WHO WE ARE

Fashion Trust U.S. Award is an initiative in the U.S. created to recognize and support the next generation of US-based emerging designers.

It is motivated by the success of the British Fashion Council - Fashion Trust, which has had a tremendous impact in supporting some of the most talented British-based fashion designers. Along with Fashion Trust Arabia, which supports designers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Operating under the patronage of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser co-chaired by HE Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani and Tania Fares.

With an initial mission to provide financial support, guidance, and mentorship to designers based in the United States, Fashion Trust US has developed into a platform of opportunity to discover and nurture young US designer talent to help them build their label into a thriving global brand.

The FASHION TRUST U.S. was successfully launched in 2022. The Fashion Trust U.S. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young designers to help build their label into a thriving global brand.

Winners are awarded financial grants and one-year mentorships covering budget, strategy, digital, merchandising, and general business support.

To help drive the initiative and assemble a strong group of patrons and donors, the Fashion Trust U.S. is guided under the leadership of Tania Fares, Carlos Nazario, Laura Brown, Karla Welch, Maha Dakhil, and Cameron Silver.

U.S.-based designers in business, Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, and Accessories, for at least two to seven years, as well as recent graduates will be invited to apply to the Fashion Trust.

Following a review by a board of industry leaders, the winners and grants will be announced at the prestigious annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, in April 2025.