Building a Lasting Career | Overcoming Challenges in the Fashion Industry

The Hyères Festival celebrates emerging talent across fashion, photography and accessories, bringing together the next generation of creative voices. From 15 to 18 October 2026, the 41st edition of the Festival took place at Villa Noailles in Hyères. Our second roundtable explored what it takes to sustain a career in fashion beyond the initial breakthrough: from navigating an ever-changing industry to preserving a creative vision and building a lasting brand. With: Olya Kuryshchuk Founder, 1Granary Ester Manas, Founder, Ester Manas Alain Paul, Founder & Creative Director, ALAINPAUL Manon Renault, Moderator, Fashion Director, Les Inrockuptibles Since 2003, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has been a partner of the Festival, organising the Rencontres Internationales de la Mode with the support of the DEFI. ©️ Stefan Frost, Bureau Future