Step 3 - Participation to the festival

Preparation from the end of January 2026, festival from 15 to 18 October 2026

After the official announcement in January 2026, the 10 finalists selected by the jury will be required to participate in all stages of preparation with the organisers and partners, and then take part in the festival in Hyères.

From the end of January to October 2026:

• Attend meetings with the organisers (artistic direction, communication, production)
• Attend meetings with festival partners in Paris during the first week of February 2026
• Provide files and texts required for the production of the collective exhibition and the runway show

Early October 2026:

• Finalise preparations at Villa Noailles, Hyères
• Participate in the festival (presentation to the jury, to professionals, and to the public)