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Hyères Festival: Who Will Succeed Lucas Emilio Brunner?

September 15, 2026
Première Vision Paris

2026 marks a new chapter in the evolution of the Hyères Festival. Born in a city close to the hearts of poets and artists, and nestled in the home of illustrious patrons, the Festival remains a cradle of creative avant-garde, where fashion and photography converge. From curious visitors and passionate enthusiasts to industry professionals, for over 40 years festival-goers have come to villa Noailles for the unique energy that sets the pulse of creativity.

Chemena Kamali

This year, three women, three international creatives and three jury presidents have generously agreed to share their perspectives on a new generation of artistic talent, respectively across fashion, photography and accessories: Chemena Kamali, Creative Director of Chloé, Camille Vivier, photographer, and Cecilie Bahnsen, founder of the Cecilie Bahnsen house. Under the leadership of its new executive director, Hugo Lucchino, alongside its new president, Valérie Duport, the art centre’s team has envisioned a new artistic direction led by Magalie Guérin, working with Nataniel N.M. Robert for fashion, Rebecca Cuglietta for photography and Florence Tétier for accessories.

Don’t miss it! Hugo Lucchino will be the guest of the next issue of Visions.

The Festival retains the foundations that define its unique character: group exhibitions by the finalists, fashion shows, solo exhibitions by the previous year’s winners, workshops dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship, and conferences exploring the key challenges facing fashion and photography. The young finalists across the three competitions, also supported by the Festival’s partners, benefit from attentive, personalised mentorship designed to help them fulfil their potential and develop their projects. This new edition places discovery and encounters with emerging talent at the heart of its programme.

Meet the 10 finalists of the fashion competition

Brais Albor Rodriguez Spain Menswear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Thomas

Sofia Castellon Mexico - USA Womenswear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Adèle

Yui Chen China Unisex Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Lana

Loïs Cousin France Menswear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Léo

Rachel Luurssen Netherlands Unisex Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Lana

Jennifer Milleder Austria Womesnwear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Lana

Farnia Salim Iran Womenswear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Lana

Dieter Vlasich Obermann Mexico - Germany Unisex Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Léo

Matil Vanlint Belgium Unisex Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Léo

Xiao Xu China Menswear Creative Direction: Temple Office @temple.office Photographer: Margaux Salarino @margellea Model: Léo

See you in Hyères, from 15 to 18 October to discover the personalities who will shape the creativity of tomorrow.

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