The Fashion Trust U.S. has selected an advisory board for the inaugural Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2023.
The advisory board will support Fashion Trust U.S. in selecting the finalists of financial grants.
The advisers include Mike Amiri, creative director of Amiri; entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmen Busquets; Fernando Garcia, codesigner of Oscar de la Renta; entrepreneur Amy Griffin; Bethann Hardison, luxury brand consultant and fashion advocate; Lazaro Hernandez, creative director and cofounder of Proenza Schouler; actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson; entrepreneur Simon Huck; stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson; model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr; Alastair McKimm, editor in chief of i-D Magazine and stylist; jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer; Jack McCollough, creative director and cofounder of Proenza Schouler; costume designer Arianne Phillips, and stylists Law Roach and Kate Young.
“Having worked with [Fashion Trust cofounder] Tania Fares on the Fashion Trust in the U.K. and [Middle East and North Africa] region, I am thrilled about its expansion to the U.S. and the opportunities it will open for American designers. As an ardent supporter and mentor of talented young designers, I value organizations that promote creativity, innovation and ethical practices respectful of both people and the planet,” Busquets said.
Hardison added, “As there are initiatives that exist to give a platform to designers of color, there are never too many as each…
