Satu Maaranen Grand Prize Winner Hyres 2013

PARIS, Apr 28, 2013/ — With the womenswear collection entitled “Garments in Landscape”, Finland’s Satu Maaranen won this year’s Hyeres Festival Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision.The highest award given at Hyeres, the prize was given along with a grant of 15,000 euros.

Ever pleased to support young designers, Première Vision strengthens its partnership with the Festival d’Hyères. As of this edition, the Grand Prix du Jury becomes the Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision.

As at each edition, Première Vision once again welcomed the 10 finalists last February. These young designers were able to meet the exhibitors of the Première Vision, Modamont and Expofil trade shows. Depending on their projects, they were able to choose their yarns, fabrics or accessories.

Satu Maaranen is also provided a high level of visibility in terms of international fashion professionals at both Première Vision New York (22 & 23 July) and Première Vision Paris (17-19 September).

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Photos by Etienne Tordoir

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