Dinan Festival: Brittany Forges Connections Between Designer Fashion and Streetwear

From October 4 to 6, 2024, the International Festival of Fashion Designers will take place in Dinan, a city in the Côtes-d'Armor department in the Brittany region. This event bridges the gap between young fashion school graduates and the streets of the city.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the festival's founder, Dominique Damien Réhel, gathered partners at the Maison de la Bretagne (Paris, 15th arrondissement) to announce the nominees for the 28th edition of the Dinan Festival of Fashion Designers. Among the attendees were familiar faces, including loyal partners Michael Scherpe and Claudia Franz from Messe Frankfurt, who continue to support the festival, especially in today’s challenging economic climate where many uncertainties prevail.

Another significant supporter is the Dinan City Hall, represented by deputy mayor Joëlle Le Guiffant, whose speech once again highlighted the unbreakable bond between the city and this fashion festival. This event uniquely invites both locals and tourists to be part of its dynamic atmosphere—an exceptional feature in the fashion world worth repeating. In addition to organizing a fashion show in the heart of the city, one design from each participant is displayed in the windows of fashion or accessory stores.

The Dinan Festival is also a thriving ecosystem that returns year after year, featuring contributors such as Muriel Piaser (Precious Room), TV host Magloire, Christine Walter Bonini (International Academy of Patternmaking in Paris), and Jean-Luc François. This year, the standout figure renewing his participation and fostering connections between Haute Couture and streetwear is the jury president, Stéphane Rolland.

And the Nominees for the 2024 Dinan Festival Are...

Let’s celebrate those who have the opportunity to participate in the festival and compete for one (or more) of the six prizes awarded:

Womenswear Collections

• Anne Barratte (AICP, France)

• Hajeong Jo (Chardon Savard, South Korea)

• Marie Moreau (LISAA Mode Paris, France)

Menswear Collections

• Clément Isel (MOD'SPÉ, France)

• Hyunmi Joo (Chardon Savard, South Korea)

• Ines Kallel (MOD'ART, Tunisia)

• Lou Simon (LISAA Mode Paris, France)

Gender-Neutral Collections

• Justine Georges (LISAA Mode Paris, France)

• Jeanne Grascoeur (ESMOD, France)

• Emma Welterlin (Chardon Savard, France)

Lea Theres Lahr-Thiele - Festival de Dinan 2024 Credits: F. Julienne

Maël Roussel, Léo Lemée, Adrian Sas, and Lea Theres Lahr-Thiele as Guest Stars

Maël Roussel, winner of the 2022 edition, will present his womenswear collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week in September. Léo Lemée and Adrian Sas, two winners from the 2023 edition, will exhibit their creations crafted from upcycled fabrics, sourced from the archives of the prestigious Lyon-based silk manufacturer Sfate-Guigou.

German couture designer Lea Theres Lahr-Thiele will display her collection, created from dormant stock materials, at the Théâtre des Jacobins. She will also take part in the gala evening fashion show on Saturday, October 5, 2024.