PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

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The 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize

Since the 2023 edition, 7L has supported the winner of the 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize with:

• the creation of a book co-published by Éditions 7L, Atelier EXB and the villa Noailles;
• the organisation of a book launch event featuring an exhibition during Paris Photo at 7L.

The 7L Bookstore was founded in 1999 by Karl Lagerfeld in Paris. 7L stands for 7, rue de Lille, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. “I love this place so much that it’s part of me,” said the great couturier, an insatiable seeker of beauty and knowledge.

Acquired in 2021 by the House of CHANEL, 7L celebrates its founder’s unconditional love for books and photography. It includes a bookstore dedicated to the latest publications in visual arts, a cultural programme named Correspondances inspired by his personal library, as well as the Éditions 7L.
Éditions 7L was launched in 2001 by Karl Lagerfeld with the desire to publish works that echoed his world of friendships, primarily in photography and fashion, or to reissue rare books, with a strong focus on the production quality of the book as an object.

Relaunched in 2023, Éditions 7L revive to mark the centenary of the villa Noailles with a first republication of the writings of Marie Laure de Noailles, La Chambre des écureuils, co-published with Seghers. This collaboration continues in 2024 and 2025 with the publication of her literary essays, Journal d’un peintre, followed by Lettres provençales as well as her poetry Poésies. The Éditions 7L catalogue also includes Triptyque by Ronan Bouroullec, putting into perspective three exhibitions organised as part of the 2023 Design Parade Toulon and Hyères, Xavier Veilhan/ Chanel Haute Couture shows, co-published with Flammarion as well as Loose Fist by Arhant Shrestha, the second book in the 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize collection, co-published with Atelier EXB. Aujourd’hui by Thaddé Comar (2023 prize winner) is the first book in the collection and was released in 2024.

CHANEL partners with the 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize, offering a grant of 20,000 euros to the winner.

American Vintage Photography Prize

For the ninth consecutive year, American Vintage partners with the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories – Hyères through the American Vintage Photography Prize.

Each of the 10 finalists selected by the jury will create a unique print featuring a curated selection of American Vintage pieces. These 10 prints will be exhibited for the duration of the festival at Villa Noailles.

The prize, valued at 15,000 euros, includes:

• A 5,000-euro grant for the winning photographer.
• A fashion photography commission.

The winner is selected by the jury from the ten competing photographers.

Photography Grants

SHERIFF PROJECTS renews for the fourth consecutive year its partnership with the Hyères Festival, supporting the Grand Jury Prize for Photography by producing fine art prints for the finalists.
This initiative aligns with the agency’s commitment to emerging talents in the creative industries. It provides winners with tailored support, highlighting its dedication to fostering new voices in photography.
SHERIFF PROJECTS is a full-service production and post-production agency specialising in luxury, beauty, and fashion. Through a creative approach to technical expertise, it enhances the visual storytelling of prestigious brands.

KITTEN is proud to renew its support for young creators as a partner of the Hyères Festival for the third consecutive year.
KITTEN is a photo, film, and digital content production agency dedicated to the fashion, beauty, and luxury industries. The agency operates in Paris, Barcelona, Milan, and New York.