At the 2026 ANDAM Fashion Awards, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt won the Grand Prize after the jury gathered on Wednesday, July 1, at IFM Paris. The 11 finalists presented their business and creative projects individually to 31 jury members, who selected this year’s fellowship winners across fashion, accessories, and innovation.
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The jury also awarded the ANDAM Special Prize, to Pauline Dujancourt. Over the next year, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt and Pauline Dujancourt will receive mentorship from Alexandre Mattiussi, founder and creative director of Ami Paris. The mentorship will focus on both creative and strategic aspects of their businesses, with the aim of helping them develop their labels and strengthen their international reputation.
Mattiussi chaired the 2026 jury, bringing a personal link to this year’s edition. Thirteen years earlier, he won the ANDAM Grand Prize at the beginning of AMI Paris. Guillaume Houzé, ANDAM’s President, described his return as central to the award’s mission, with a former winner now helping choose and support the next group of designers.
The Pierre Bergé Prize, went to Anthony Calydon. Frédéric Maus, CEO of WSN, will mentor Calydon as he structures his brand and manages global growth. The mentorship will address product development, commercial strategy, and digital strategy, giving Calydon targeted support as his brand enters its next phase.
Phileo received the Accessories Prize. The brand will benefit from a one-year mentorship with Pelagia Kolotouros, Creative Director of Lacoste. Kolotouros will guide Phileo’s development through personal support, with a focus on the brand’s creative direction and accessories offer.
ANDAM also announced the 2026 Fashion Innovation Award, selected by a fashion and innovation expert committee on May 20 at IFM Paris. ALPHALYR received the prize for its AI-powered data analytics platform, which supports supply chain, retail, and ecommerce by turning data into actionable decisions across sectors.
For the second edition, the Expert Committee awarded a Special Prize to PILI. The company uses microbial fermentation and green chemistry to produce bio-based dyes and pigments from renewable resources, including bio-based indigo. Its process replaces petrochemical colorants with an alternative rooted in renewable production.
ANDAM extends each prize through a practical mentorship network. Bureau Betak will advise on shows and events, while Instagram will guide the winners on digital strategy with Eva Chen and Clara Cornet. Galeries Lafayette will work with them on collection planning, merchandising, and sales, while Karla Otto will focus on communication. OTB will lead a one-to-one session on a sustainability topic chosen by each winner. WSN and Premiere Classe will give the designers visibility during Paris Fashion Week, with outreach to buyers and journalists. The Maison des Savoir-Faire et de la Création will connect them with French manufacturers, while Serge H. with Les Teintures de France will share finishing expertise and produce one piece for a future collection.
During the 2026 Prize Ceremony hosted by French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard, the six ANDAM Fashion Awards winners received a crystal trophy offered by Swarovski and designed by Alexandre Mattiussi.
