Entries open for forty first version of Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories

The Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories has opened its name for entries for its forty first version, to be held from October 15 to 18, 2026. Organised yearly by Villa Noailles, the competition has established itself as a landmark occasion for younger designers in trend, images and equipment. It serves as a necessary springboard for rising expertise and helps forge connections with trade professionals.

Entries will stay open till December 15. After this date, Villa Noailles will draw up a shortlist of candidates, to be offered to the varied juries in January. They will then choose the finalists, whose work might be exhibited and showcased on the competition in mid-October.

Since it was based in 1986, the competition has revealed many abilities who’ve gone on to turn into main figures on the worldwide stage. It presents members an distinctive setting by which to fulfill journalists, patrons, main trend homes, expertise scouts, consultants, producers and gallerists, thereby fostering collaboration and recognition. Exhibitions of the finalists’ work stay open to the general public for a number of months, extending the visibility of younger designers.

Each competitors, whether or not trend, images or equipment, brings collectively ten finalists chosen by prestigious juries. The competition is supported by main companions resembling Chanel, LVMH, Hermès, 7L, FHCM, DEFI, Supima, American Vintage and Le 19M. Since final October, Hugo Lucchino has been on the helm of Villa Noailles, succeeding Jean-Pierre Blanc, who formed the establishment for almost 4 a long time.

As a reminder, the principle winners of the 2025 version have been Lucas Emilio Brunner, who received the Grand Prix du Jury Mode, Noémie Ninot, winner of the Grand Prix du Jury Photographie, and Amaury Darras, who obtained the Grand Prix du Jury Accessoires. The Hyères Festival thus continues to play a necessary function in discovering and selling rising expertise, providing younger designers a singular platform and a gateway to the skilled world.