PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 26: (From left) Designer Kenzo Takada, Isabelle Maurin, Sophie d’Aulan, Nathalie Rykiel, Alexandra Golovanoff, Jean-Jacques Picart, Chantal Thomass, Lorenz Baumer, Harumi Klossowska de Rola, Bruno Frisoni, Elizabeth Saltzman and Julia Record attend the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize shortlist session at Hotel Plaza Athenee on June 26, 2012 in Paris, France.. (Photo by Francois Durand/[SOURCE CREDIT Dorchester Collection]).Following a judging session at H?tel Plaza Ath?n?e, Paris, the panel of the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize has selected the following designers as shortlisted finalists: Calla, IRM Design, Les Garcons Paris, Augustin Teboul and Quentin Veron..The esteemed judging panel includes: Elizabeth Saltzman, contributing editor to Vanity Fair; Kenzo Takada, acclaimed Japanese designer; Bruno Frisoni, artistic director for luxury French shoe designer Roger Vivier; Lorenz Baumer, renowned designer of Louis Vuitton jewellery; Alexandra Golovanoff, French journalist and TV host; Nathalie Rykiel, CEO of Sonia Rykiel; Chantal Thomass, CEO of Chantal Thomass lingerie; Harumi Klossowska de Rola, jewellery designer and daughter of painter Balthus, and Jean-Jacques Picart, leading fashion and luxury consultant..The shortlisted finalists will showcase their designs on October 16 at a catwalk final in front of the judges and a VIP audience including fashion influencers and press. The judges will seek to award one of the five designers who best demonstrates an original aesthetic flair, a capability for future critical distinction and commercial success. The winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize will be awarded a prize of Û30,000 plus a stay during spring Fashion Week 2013 at a Dorchester Collection property in either Paris or Milan. (Photo by Francois Durand/[SOURCE CREDIT Dorchester Collection])