Designer: Igor Dieryck wins the PREMIÈRE VISION GRAND JURY PRIZE at Hyères International Festival

At the 38th Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories, Belgian designer Igor Dieryck was announced as the winner of the Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision, the Prix 19M Métiers d'art and the Prix du Public.  The event took place on October 15th 2023 at 100 year-old Cubist chateau-turned arts center - Villa Noailles.

"YESSIR" collection by Igor Dieryck who received support from several exhibitors of Première Vision Paris,
including Labels & Things - L&T Caps, Libeco, Beppetex and Rifra Nastri.
Photo courtesy of Première Vision

As part of his prize, the young designer's collection entitled “YESSIR” will be featured in an exhibition dedicated to him at the next edition of Première Vision Paris - one of the industry's most respected international trade fair which will take place February 6, 7 and 8 2024 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.

Dieryck has won prize money of 20,000 euros and also will enjoy collaborations with some of the fashion industry's top names, including an opportunity with Chanel’s Métiers d’Art division to present on the runway in Hyères next year, as well as producing two capsule collections, one with Paris fashion department store Galeries Lafayette, and another with the high-end, eco-friendly label ICICLE, which will hit stores spring of 2024.

The 24-year-old Dieryck is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Brussels and recently joined the Hermès men’s wear studio.  Inspiration for his winning collection came from his work experience at a hotel where he observed "Grand Hotel-era" life while studying for his fashion degree in Antwerp.  

Desolina Suter, Première Vision Fashion Director, comments: "We are more than delighted to welcome Igor's "Yessir" collection to Première Vision Paris in February 2024. The scenography will be directly inspired by his universe, both formal and conceptual. His creations, with their bright colours and bold aesthetic, suggest a retro ambience, providing a captivating visual experience."

As a partner of the Grand Prix du Jury since 2011, Première Vision supports the finalists in the creation and production of their collection. This year's winner Igor Dieryck also received support from several Première Vision trade exhibitors: Labels & Things - L&T Caps, Libeco, Beppetex and Rifra Nastri.