FASHION TRUST U.S. is a non-profit dedicated to supporting emerging U.S.-based fashion designers through mentorships and financial grants. Sixteen finalists are selected and voted on each year by our fashion industry board members, with winners announced at the annual Fashion Trust U.S. Award Show Gala.

Applying as a designer each year is free and are open to Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, and Graduates. ‍

Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Winners

  • Tory Burch

    DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

  • Michèle Lamy

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Zane Li of LII

    Zane Li of LII

    READY-TO-WEAR AWARD

  • Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of anOnlyChild

    SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

  • Josefina Baillères

    JEWELRY AWARD

  • Andrea Marron

    ACCESSORIES AWARD

  • Marcelle Barbosa of Amaramara

    GRADUATE AWARD

  • Deborah Won of Pisces Rising

    FUTURE FORM AWARD

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Donations will help provide talented U.S.-based designers with the proper resources they need to succeed and reach their next level of excellence.

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