphasised he only used “good old Photoshop,” drawing his inspiration from the widely used photo editing software.The collar in a classic T-shirt was set off-centre a bomber jacket’s zip bent in a semi-circle the hems in a denim jacket and matching jeans curved in wave-like shapes a shirt's vertical stripes became distorted at the back a handbag’s strap snaked around the wearer's chest a tank-top’s straps turned in on themselves a skirt and a pair of trousers blended smoothly into one another and a leather belt widened to an elliptical shape on the side Even a metal chain worn around the neck was misshapen He won over the jury with his chic-lady looks brimming with humour and graphic patterns and pushing the envelope of sustainability Like the airy bustier dress with train that he fashioned out of a metal-grey car cover which pledged to take it back and market it again after the festival A jury special mention went to Israeli designer Tal Maslavi who caught the eye with his vibrant creativity His collection was entirely based on feelings of wellbeing and joy and featured a mix of assorted items like shoes in the shape of a cake a silicon mini dress similar to a smartphone’s protective shell and a T-shirt glued to the skin like a decal.French designer Gaëlle Lang Halloo meanwhile won the prize awarded by the festival's public and the city of Hyères for her cute a reinterpretation of sportswear inspired especially by football British photographer Thomas Duffield was given a jury special mention and French photographer Clément Boudet won the public’s prize Now in its 39th edition, the annual Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories opens today at villa Noailles in Hyères, France. Following a global open call, ten finalists have been selected by the photography jury, this year chaired by artist Coco Capitán along with fellow jury members including Simon Baker director of Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris AnOther spoke with four of the finalists – who are each exhibiting work in the spectacular 1920s modernist house – to learn more about their work Originally from Switzerland, Kayla Connors has been based in London for several years, having graduated from Central Saint Martins’ MA Fashion Image course in 2022. Arguably the most fashion-focused of the finalists, Connors’ assured tableaux style has seen her shoot commissions for Dazed, Self Service and Alexander McQueen The collaborative aspect of fashion image making is important to Connors who recognises that “it takes a village – my hair makeup and stylists are all so key in making these images happen I would not be able to do what I love without them.” Connors also acknowledges the vital role that Hyères plays in image culture “Exhibiting my work alongside the other finalists is important our images build the voice of fashion and image today we are moving in the right direction but so much still needs to be challenged – new voices need to be nurtured.” Arhant Shresta’s work is rooted in memories of his childhood in Kathmandu an overwhelming desire to experience the night-time culture of his native city a space that he was denied access to while young I explore the fantasy night-time world that I would dream about as a child and would imagine experiencing vicariously through the older women in my family.” Shrestha describes his imagined idea of Kathmandu when he was young as “misty and abstract” compared to the adult reality of directly experiencing a “chaotic pulsating with the densely-packed energy of the bodies that inhabit it dreamy images that represent my childhood perception.” as it is the first time he has exhibited his work outside of Nepal “I am usually quite conservative about sharing my work but I felt like it was the right time for me to send these images out into the world.” Having reconnected with his father after years of estrangement Poppy Promises by British photographer Thomas Duffield follows the eight-year process of rebuilding a relationship that was once strained by his father’s addiction Explaining the role that photography has played in this process “It isn’t the photographs themselves that have helped the most in rebuilding our relationship but rather the activity that surrounded the photographic act In the slow and iterative way that the series was made the camera acted as a catalyst for conversations that may not otherwise have taken place The process of making teases things to the surface so that they can be gently probed this creative outlet offered a means to reconcile with our vulnerabilities and to take authorship over a story that was previously stifled by the stigma and secrecy that often surrounds opioid addiction and the effect it has on families.” as artists but also as humans living in our society everything is being consumed so fast – art included – the first step we can do to fight that and question the way we approach time,” says French photographer Basile Pelletier This approach is inherent in the work that Pelletier is exhibiting at Hyères mainly photographs of his friends taken over several years Water is a permanent feature of Pelletier’s work using it to “disrupt reference points between inside and outside contributing to blurring the reading of reality.” Pelletier invites the audience to imagine their own narrative when looking at the images intending to prompt questions rather than to provide answers The photography prize at Hyères often encourages a dialogue between different approaches to image making “I was always torn between fashion and photography always trying