Original Story Published by: Olivia Petter for The Independent
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The eight finalists hail from all over the world.
For the first time in its five-year history, the prestigious LVMH prize for young fashion designers has chosen two African finalists.
South Africa’s Thebe Magugu and Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize are among the eight fledgling talents in with a chance to win €300,000 (£256,870) and mentoring from the LVMH group for a whole year.
The LVMH prize was established in 2014 to help emerging designers establish themselves in the industry.
The winner will receive support for every component of their business, from distribution and production to advertising and marketing.
LVMH, or LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, is the French multinational luxury goods company that owns some of the world’s most esteemed fashion houses, including Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Celine, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior and Givenchy.
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