IFM Students Awarded at the 40th Hyères Festival

IFM was well represented at the 40th edition of the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories – Hyères, a three-day event celebrating creativity and emerging talent in fashion, accessories, and photography.

Congratulations to our three award winners, as well as all our finalists.

Fashion

• Noah Almonte – Prix Supima (BA in Fashion Design, 2024): Created for the 40th anniversary of the Festival, this prize rewards the best use of SUPIMA cotton. The winner receives fabric support for their next collection and a trip to New York for the Supima Design Lab 2025.
• Youssef Zogheib – Prix du Public de la Ville d’Hyères (MA in Fashion Design, 1st year): This prize is determined by the public attending the event.

Accessories

• Luisa Olivera – Prix Hermès (Bachelor Modéliste Concepteur, 2020): The Prix Hermès recognizes a young designer for creating a pair of gloves that combines innovation, craftsmanship, and functional aesthetics. The award includes a €20,000 grant.
• Julien Simar – Finalist (BA in Fashion Design, 2022 & MA Accessories Design, 2024)

These distinctions highlight the creativity, craftsmanship and artistic vision of IFM students, and reflect the school’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of designers.

A big thank you to the Villa Noailles and all its partners for their continuous support of young talents and their essential role in promoting the future leaders of fashion and design.