ACM X LOUIS VUITTON | ACCESSORIES DESIGN GRADUATES INITIATIVE COMPETITION

We are delighted to announce its collaboration with Louis Vuitton for the inaugural edition of the Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative competition. This initiative aims to identify upcoming accessories designers, providing a unique opportunity for the top five individuals to collaborate with Louis Vuitton’s esteemed leather goods and accessories team.

To launch this exciting project, Baron Osuna, LVADGI & Special Projects Manager at Louis Vuitton, engaged with students of the Master’s in Accessories Design and 3yr BA in Costume & Fashion.

THE CONTEST

The objective of this initiative is to acknowledge the creativity, style, and talent of the emerging generation of fashion designers. Louis Vuitton seeks young talents with visionary concepts in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, aligning seamlessly with ACM’s values, which seamlessly blend traditional expertise with innovative approaches.

In a one-on-one sessions, our students had the chance to present the first ideas of their projects to Baron Osuna, receiving invaluable feedback for refining their work. This feedback focused on enhancing personal creativity while aligning with the brand’s requirements. Baron Osuna emphasized Louis Vuitton‘s objective of identifying new and extraordinary talents capable of infusing freshness and creativity into a continuously expanding sector teeming with growth and career opportunities.

NEXT STEPS

Contest participants had the chance to present their ideas to the Louis Vuitton team and receive valuable feedback. The final selection process will assess their achievements based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including their creative process, product design, drawing skills, fashion and luxury knowledge, consistency, comprehension of the Louis Vuitton brand, and proficiency in oral, written, and visual communication.

The pre-selection phase for applicants will continue until March, with the finalists being invited to Paris in April to meet the Louis Vuitton jury representatives and showcase their projects.

Stay tuned for further updates on this initiative in the upcoming months.