Australia’s Christopher Esber Wins Andam Grand Prize 2024

Sydney-based designer Christopher Esber received grand prize on the French vogue business’s 2024 Andam awards.

Esber, who is understood for his modern, summery eveningwear, will obtain a grant of €300,000 to develop his model in addition to a yr of mentoring from Saint Laurent artistic director Anthony Vaccarello.

Emeric Tchatchoua’s 3.Paradis received the runner-up Particular Prize, whereas the Pierre Bergé award for artistic vogue ideas went to Edmond Luu’s Pièce Distinctive. Amsterdam-based Maedam received the equipment prize, whereas Pauline Weinmann’s Different Innovation model received the innovation award.

The Andam Prize, France’s largest and most established award programme for vogue, gives key business recognition for rising designers. The prize is backed by main vogue teams like LVMH and Kering in addition to France’s tradition and financial system ministries. Winners are anticipated to take care of an financial exercise in France following the prize, doubtlessly by exhibiting throughout Paris’ vogue week or working an atelier, retailer or workplace.The awards have been introduced at a celebration within the Palais Royal gardens on the closing night of Paris Couture Week, offered by a jury chaired by Vaccarello.

Earlier winners within the programme’s 35-year historical past embrace a star-studded line-up of vogue figures, starting from business legends like Martin Margiela (who received the primary version in 1989) and A.P.C.’s Jean Touitou, or newer runway successes like Marine Serre and Y/Undertaking.

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Chloé and Lacoste will mentor this yr’s vogue prizes, whereas Hermès will tutor the equipment winner.