The Fashion Trust U.S. (FTUS) hosted its third annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The evening, hosted by American Actress and Singer Keke Palmer, celebrated five awards: Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories and Graduate Awards, with a special award for Sustainability.
The Fashion Trust U.S. finalists were selected by Founding Board Member Tania Fares and additional Board Members Laura Brown, Karla Welch, Carlos Nazario, Cameron Silver, Maha Dakhil and FTUS presenting sponsor, Google Shopping. The finalists showcase took place the morning of April 8th at Citizen News. The winners were selected by a panel of judges including the FTUS Board, Advisory Board, Ambassadors, Founding Patrons and Google Shopping.
The Fashion Trust U.S. 2025 Award Winners
Ready-to-Wear Award sponsored by Google Shopping: Rachel Scott of Diotima
Diotima will receive a grant and access to a Google mentorship program built in partnership with FTUS which includes expert guidance on key aspects of fashion and retail industries.
Award Presented by: Stephanie Horton, Senior Director of Marketing at Google Shopping, and Law Roach, Image Architect
Graduate Award sponsored by St. John: Patrick Taylor
Patrick Taylor will receive a grant from St. John and professional mentorship from FTUS and Google Shopping.
Award Presented by Lauren Parrish, CMO of St. John and Mandy West, CCO of St. John
Accessories Award: Dani Griffiths of CLYDE
CLYDE will receive a grant and professional mentorship from FTUS and Google Shopping.
Award Presented by Colman Domingo, Actor and Producer
Jewelry Award: Rebecca Zeijdel-Paz of Beck
Beck will receive a grant and professional mentorship from FTUS and Google Shopping.
Award Presented by Ciara, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Sustainability Award: Nana Kwame Adusei of Kwame Adusei
The 16 finalists from the Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories and Graduate categories were considered for the Sustainability Award provided by FTUS. Kwame Adusei will receive a financial grant and professional mentoring from FTUS and Google Shopping.
Award Presented by Kate Hudson, Actress, Singer, Songwriter and Entrepreneur
This year, the Fashion Trust U.S. honored renowned designer and Creative Director of Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello, with its inaugural Honorary Award celebrating his extraordinary contributions to the fashion industry. Anthony’s impact extends beyond the runway, inspiring a new generation of creatives and shaping culture across disciplines. Through his initiatives, including the expansion of the house into cinema, he continues to reinforce a vision where fashion and culture move as one.
Award Presented by Hailey Bieber, Model and Entrepreneur
The evening included a special performance by Natasha Bedingfield. Each winner was presented with a trophy designed by jewelry designer Daniela Villegas, inspired by beetles and their protective elytra, the forewings that shield the beetle's wings –symbolizing the support and guidance Fashion Trust U.S. offers its winners.
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 2025 winners.
To further support emerging talent, FIJI Water collaborated with 2024 Ready-to-Wear Award recipient Charles Harbison and his line, Harbison Studio, to design bespoke dresses for the iconic FIJI Water brand ambassadors serving guests on the red carpet. The custom design, which debuted during the evening, seamlessly blended FIJI Water’s sophisticated blue with Harbison’s refined craftsmanship to showcase FIJI Water in a new and inspiring way.
The Fashion Trust U.S. would like to thank Google Shopping for their generosity and commitment in supporting emerging talent.
Special Thanks to Partners and Supporters:
FIJI Water, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Don Julio, Sephora, Ten to One, Flamingo Estate
Special Thanks to Table Sponsors:
Anastasia Beverly Hills, Cult Gaia, Disney, FIJI Water, J.Crew, Jonathan Simkhai, Marni, Messika, Nars, Roger Vivier, Sephora
Image credit: Charlie Gallay/Getty, Stefanie Keenan/Getty
