Impressions of #Hyères33

Overlooking the festival. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr
Images by Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr of the 33rd International Festival of Fashion, Accessories and Photography in Hyères.

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Welcome to the festival in Villa Noailles. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

Coffee

Coffee is the elixir of life for all people in the creative industry. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr.

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A snapshot of the amazing exhibition Kamo for Haider Ackermann – A vanishing act by this years’ president of the fashion jury, fashion designer Haider Ackermann. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

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French photographer and president of the photography jury, Bettina Reims' Bettina and Bill installation dedicated a whole room to pop culture and its idols. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

Chanel

Chanel gave a beautiful insight in how to make the brands signature details and embroideries and where the inspiration comes from. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

chill out area

The chill out area at the festival was covered in stripes and invited visitors to pause for a while enjoying a lovely view from the Villa Noailles. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

People

The festival was well attended by young fashion newcomers, insiders and professionals of the creative industry. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

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This year's president of the fashion jury, Haider Ackermann, while examining the finalists’ collections. Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

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Haider Ackermann and actress Tilda Swinton (also member of the jury) in conversation with festival finalist Sarah Bruylant from Belgium, who won the Public Prize of the City of Hyères for her collection "Meet me in another world". Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

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The design duo Rushemy Botter & Lisi Herrebrugh and their label Botter from the Netherlands won the Grand Prix of the 33rd edition of the festival with their collection "Fish or Fight". Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

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A close up of Russian fashion design finalist Antonia Sedakova's collection "Communication Tube". Image Credit: Dorothea Mursch-Edlmayr

Dorothea is Austrian living in the magical French capital right now. After finishing her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Practice in Creative Industries and gaining some work experience in the fashion world she currently pursues her Master in Global Communications at AUP in Paris.  Dorothea is a fashion journalist focusing on sustainability and consciousness in the field. She is a passionate storyteller and loves travelling, music and coffee.