Overview
- At Nya Studios in Los Angeles, the awards named Tory Burch Designer of the Year and honored Michèle Lamy with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday.
- Category honors went to Zane Li of LII (ready-to-wear), Andrea Marron (accessories), Josefina Baillères (jewelry), Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of AnOnlyChild (sustainability), Marcelle Barbosa of Amaramara (graduate), and Deborah Won of Pisces Rising for the new Future Form prize with Type One Ventures.
- Founder Tania Fares said the program will distribute $600,000 this year and pair winners with tailored guidance through Fashion Trust U.S. and Google.
- The show, hosted by Ego Nwodim at Nya Studios, featured a live set by Lykke Li and presenters including Pamela Anderson, Olivia Wilde, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Melissa McCarthy.
- Fashion Trust U.S. positions the awards as a launchpad that mixes funding, mentorship, and visibility, a model that has led to retail collaborations such as last year’s graduate winner partnering with J. Crew.