to link both of these passions in my work,” he says I could not be happier with my photographs being shown here The 39th edition of the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories is on show in Hyères from 10 – 13 October 2024 If you're heading to the South of France this summer don't miss Design Parade Hyeres & Toulon 2024 the annual creative extravaganza spotlighting emerging talent in historical locations In the south of France Design Parade 2024 opening weekend unfolded with positive energy friendship and idea exchange across its two hubs of Hyères and Toulon The competition between 20 emerging young creatives across the categories of design and interior architecture took centre stage with projects exploring themes of material innovation returning previous winners and guests of honour such as Fabien Cappello Marion Mailaender and Nathalie du Pasquier amongst others presented site specific and immersive installations across the storied rooms of the Modernist Villa Noailles and the 18th century Ancient Évêché French designers Sacha Parent and Valentine Tiraboschi won the Grand Prix for their moulded sand ornaments that explore how the decorative qualities of nature can become structural in a search for a sustainable and authentic evolution of design history Other original approaches to material innovation amongst the Design nominees include Simon Stanislawski’s colourful seats and sculptures made of used mattresses destined for landfill or burning Juliette Rougier’s elegant furniture pieces clad with discarded reeds for woodwind instruments from a Marseille manufacturer made of the bamboo-like native plant Canne de Provence On the rooftop of Villa Noailles, vividly resourceful objects from plant-pot hammock benches, to rolled galvanised steel watering cans, and mosaic top tables formed a larger than life exhibition by Paris-born and Guadalajara-based Fabien Cappello who participated in the first Design Parade in 2006 and is President of the Jury for Design and guest of honour His ‘non-aspirational aesthetic’ inspired by vernacular culture relates to a ‘new order of values’ where durability and cultural significance are prioritised woodworkers and researchers led a construction workshop using natural materials sourced from the Porquerolles island in Hyeres and a pavilion they made with the same ethos overlooks the scene from a balcony above embodying their intention to connect architecture to the soil In Toulon at the Ancient Évêché romance and escapism abounded across the Interior Architecture displays yet often in reaction to a darker truth lurking beneath the surface escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Sébastien Gafari and Sara Guedes created a dream-like abandoned palazzo as a meeting place for displaced people with nowhere to anchor; while Juliette Simeone and Amelie Dandoy’s decadent ‘solar banquet’ melted into an inferno under increasing summer heat Winner of the Grand Prix for this category Willie Morlon built a painted palace out of plasterboard and polystyrene insulation striking tension between the endurance of precious spaces and the flimsiness of weak materials abundant in contemporary architecture president of the jury judging the 10 all-French Interior Architecture nominees recognised ‘strong attraction to historical references’ layered with ‘a quest for meaning’ across the projects she identifies many of the participants as ‘architect-artists’ who interrogate structure and depth both materiality and philosophically a term that she herself also identifies with The Marseille native often playfully combines contemporary design with artefacts artwork and antique furniture in response to historical and local context as seen within her installation for the Design Parade Toulon The surrealist domestic scenography of Residence Vue Mer is nostalgic for elegant and enduring Mediterranean coastal residential apartment building interiors of the 70s she performs a series of illusions of materials and space; from a bathroom made of soap all mixed with artworks by Moffat Takadiwa or an architects’ desk borrowed from French national furniture collection Mobilier National This approach of ‘remixing’ connecting history with themes of the present day is the subject of an exhibition in Toulon at Hôtel des Arts running in parallel with the Design Parade (titled ‘Remix’) where unused or damaged furniture pieces from the 17th century onwards that have been ‘alienated’ from the collection of the Mobilier National have been reimagined by contemporary designers such as Rodolphe Parent Martino Gamper and Vincent Beurin into new hybridised objects CIRVA (Centre international de recherche sur le verre et les arts plastiques) Mobilier national and the Fondation Carmignac conjured an atmosphere of exchange through symposia awards and social activities such as a generous bond-building coastal lunch at L’Escale – all summarised in two words by Mailaender her two favourite parts of Design Parade: ‘Fiesta et Amour’ Design Parade Hyères is on view until 1 September 2024Design Parade Toulon is on view until 3 November 2024 villanoailles.com journalist and editor covering architecture with particular interest in sustainability After studying History of Art at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and Journalism at City University in London she developed her interest in architecture working at Wallpaper* magazine and today contributes to Wallpaper*, The World of Interiors and Icon magazine She is author of The Sustainable City (2022 a book about sustainable architecture