LVMH and Central Saint Martins renew their partnership to advance regenerative design 

LVMH and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, renew their partnership initiated in 2011, reaffirming their shared commitment to creative education and the new generation of designers. To mark this new stage, students, faculty, and executives from LVMH and its Maisons gathered on November 4th at the school to discuss the challenges of creation and regenerative design.  

Since 2011, LVMH and Central Saint Martins have brought the academic and professional worlds closer together to raise young talents' awareness of the luxury sector's environmental challenges. At the heart of this partnership is Maison/0, a platform dedicated to regenerative creativity, launched in 2021. This five-year multidisciplinary program combines scholarships, research work, and collaborative projects enabling students to explore how design can help combat climate change and preserve biodiversity, alongside new academic pathways and Open Innovation initiatives. 

The renewal of this partnership will expand the programs involved and develop new projects focused on sustainable development and regenerative design. The scholarship program and connections with the Group's Maisons will also be strengthened to support young talents in developing their creative identity. 

To celebrate this new stage, an INSIDE LVMH Day was held on November 4th at Central Saint Martins, allowing students to discover the Group's professions, craftsmanship, and career prospects. Various panel discussions addressed sustainable development through the challenges and opportunities associated with adopting regenerative practices in creative industries, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence. Among the speakers were Alexandre Capelli, Deputy Environmental Director of the LVMH group; Adrien Le Masle, Talent Acquisition Manager at Louis Vuitton; and Carmel McQuaid, Global Head of Environmental and Social Impact at Belmond, joined by key players in the regenerative textiles sector. Aisling Halleman also presented the LVMH Prize to fashion pathway students. 

By bringing together education, creative practice, and the expertise of its Maisons, LVMH and Central Saint Martins share the ambition of helping the new generation transform a regenerative vision into lasting changes.