Winner : Anthony Vaccarello
Jury Prize: Jan-Jan Van Essche
Emerging Talent of the Year: Igor Dieryck
Professional of the Year: Frederik Heyman
Changemaker of the Year : Laetitia Bica
Most Promising Graduate of the Year: Leslie Novignon (Francisco Ferrer in Brussels)
Anthony Vaccarello, creative director at Saint Laurent since 2016, can call himself ‘Designer of the Year 2023’.
You can read an excellent article with Antony Vaccarello by Nick Haramis for the New York Times.
Fashion designer Jan-Jan Van Essche wins jury prize of Belgian Fashion Awards 2023
Fashion designer Jan-Jan Van Essche has won the jury prize of the Belgian Fashion Awards 2023. The organization announced this on Thursday evening.
Van Essche founded his fashion label of the same name in 2010 and, despite remaining under the radar for a long time, is highly regarded internationally by connoisseurs. The judges praised its authenticity, consistency and very clear identity. “Jan-Jan Van Essche brought slow fashion before the phenomenon had a name. He deserves the ‘Jury Prize’ because he shows that it is not about the size of your business, but about your talent,” he said.
Young fashion designer Igor Dieryck takes home the ‘Emerging Talent of the Year’ award, digital artist Frederik Heyman takes home ‘Professional of the Year’
Changemaker of the Year
This year’s ‘Changemaker of the Year’ award goes to Laetitia Bica, a contemporary artist who places research at the heart of her work. Leslie Novignon, who graduated with a master’s degree in fashion and pattern design from the Haute École Francisco Ferrer in Brussels, receives the ‘Most Promising Graduate of the Year’ award.
JAH 01-12-23, 00:24 Source: Belga
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