Selection reflects the continued institutional role of ANDAM Fashion Awards in shaping emerging design talent through a multi-partner support and jury-led process
ANDAM has unveiled the 11 finalists for the 37th edition of its Fashion Awards, following a review of applications by a 31-member jury panel for the 2026 cycle, with selected designers now advancing to present their projects ahead of the final awards decision scheduled for July 1 in Paris.
After reviewing the applications received this year, the 31 members of the judges panel have selected the 11 finalists of the 2026 ANDAM Fashion Awards.
Among this year’s Grand Prize and Special Prize nominees are Egonlab, Fidan Novruzova, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Pauline Dujancourt, and Zomer, while the Accessories Prize shortlist includes Anthony Calydon, Boyarovskaya, Maitrepierre, Bonastre, Mara Paris, and Phileo. The Pierre Bergé Prize nominees were also announced, though full listings were not detailed in the official release. The finalists will now present their projects to the jury on July 1, where winners will be determined based on both creative direction and business potential, reinforcing ANDAM’s dual focus on design innovation and commercial viability.
“Chairing this year the 37th ANDAM Fashion Awards has a very special resonance for me. Thirteen years ago, this prize changed my life and gave a decisive boost to my career. ANDAM embodies something rare and precious: a sincere commitment to emerging designers and the freedom to dream in France. Being able, in my turn, to support this new generation is a source of immense pride.” Alexandre Mattiussi, Creative Director and Founder, Ami Paris President of the Jury and Mentor of the 2026 Andam Grand Prize
“ANDAM is, at its heart, a story of transmission – of mentors, of patrons deeply committed over time, and of young creators offered far more than a financial award. It is this transversal accompaniment, these encounters and counsel, that alter the course of a career and define the singular nature of our prize. Our eleven 2026 finalists stand as living proof that believing in the next generation is the finest investment one can make in the future of our industry and of creation itself.” Nathalie Dufour, Founder and Director of ANDAM
Beyond the prize structure, ANDAM continues to position itself as a long-term incubator for emerging labels through an expanded ecosystem of industry partners. Designers selected for 2026 will gain access to resources and mentorship across a network including Balenciaga, Karla Otto, Longchamp, OTB, Swarovski, and Zalando, alongside institutional support from IFM Accelerator and IFCIC for French-based participants. Initiatives such as access to deadstock materials, showroom exposure, sustainability sessions, and strategic development programs underscore the awards’ increasing emphasis on infrastructure-building rather than one-off recognition.
Founded in 1989 by Nathalie Dufour and chaired by Guillaume Houzé, ANDAM continues to operate as a hybrid platform combining financial awards with structured mentorship and industry access, supported by both public institutions and a broad coalition of luxury and fashion stakeholders including Chanel, Hermès, Kering, LVMH, Saint Laurent, and others. As the 2026 finalists prepare to present their work, the awards reaffirm their role as a key pipeline for identifying and shaping the next generation of design talent within the European fashion system.