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Hyères Fashion Festival Awards Top Prize to Lucas Emilio Brunner

The Swiss-Chilean designer took top honours at the 40th edition of the festival, which operated in a condensed three-day format this year.
Lucas Emilio Brunner
Swiss-Chilean designer Lucas Emilio Brunner. (Courtesy)
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Lucas Emilio Brunner, a 26-year-old, Swiss-Chilean designer, has claimed this year’s grand prize at 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 with his menswear collection, titled “À Bout de Souffle.” The prize includes a €20,000 ($23,300) grant from Chanel for a collaborative project, an allocation of raw materials and a one-year mentorship from Sterling International.

The festival marked its 40th edition this year, despite facing funding headwinds and the departure of its founder, Jean-Pierre Blanc. The event operated in a condensed three-day format and drew an international crowd of participants and spectators.

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Simone Stern Carbone
Simone Stern Carbone

Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty, with a focus on the dynamic luxury sector.

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