The jury
Shamyra Moodley
Laanraani
Shamyra Moodley is an award-winning Creative Director and the founder of Laanraani, a globally recognised sustainable fashion brand. An accountant turned creative, her work is informed by her African and Indian heritage, and strengthened by her Irish and European experience. She made history as the first African designer invited to present a sustainable collection at Galeries Lafayette’s eco-responsible Go for Good programme. As a juror, Shamyra brings a distinctly African yet internationally informed perspective, operating at the intersection of art, fashion, and social responsibility.
Emmanuelle Callerame
The New Curator
Emmanuelle Callerame is an independent curator and art advisor. After several years working alongside key figures of the cultural and artistic scene in Paris, she founded The New Curator in 2024, a bespoke art advisory service dedicated to guiding collectors in acquiring art. Alongside her advisory practice, she collaborates with artist collectives, leads talks and conferences, and regularly writes for the contemporary art journal Argument. Driven by a desire to bring art beyond its usual spaces, she curated the exhibition Entre deux mondes in October 2025, showcasing over 80 works by 7 artists within Miliboo’s 1,500 m² showroom at Place de la Madeleine in Paris.
Marine Hardy
Cultural mediation and public engagement specialist
Specialising in cultural mediation and audience development, Marine Hardy currently works at the French National Museum of Natural History, following several experiences within contemporary art institutions, including FRAC Lorraine. Trained in Art History at the École du Louvre and Panthéon-Sorbonne University, she brings a cross-disciplinary perspective on contemporary practices and on the ways art is shared, transmitted, and made accessible to wider audiences.
Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg
The Ninevives
Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg is a South African designer and the founder of the award-winning studio The Ninevites. She holds an MA in Fine Arts (Craft & Design) from Konstfack University in Stockholm. Nkuli has led numerous international projects and participated in exhibitions around the world. She is passionate about youth empowerment and Black culture.
Caroline Canon
Galerie des Remparts
Caroline Canon is a gallerist and director of Galerie des Remparts in Bordeaux. Holding a degree in Art History, she has been working in the field for over thirty years, driven by an enduring passion for contemporary creation. Known for supporting artists over the long term, she has curated numerous exhibitions and taken part in several art fairs, with a strong focus on the coherence of artistic journeys, the sensitivity of the works, and their encounter with the public.
Wanda Lephoto
Wanda Lephoto
Wanda Lephoto is a leading figure in South Africa’s contemporary fashion landscape. Through his eponymous menswear brand, he redefines cultural luxury by weaving together African heritage, identity, and history. Named Sustainability Designer of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, he is a strong advocate for responsible fashion, using ethically sourced materials, working with local artisans, and fostering community-based production. His collections, showcased internationally, blend storytelling with environmental consciousness to propose a bold, inclusive, and sustainable vision of fashion.
Photo : Andile Buka
Special guest juror
Adam Hoets
Willowlamp
Adam Hoets is a South African designer, architect, and the founder of willowlamp, an internationally recognised lighting studio. Originally trained as an architect with a background in eco-architecture, his work bridges art, design, and craftsmanship. Deeply inspired by nature, African material culture, and sacred geometry, his sculptural lighting installations are featured in cultural, hospitality, and architectural projects worldwide. Through willowlamp, he advocates for slow design, ethical production, and the creation of objects with enduring cultural value.