All the Stars Came Out for the 2026 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards

Over dinner—which included crowd-pleasing meatballs with ricotta courtesy of Los Angeles hotspot Jon & Vinny’s—host Ego Nwodim kept the room giggling all night long. “Backstage, I had a margarita as well as a Celsius,” the Saturday Night Live regular admitted. “I’m so happy to be in a room with people who care this much about creativity, opportunity, and making sure talent doesn’t just exist, but is seen, supported, and sustained.”

The first award of the evening, presented by Fernando Garcia and Skye Hankey, went to Andrea Marron, a Miami-based designer gaining traction for her sculptural handbags. “This is incredibly meaningful; thank you so much to my collaborators, including, and especially, the very experienced craftspeople who bring my work to life every day,” she added while holding back tears.

Next came the graduate accolade—presented by Melissa McCarthy to Parsons School of Design alum Marcelle Barbosa who founded the sustainable luxury label Amaramara. “I did not prepare a speech,” the incredulous designer confessed while taking the mic.

Olivia Wilde, clad in a midriff-baring bra top and relaxed black trousers, honored Josefina Baillères with the jewelry award. “Jewelry isn’t just worn—it speaks, inspires, and gives life to an outfit nothing else can,” the Don't Worry Darling actress and director shared. “I think I speak for all of us; we’re all super thankful for you giving us a chance to build our work and push new design forward,” Baillères said, shouting out the non-profit for uplifting creatives.

Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen took home the sustainability accolade, crediting their immigrant families for giving them the space to pursue their craft. “They really built everything from the ground up, and in turn gave us the opportunity to do the same,” Chen reflected.

Pamela Anderson, in a silk floral print dress, presented Tory Burch with the Designer of the Year award. “Creative, courageous, inspiring—these are just three words that come to mind when I think of my friend, Tory Burch,” the Baywatch OG remarked. “We were first introduced by our sons, and I quickly learned that Tory is super intellectual and relentlessly curious.”

Burch praised the emerging talent in her poignant acceptance speech. “Earlier today, I had the privilege of meeting so many designers in this room,” she shared. “In addition to your immense talent, what stood out most is your strength and unique perspectives; the most essential quality to thrive creativity and in business.”

Michèle Lamy was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, before the final—and perhaps most anticipated—category of the night: the ready-to-wear award, which went to Zane Li of LII, presented by Stephanie Horton and Ryan Destiny.

As the evening drew to a close, Grammy-nominated Swedish indie pop star Lykke Li took to the stage for a live performance, mesmerizing attendees with songs like Lucky Again and I Follow Rivers. Once the ceremony wrapped, guests—which also included Mindy Kaling, Sharon Stone, Emma Chamberlain, Dove Cameron, Selma Blair, Chrissy Teigen, and Julia Fox, among many others—made a beeline to Bar Lis across the street, where the after-party was held. After all, what’s an award show without a night cap?