ANDAM 2026 Winners Celebrated at Palais Royal

The 37th ANDAM fashion prize ceremony was held at the Palais Royal gardens in Paris, where winners were announced amid a focus on emotion and human sensibilities. Grand Prize winner Marie-Adam Leenaerdt, founder of her three-year-old namesake brand, expressed readiness for the next chapter. Pauline Dujancourt, whose brand emphasizes hand-craftsmanship and women's financial independence in Peru, was moved by the industry's support. Anthony Calydon, a 23-year-old designer who learned beading from his mother at Swarovski, launched his line two-and-a-half years ago. Jury president Alexander Mattiussi of Ami emphasized voting from the heart, while ANDAM founder Nathalie Dufour noted the jury's focus on human skills. Jean-Jacques Picart, a jury member for all 37 editions, highlighted Paris's unique creative emotion versus business in New York or Milan. The event also featured attendees such as Michèle Lamy, Jeanne Cadieu, Guillaume Houzé, and Olivier Guillemin, a winner of the first ANDAM Prize in 1989 alongside Martin Margiela.