PARIS - Canadian designer Vejas Kruszewski has made the shortlist for the lucrative LVMH Prize for young fashion designers.
The 19-year-old behind Toronto-based label Vejas is among 26 candidates in contention for the prize, which awards the winner a grant of 300,000 euros (C$452,000).
The self-taught designer launched his eponymous label with his first collection at New York Fashion Week last year.
Launched in November 2013, the LVMH Prize was created to support young fashion designers around the world.
The contest is open to those under 40 who have created at least two women's or men's ready-to-wear collections.
A separate prize is also available to three graduates from fashion schools.
