FASHION TRUST U.S. EVENT RECAPS 2025
FTUS PATRONS: CHRISTY CHAM X ANITA KO LUNCHEON
On September 25, 2025, Fashion Trust U.S. hosted a Patron Luncheon with our incredible patrons, Christy Cham and Anita Ko. Christy graciously hosted a beautifully catered lunch at her home in Los Angeles, followed by a special Q&A in the garden, moderated by Amanda Alagem, contributing editor of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine.
FTUS Mentorship Program: London Intensive in Partnership with the British Fashion Council
In May 2025, the most recent FTUS cohort of award-winning designers were flown to London, UK, for an immersive fashion industry business bootcamp. Hosted in partnership with the British Fashion Council, the intensive covered key areas essential to brand growth including financial scaling, manufacturing, merchandising, wholesale strategies, direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, and branding.
Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Gala Award Show
On April 8, 2025, Fashion Trust U.S. hosted the Award Show Gala, announcing the winners for this years emerging designers.
Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Showcase
On April 8 2025, Fashion Trust U.S. Finalist Showcase took place in Los Angeles allowing an opportunity for our designer finalists to showcase their collections to our board members to vote for the winners.
Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Finalists Announcement Cocktails
On February 5, 2025, Fashion Trust U.S. hosted an exclusive cocktail event at a private residence to celebrate the finalists for the third annual FTUS Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles on April 8, 2025. The nominees, chosen by members of the FTUS Board and select Advisory Board members, were recognized across four categories: Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, and Graduate.
Fashion Trust U.S. x Jonathan Simkhai Luncheon, hosted by Booth Moore of WWD
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Fashion Trust U.S. and Jonathan Simkhai collaborated on an intimate, sit-down luncheon hosted by Booth Moore of WWD, exclusively for our Fashion Trust U.S. patrons.