The event brought together 200 fashion professionals to honor creativity, visibility, and the future of the industry.
Los Angeles, CA. Fashion in Los Angeles has always lived at the intersection of creativity, entertainment, image-making, and culture. But the recent Fashion Show Awards, organized by Olga Amraie, producer of The LA Fashion Show, proved something even more important: the city’s fashion community is not only growing. It is becoming more connected, more visible, and more intentional.
Held at BLVK Book Art Gallery inside Beverly Center, the event gathered approximately 200 guests for an evening dedicated to recognition, professional networking, live performances, and conversations about the future of fashion. Surrounded by contemporary art, creative installations, and the gallery’s distinctive atmosphere, the space became more than a venue. It became a visual extension of the event’s mission: to celebrate fashion as art, business, identity, and cultural influence.
The Fashion Show Awards honored professionals across the fashion ecosystem, including makeup artists, models, designers, bloggers, photographers, kids fashion talent, pet fashion, and hairstylists. The event was not simply a ceremony; it was a statement about the importance of visibility and collaboration in a city where fashion continues to expand beyond the runway.
At the center of the evening was Olga Amraie, the founder of the Fashion Show Awards and producer of The LA Fashion Show. Having already produced four seasons of fashion shows in Los Angeles, Amraie is now taking the next step: building a larger fashion industry ecosystem where designers, models, beauty professionals, photographers, creators, influencers, and producers can meet, collaborate, and grow together.
“Fashion Show Awards was created to recognize the people who make the industry move forward,” Amraie’s mission reflects. “It is about visibility, connection, and creating real opportunities for fashion professionals.”
The location added another layer of meaning to the event. BLVK Book Art Gallery, located on the 8th floor of Beverly Center, gave the ceremony an atmosphere of creativity and sophistication. With art surrounding the guests, the evening felt intimate yet elevated, a blend of gallery culture, fashion energy, Hollywood networking, and awards-night excitement.
The program opened with a strong entertainment presence, including Septimius The Entertainment Alchemist, a GRAMMY® Award winner, five-time nominee, artist, actor, producer, and event host known for bringing joy and energy to every stage. Chase Bell, singer-songwriter, artist, international performer, and event producer, also brought his signature creative energy to the evening and performed on piano, adding an elegant and emotional musical moment to the event.
One of the key highlights was the Fashion Industry Panel Discussion, featuring Von Vemian, Jaylyn Handley, DJesus Trujillo, and Chase Bell. The discussion focused on international fashion events, the value of fashion shows, collaboration between designers and creators, and the growing power of influencer marketing in 2026.
The panel reflected a major shift in the industry: fashion visibility no longer comes from one channel alone. Designers need runway platforms, media presence, creators, stylists, models, photographers, and digital influence. The conversation emphasized that the future belongs to professionals who collaborate, build community, and understand how to turn creativity into visibility.
Von Vemian, a couture fashion designer whose work has appeared on runways in Milan, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, brought the designer’s perspective to the conversation. His career represents the power of persistence, international presentation, and strong visual identity. For emerging designers in Los Angeles, his presence was a reminder that local talent can reach global stages.
Jaylyn Handley, an influencer in the creator space, spoke to the importance of collaboration between fashion brands and digital creators. In 2026, influencer marketing is not just about promotion. It is about trust, storytelling, and giving brands access to new communities.
DJesus Trujillo, runway coach and fashion advisor, added the perspective of model preparation, stage presence, and the role of professional guidance in fashion presentation. His work with models and beauty queens highlights how much preparation stands behind every confident runway moment.
Chase Bell connected fashion with entertainment and international event production, showing how music, performance, and storytelling can transform an event into a complete cultural experience.
The award ceremony itself celebrated a powerful group of winners whose work contributes to the growth and image of Los Angeles fashion.
The Best Hair Stylist Award honored Viktoriia Koroleva, Halyna Marchyshak, and Roxy De La Fuente. Each of these professionals has participated in fashion shows with the team and helped prepare models for the runway. Their hairstyles are not just beauty details. They support the designer’s clothing, define the mood of the look, and help complete the visual story.
Sponsors of the event: Pixi Beauty and Celebrity Florist Casadei Fiori
Viktoriia Koroleva was recognized for refined hairstyling artistry and professional runway work. Her hairstyles elevate the full look and beautifully support each designer’s vision.
Halyna Marchyshak was celebrated for creating hairstyles that became an essential part of the fashion presentation. Her work with runway models stands out, adding elegance, character, and a magazine-worthy finish to designer collections.
Roxy De La Fuente was honored for her experience as an HMU Team Leader and her strong creative direction. During fashion shows, she leads beauty professionals in preparing models for the runway, creating hair looks that do not simply complement the outfit but turn it into art.
