The Fashion Trust U.S. (FTUS) hosted its fourth annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

The evening, hosted by American Actress and Comedian Ego Nwodim, celebrated awards in various categories, including Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, Graduate, and Sustainability, alongside a design initiative created with Type One Ventures. This year’s ceremony included honorees Tory Burch, recognized as Designer of the Year, and Michèle Lamy, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Design & Culture.

Notable attendees included Olivia Wilde, Pamela Anderson, Julia Fox, Jay Ellis, Sharon Stone, Chrissy Teigen, Becky G, Melissa McCarthy, Jodie Turner-Smith, Yara Shahidi, and more, who gathered to support emerging designers.

Finalists were selected by Founding Board Member Tania Fares and additional Board Members Laura Brown, Dan Constable, Maha Dakhil, Jamie Mizrahi, Carlos Nazario, Anastasia Soare, Lady Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, Karla Welch, and FTUS presenting partner, Google. The finalists' showcase took place on the morning of the event at The West Hollywood EDITION. The winners were selected by a panel of judges, including the FTUS Board, Advisory Board, and representatives from Google. 

The evening included a special performance by Lykke Li. Each winner was presented with a trophy designed by jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, inspired by the spirit of Los Angeles –sun-soaked, vibrant, and effortlessly glamorous. Drawing from a palm tree silhouette rooted in her own jewelry designs, Meyer created a piece that reflects the city’s playful energy, creativity, and ever-evolving sense of style, bringing a distinctly personal and locally resonant touch to the award.

As an extension of the mentorship program provided to designers by FTUS, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Leonardo Lawson assembled an exceptional group of C-Suite mentors from the industry who will be undertaking the mentorship of the FTUS 2026 winners.

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