Marc Jacobs exits LVMH Prize jury after brand sale to WHP Global and G-III

Marc Jacobs was absent from the LVMH Prize jury for the first time, after WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group acquired his brand. Jacobs had sat on the panel since the prize's early editions. The 2026 jury grew to 17 members from 13, adding Michael Rider of Celine, Loewe's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, and Pucci's Camille Miceli. Maria Grazia Chiuri rejoined as Fendi chief creative officer.