Sonya Z. Azeemey received the Best Makeup Artist Award, presented in recognition of outstanding artistry in makeup and the ability to transform beauty into unforgettable runway moments. Sonya has participated in all of The LA Fashion Show productions, preparing models for the stage and helping each designer’s collection shine through polished, expressive makeup. Her work reflects the essential role makeup artists play in shaping the final visual impact of a runway presentation.
The Best Model Award was presented to Nataly Pasternak and Serge Tagro, both recognized for outstanding runway presence, elegance, and professional impact. Nataly Pasternak is a full-time model trusted by major brands to present their collections, and her images also help represent The LA Fashion Show on its official website. Although she was unable to attend the ceremony due to a last-minute photoshoot for another glossy magazine, her recognition marked the growing influence of models who consistently bring professionalism, grace, and visual strength to fashion campaigns and runway work.
Serge Tagro, also honored as Best Model, brings a powerful combination of modeling experience and fashion show organization. His work creates platforms for designers while also demonstrating strong runway presence and international-level professionalism. His contribution reflects how today’s fashion professionals often wear more than one hat, serving as model, organizer, connector, and industry builder.
The Best Designer Award honored Eruvey Tapia, Von Vemian, Ganna Korin, Elena Konovalova, and Jax Malcolm. This category represented the range and diversity of design talent shaping the fashion conversation.
Eruvey Tapia was recognized as a fashion designer whose work brings boldness, elegance, and expressive style to the runway. His designs celebrate individuality and the power of fashion as a personal statement.
Von Vemian’s recognition celebrated his couture vision, international runway experience, and ability to create unforgettable red-carpet and fashion-show moments. His work has been associated with luxury, drama, and strong visual identity, qualities that define memorable fashion.
Ganna Korin was honored for her contribution to children’s fashion, creating elegant clothing for young boys from ages 1 to 14. Her work brings refinement and charm to kids’ fashion, proving that style and runway confidence can begin at a very young age.
Elena Konovalova, founder and designer of JOY SUN, brought a global story to the awards. Her brand was born in Bali, where she had her own production and two stores, and is now developing in the United States. After presenting her first collection at Miami Swim Week, she continues to create swimwear, women’s fashion, and medical apparel designed to help people feel beautiful, confident, and empowered.
Jax Malcolm was also recognized for his creativity, style, and unique fashion vision. His designs bring individuality and confidence to the runway, turning clothing into a form of self-expression.
The Best Fashion Blogger Award went to Nabila Sambella, a creator with more than one million followers and tens of thousands of viewers watching her stories. As the founder of Sambella Curves, a shapewear brand designed to help women feel confident, beautiful, and empowered, Nabila represents the new generation of fashion influence, where content, personal brand, product, and community work together.
Katherine Thompson received the Best Kids Fashion Award, recognized for her bright talent, confidence, and presence in the fashion world. At a young age, Katherine is already conquering fashion runways and film sets, bringing elegance, charm, and imagination to every appearance. Her recognition highlighted the importance of supporting young talent and creating spaces where the next generation can be seen and celebrated.
The Best Photographer Award was presented to Liquid Star Photography, honored for capturing fashion with power, emotion, and editorial excellence. His work has appeared on the covers of magazines, and the main visuals on The LA Fashion Show website are also the result of his creative eye. This award acknowledged a truth often overlooked: fashion photography does not simply document fashion. It defines how fashion is remembered.
The Best Dog Fashion Award went to Shai, celebrating style, charm, and unforgettable presence in pet fashion. The category brought joy and personality to the ceremony while also reflecting the growing creativity around pet fashion, lifestyle branding, and runway presentation.
Beyond the awards, the evening carried a larger message: Los Angeles fashion is not built by one person or one role. It is built through collaboration between designers, models, makeup artists, hairstylists, photographers, influencers, event producers, performers, and media professionals. Fashion Show Awards created a room where these people could not only be celebrated, but also introduced to one another.
That may be the event’s most important contribution to the industry. In a market as competitive as Los Angeles, visibility matters. But meaningful visibility often begins with being in the right room, around the right people, with the right platform. Fashion Show Awards gave professionals that room.
By honoring talent across multiple categories, the event expanded the definition of who deserves recognition in fashion. It was not only about designers or models. It was about the full creative chain behind every runway moment: the makeup artist who creates the face, the hairstylist who shapes the silhouette, the photographer who captures the image, the blogger who tells the story, the producer who builds the platform, and the community that brings it all to life.
With approximately 200 guests, live performances, panel conversations, and a strong awards program, Fashion Show Awards marked an important step forward for The LA Fashion Show platform. It showed that Los Angeles has not only fashion talent, but also the ability to organize, recognize, and elevate that talent in a professional and culturally relevant way.
As the LA Fashion Show continues to grow beyond its first four seasons, Fashion Show Awards represent the next chapter, a movement toward community, collaboration, international visibility, and recognition.
In a city built on dreams, image, performance, and reinvention, Fashion Show Awards offered something timely and necessary: a platform where fashion professionals could be seen, celebrated, and connected to what comes next.