in London a map of 20th-century architecture in Cambridge The opening of Hôtel Lilou is set to revive the tourism scene of the historic French seaside town of Hyères led by Florent Dufourcq and Kim Haddoubegan began by restoring the 19th-century building’s original facade to its 1930s colours ‘We thought returning to the original colours was a sign in the city of something coming back to life,’ says Dufourcq cream and off-white show off Hyères golden light and link together the 37 rooms which the pair divided into four themes inspired by the town and its connection to travel We wanted to tell Hyères’ hospitality story but translate it into something contemporary We want to make it a great destination again,’ adds Haddou Haddou and Dufourcq reimagined typically ornate ceiling mouldings as geometric lines – a design detail mirrored in the winter garden rooms which sees a textured trellis pattern on the walls but we’ve added a contemporary spin with the geometrical lines It’s a balance between something a century old and something modern and graphic’ Rattan furnishings continue the conservatory feel and nod back to the 1930s when the material was an innovation for its malleable properties Arched doorways referencing the city’s early 19th-century Moorish architecture grace some of the rooms – a result of wealthy residents returning from their travels with new design inspirations to further enhance the city’s golden light and pay homage to the golden age of travel Studio Haddou-Dufourcq accented all guest spaces with a bespoke collection of glossy poplar burl wood furnishings inspired by the high-shine art deco woodwork of the Orient Express The rest of the hotel facilities are a natural extension of the rooms with archways linking a burl wood bar to the trellis-lined restaurant allowing guests to wander between the two at leisure The library sees straw-covered walls and floor-to-ceiling windows that maximise Hyères’ summer sun and comprises shelves with tomes on local subjects such as architecture Hôtel Lilou is located at 7 boulevard Pasteur in Hyères, lilouhotel.fr Nicola Leigh Stewart lived in London and Madrid before moving to Paris where she writes about travel and food for the likes of Conde Nast Traveler She has also co-authored Lonely Planet guidebooks on Paris and France and teaches travel writing at the American University of Paris There are 11 finalists in the fashion competition they are coming from six different countries among them four from France and two from Israel French designers are also the most represented in the accessories category which has been sponsoring the Hyères Festival’s most important prize since 2013 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page chose Goff for his skill in incorporating responsible practices from the mentorship into his final collection The designer will be awarded a monetary grant from Mercedes-Benz All ten finalist collections will be featured in the brand campaign with the new Mercedes Benz CLA automobile Echoing the brand’s approach to responsible design production across all stages of the automotive value chain, the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Mentorship was led for the fourth time by partners and sustainable fashion leaders, Orsola de Castro and Tamsin Blanchard of Estethica they welcomed participants for two digital group sessions and one-on-one mentoring The goal of the initiative: To equip the next generation of design leaders with the tools and resources to build their own fashion brands with a considerate “The group of designers this year was particularly exciting This initiative becomes stronger each season and we couldn’t be prouder of the cohort and the alumni we have mentored over the years,” say Orsola de Castro & Tamsin Blanchard Join Our Mailing list The Hyères Festival has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards This article was originally published on FashionUnited.FR Translated with the help of an AI-tool and edited by Veerle Versteeg The 39th International Festival of Fashion and Accessories took place from October 10th to October 13th offering a platform for young designers in fashion This year’s event was presided over by Pascale Mussard with the exhibitions remaining open to the public until January 2025 the festival has provided recognition and support to international fashion designers expanding over the years to include competitions for photographers in 1997 and accessory designers in 2016 Known as the oldest fashion competition for young professionals the festival awarded several prizes in various categories the festival provides two years of ongoing support for participants awarded the Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision to Dolev Elron with additional prizes going to Romain Bichot (19M Métiers d’Art Prize) Logan Monroe Goff (Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Prize) Gaëlle Lang Halloo received the Public Prize from the City of Hyères under the guidance of jury president Coco Capitán the 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize went to Arhant Shrestha Other photography awards included the American Vintage Prize for Basile Pelletier a Special Jury Mention for Thomas Duffield awarded Chiyang Duan the Grand Prix of Accessories while Clara Besnard won the Hermès Fashion Accessories Prize Camille Combremont received a Special Jury Mention and Maria Nava was awarded the Public Prize Victor Marqué crafted the winners’ trophies for the festival continuing a longstanding tradition of celebrating artisanal craftsmanship