emirates7 - Deepika Padukone, a vocal advocate for mental health and supporter of shorter working hours for new mothers, has achieved another major career milestone. She is now the first Indian celebrity to join the jury of the LVMH Prize 2025.
The luxury fashion powerhouse made the announcement on Instagram, naming Deepika its newest “power juror.” Their post read:
"DEEPIKA PADUKONE FOR LOUIS VUITTON: 2025 LVMH PRIZE JURY MEMBER. We’re thrilled to announce that the iconic Deepika Padukone will serve as a jury member for this year’s LVMH Prize final. Renowned for her captivating performances and global influence, Deepika continues to inspire audiences worldwide."
From dominating cinema to shaping wellness conversations, and now sharing the table with fashion’s elite, Deepika continues her global ascent—one runway, one red carpet, and now one jury seat at a time.
Spotted before the announcement
Before the reveal, Padukone was photographed at Mumbai airport in a relaxed travel outfit: an oversized red knit sweater, blue jeans, and tan ankle boots. She waved to fans and paparazzi before her flight, which is now confirmed as her trip to the prestigious Paris fashion event.
Among fashion’s elite
The 2025 LVMH Prize jury includes twelve leaders from the fashion industry. Alongside Deepika are names like Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton), Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Anderson, Phoebe Philo, Stella McCartney, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Nigo (Kenzo), and Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director. They are joined by Delphine Arnault (CEO of Christian Dior Couture and founder of the LVMH Prize), Jean-Paul Claverie (advisor to Bernard Arnault), and Sidney Toledano (CEO of LVMH Fashion Group).
This year’s lineup notably does not include Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Jones, who recently stepped down from Dior and Fendi, respectively.
The prize and finalists
The final will take place on September 3 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, where the jury will a winner from eight emerging labels: Alainpaul, All-In, Francesco Murano, Soshiotsuki, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, Torisheju, and Zomer. Now in its twelfth edition, the LVMH Prize is one of fashion’s most prestigious platforms for new talent, with previous winners going on to become industry leaders.
By joining this jury, Deepika Padukone reinforces her status not only as a cinematic icon but also as a cultural ambassador for India on the global fashion stage.
The luxury fashion powerhouse made the announcement on Instagram, naming Deepika its newest “power juror.” Their post read:
"DEEPIKA PADUKONE FOR LOUIS VUITTON: 2025 LVMH PRIZE JURY MEMBER. We’re thrilled to announce that the iconic Deepika Padukone will serve as a jury member for this year’s LVMH Prize final. Renowned for her captivating performances and global influence, Deepika continues to inspire audiences worldwide."
From dominating cinema to shaping wellness conversations, and now sharing the table with fashion’s elite, Deepika continues her global ascent—one runway, one red carpet, and now one jury seat at a time.
Spotted before the announcement
Before the reveal, Padukone was photographed at Mumbai airport in a relaxed travel outfit: an oversized red knit sweater, blue jeans, and tan ankle boots. She waved to fans and paparazzi before her flight, which is now confirmed as her trip to the prestigious Paris fashion event.
Among fashion’s elite
The 2025 LVMH Prize jury includes twelve leaders from the fashion industry. Alongside Deepika are names like Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton), Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Anderson, Phoebe Philo, Stella McCartney, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Nigo (Kenzo), and Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director. They are joined by Delphine Arnault (CEO of Christian Dior Couture and founder of the LVMH Prize), Jean-Paul Claverie (advisor to Bernard Arnault), and Sidney Toledano (CEO of LVMH Fashion Group).
This year’s lineup notably does not include Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Jones, who recently stepped down from Dior and Fendi, respectively.
The prize and finalists
The final will take place on September 3 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, where the jury will a winner from eight emerging labels: Alainpaul, All-In, Francesco Murano, Soshiotsuki, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, Torisheju, and Zomer. Now in its twelfth edition, the LVMH Prize is one of fashion’s most prestigious platforms for new talent, with previous winners going on to become industry leaders.
By joining this jury, Deepika Padukone reinforces her status not only as a cinematic icon but also as a cultural ambassador for India on the global fashion stage.