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 fashion industry board members, with six 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.

Applications re-open in June 2025.

Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Winners

  • Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent

    HONORARY AWARD

  • Rachel Scott of Diotima

    Rachel Scott of Diotima

    READY-TO-WEAR AWARD

  • Kwame Adusei of Kwame Adusei

    SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

  • Rebecca Zeijdel-Paz of Beck

    JEWELRY AWARD

  • Dani Griffiths of Clyde

    ACCESSORIES AWARD

  • Patrick Taylor of Patrick Taylor

    GRADUATE AWARD

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As a non-profit, we rely on donations to equip U.S.-based designers with the vital resources they need to grow, thrive, and achieve their next level of success.