By Marcellous L. Jones


St. Malo , France – The results are in from the 15 th Annual Dinard Fashion Festival and the big winners are Cyril Lambert of France, Eun Jung Choi of Korea , Keisuke Nagami of Japan and design duo LUIZE SCHWARZE & FRANCK POUCHOULIN . Lambert and Keisuki respectively won the grand prizes for menswear and grand prize for women’s wear.

For his win, Lambert received a check for 1500 € from the Fédération Française des Industries du Vêtement Masculin . He will also be given a stand space at the next Casabo Prêt-à-Porter Pari s . Ricard will sponsor his next collection which will be presented to the international press at a date during the year. Lambert’s win was logical as he presented a collection of sophisticated and superbly cute suits and leather pieces, which were far superior in style and “finish” than that of his competitors.

Keisuke won the women’s competition hands down thanks to his innovation and finishing touches. He will receive support for his next full collection from the city of Dinard and the Fédération Française du Prêt-à-Porter Féminin. His prize package will include a stand at the PRÊT-A-PORTER PARIS trade shows., a check for 1000 € from the Fédération Française du Prêt-à-Porter Féminin and a second check for 1000 € from the l’ Union Française des Industries de l’Habillement , a one week stay for 2 persons at the Accor Thalassa Dinard. Ricard will sponsor his collection to be presented to the international press at a date during the year. Fashion brand Célio will organize an exposition of his collection at the Galerie Célio situation on Avenue des Champs Elysées.

He will also receive a one week hotel stay for 2 persons at the Accor Thalassa Dinard

Among the other winners are the design duo LUIZE SCHWARZE & FRANCK POUCHOULIN , who captured the Special Prize offered by the Mairie de Paris. They will receive a check in the amount of 4000 €, a stand at PRÊT-A-PORTER PARIS®, a week hotel stay for two at the Accor Thalassa Dinard.

The special Youth Prize was awarded to EUN JUNG CHOI who will receive a check for 4000 € and the support of the Ministry of Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Vie Associative , the Who’s Next fashion tradeshow and the Office Franco-Québécois pour la Jeunesse. She will have a stand at the Who’s Next fashion trade show, receive a roundtrip ticket to Montreal, Canada where she will participate in the Montreal Fashion Week, 500 €, a hotel stay for 2 persons at the Accor Thalassa Dinard