Who are the rising stars in the current global fashion scene?

There’s no single scoreboard for fashion’s next big names, and “rising” can mean a designer gaining international attention, building a distinctive label, or bringing a perspective that has been underrepresented. A few names worth watching across different regions and approaches:

• Ellen Hodakova Larsson (Hodakova, Sweden): Her inventive use of reworked vintage garments gives familiar materials unexpected forms. She won the 2024 LVMH Prize, a major boost to her international profile.
• Rachel Scott (Diotima, Jamaica/United States): Scott brings Jamaican references and handwork into contemporary womenswear. Her work connects Jamaican craft and culture with a sharp, modern silhouette; she was named the 2024 CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year.
• Satoshi Kuwata (Setchu, Japan/Italy): Kuwata’s collections play with the meeting of Japanese and Western dressing traditions. He won the 2023 LVMH Prize, and his Japanese and Western tailoring remains a distinctive thread in the label.
• Steven Stokey-Daley (S.S. Daley, United Kingdom): His theatrical menswear reworks British references without treating them as museum pieces. The label’s visibility rose after he won the 2022 LVMH Prize.
• Róisín Pierce (Ireland): Pierce is known for labor-intensive, delicate designs that make textile technique central to the garment. Her Irish textile craftsmanship has earned attention well beyond her home market.
• Feben (Ethiopia/United Kingdom): London-based designer Feben combines bold color, sculptural shapes, and personal references. She’s one to follow for a more experimental take on occasionwear.
• Lukhanyo Mdingi (South Africa): Mdingi’s considered silhouettes and collaborations with artisans bring a strong South African perspective to international fashion conversations.

These designers aren’t at the same stage: some are already award-winning names, while others are still building wider recognition. What they share is a clear point of view—often rooted in place, material, or craft—rather than a look that simply follows the season’s trend cycle.