Entries open for 41st edition of Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories

The Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories has opened its call for entries for its 41st edition, to be held from October 15 to 18, 2026. Organised annually by Villa Noailles, the festival has established itself as a landmark event for young designers in fashion, photography and accessories. It serves as an essential springboard for emerging talent and helps forge connections with industry professionals.

Entries will remain open until December 15. After this date, Villa Noailles will draw up a shortlist of candidates, to be presented to the various juries in January. They will then select the finalists, whose work will be exhibited and showcased at the festival in mid-October.

Since it was founded in 1986, the festival has revealed many talents who have gone on to become leading figures on the international stage. It offers participants an exceptional setting in which to meet journalists, buyers, major fashion houses, talent scouts, consultants, manufacturers and gallerists, thereby fostering collaboration and recognition. Exhibitions of the finalists’ work remain open to the public for several months, extending the visibility of young designers.

Each competition, whether fashion, photography or accessories, brings together ten finalists chosen by prestigious juries. The festival is supported by major partners such as Chanel, LVMH, Hermès, 7L, FHCM, DEFI, Supima, American Vintage and Le 19M. Since last October, Hugo Lucchino has been at the helm of Villa Noailles, succeeding Jean-Pierre Blanc, who shaped the institution for nearly four decades.

As a reminder, the main winners of the 2025 edition were Lucas Emilio Brunner, who won the Grand Prix du Jury Mode, Noémie Ninot, winner of the Grand Prix du Jury Photographie, and Amaury Darras, who received the Grand Prix du Jury Accessoires. The Hyères Festival thus continues to play an essential role in discovering and promoting emerging talent, offering young designers a unique platform and a gateway to the professional world.