Monday 4 May 2009


The winners of the Hyères festival were announced Sunday evening by Kriss Van Assche, president of the jury mode. This year, the couple Latvia Marite Mastin & Rolands Peterkops won the "Grand Prix du Jury L'Oréal Professionnel".

For 24 years, the Festival International de la Mode et de la Photographie d'Hyères brings together ten designers and ten photographers to celebrate these two medium. Marked by catwalks shows and exhibitions, it is held each year at the Villa Noailles by a prestigious jury. The festival was chaired by Kris Van Asche, partly supported by Zoe Cassavetes, Jefferson Hack and Nan Goldin. Photographer Steven Meisel (collaborated with Lanvin, LV, Madonna etc.) will be honored with a retrospective exhibition from 2 May to 7 June.