Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative
Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative
Renewed for its second edition, the Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduate Initiative rewards the innovation, creativity, and talent of design students. Since its debut in November 2023, more than 400 talented students from around the world have participated in the competition, which is dedicated to supporting the next generation of leather goods and accessories designers.
Winners 2025
The House is delighted to announce the Louis Vuitton Design Graduates Initiative 2025 winner: Kexin Zhang.
Kexin Zhang is a Chinese designer with a rich background in jewelry, cultivated at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (TAFA) and honed at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, where she specialized in jewelry design, goldsmithing, and silversmithing.
Her dedication to excellence, keen fashion sensibility, and innovative spirit are evident in her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship. The projects she presented for the competition showcase her focused ambition to seamlessly integrate her existing skills with the world of leather goods design.“When I design, I'm driven to explore every possibility. The process feels limitless; I want to experience it all. This opportunity is an exciting avenue for that exploration,” says Kexin.
Kexin will join the design, creative, and studio teams for the House's leather goods and accessories.
The Jury
Sharing a passion for innovation and audacious creativity, the designated Initiative jury has been selected for their expertise in finding talent with promising potential to join the House’s renowned design Métiers.