For the fifth consecutive year, Hermès has renewed its collaboration with the International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Accessories in Hyères by presenting the Hermès Fashion Accessories Prize. The competition invites 10 finalists to design a leather fashion accessory—either a piece of jewelry or a belt—using “sleeping materials” in alignment with the brand's core values: quality craftsmanship, excellence in materials, and a balance of elegance, simplicity, and bold innovation.
This year's winner, Clara Besnard, spent six months working closely with Hermès artisans to create her innovative accessory, the “Collier-Ceintures” (Belt-Necklace), which reimagines the belt as a dynamic piece of jewelry. Besnard’s design stood out for its exploration of movement and creative reinterpretation of a classic accessory.
Through this award, Hermès continues its commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting groundbreaking creativity in the fashion industry.
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