ssstein shortlisted as LVMH Prize 2026 semi-finalist

The semi-finalists are to gather at the LVMH Prize showroom during Paris Fashion Week on March 4 and 5 to present their collections to the press and to the prize’s Experts, who will vote to select eight finalists.

The general public will be invited to discover the designers and vote for their favorite collection online from March 4 to 8.

About ssstein, ssstein is a Japanese brand founded in 2016 by self-taught designer Kiichiro Asakawa. Each garment is defined by a refined silhouette that highlights fabric quality and natural drape. Collections are based on menswear, shaped through expert pattern-making informed by classical tailoring. ssstein develops exclusive textiles in-house and sources premium materials globally. The brand favors quiet sophistication, balancing strong forms with minimalism. Winner of the Fashion Prize of Tokyo 2025, ssstein presented its first show at Paris Fashion Week in January 2025.

All images ssstein shortlisted as LVMH Prize 2026 semi-finalist by the brand. PR Romcom Global.