WHO WE ARE
The FASHION TRUST U.S. is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young designers to help them build their label into a thriving global brand.
Winners are awarded financial grants and 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, Laura Brown, Maha Dakhil, Tan France, and Karla Welch.
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.
Applications will open for designers to apply in June 2024.
INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS
Meet Our Board
Advisory Board Members 2024
The Advisory Board members are key figures in the U.S. fashion, business, and tech industries, who support Fashion Trust U.S. and will take part in the voting of the winning designers.
Ambassadors 2024
Our Ambassador members are key figures in the U.S. fashion, entertainment, and influencer industries who support Fashion Trust U.S. and take part in the voting of the winning designers.
Founding Patrons
We thank you, our Founding Patrons, for your generous contribution to Fashion Trust US, as we would not have been able to launch without your support.
Ace Harper
Alisha Ballard
Angelique Soave
Anna Getty
Carmen Busquets
Cathie Reid
Gela Nash-Taylor
Jacquie Aiche
Jordana Reuben
Julie Harrah
Lea Porter
Marina Maher
Nicole Reynolds
Nigora Tabayer
NJ Falk
Regina Kulik Scully
Steph Fougere
Sibyl Orb
Simona Lampe
Tara Hirshberg
Tyler Ellis
Umbreen Khalidi
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