LVMH reveals final cut for LVMH Prize

LVMH has unveiled the eight finalsts shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers.

The finalists, selected from 26 semi-finalists by a panel of 45 international fashion experts, are: Arthur Arbesser, Coperni, Craig Green, Faustine Steinmetz, Jacquemus, Marques' Almeida, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh and Vetements.

The winner will be selected by a star-studded jury -- including fashion greats such as Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Raf Simons, Riccardo Tisci, Phoebe Philo, JW Anderson and Nicolas Ghesquière -- and announced in May.

The award, launched in 2014, will see the winning fashion designer receive €300,000 in prize money, in addition to 12-months personalized assistance from LVMH teams to help build their buisness. Areas of focus throughout the mentorship will include: intellectual property, marketing, production and distribution.