Fashion Trust 2026 Award Show
On April 7, 2026, Fashion Trust U.S. held its 4th Annual Awards Gala in Los Angeles, celebrating and supporting independent, emerging U.S.-based designers.
This year’s winners included Zane Li of LII, recipient of the Ready-to-Wear Award; Marcelle Barbosa, recipient of the Graduate Award; Andrea Marron, recipient of the Accessories Award; Josefina Baillères, recipient of the Jewelry Award; and Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of AnOnlyChild, recipients of the Sustainability Award.
The Designer of the Year Award was presented to Tory Burch by Pamela Anderson, while Michèle Lamy was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Travis Scott and Erykah Badu.
Founder Tania Fares shared the importance of championing independent, emerging U.S.-based designers and continuing to build a platform that provides meaningful mentoring, grant funding, and lasting community.