Fashion Trust U.S. appoints Dr. Omar Mir to board of directors

US non-profit initiative Fashion Trust U.S. has appointed Dr. Omar Mir to its board of directors.

Alongside his board position, Mir will oversee the organisation’s 2027 Sustainability Award, an honour aimed at supporting emerging American designers focused on responsible luxury and ethical production.

Mir brings a global background spanning business, philosophy, and culture to the platform, which serves as an incubator and funding initiative for rising design talent in the US.

“Omar brings a rare combination of global perspective, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine commitment to the next generation,” said Tania Fares, founder of Fashion Trust U.S. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our board and to have his support behind the Sustainability Award. He understands that the future belongs to people willing to challenge the way things have always been done, and that is exactly what these young designers are doing.”

The Sustainability Award forms a key component of the Fashion Trust U.S. recognition framework, highlighting designers who integrate environmental and social responsibility into high-end fashion design.

Previous recipients of the honour include Batsheva Hay of womenswear brand Batsheva, presented by Laura Brown in 2024; Nana Kwame Adusei of label Kwame Adusei, presented by actor Kate Hudson in 2025; and Maxwell Osborne and Kristy Chen of brand AnOnlyChild, presented by actor Jodie Turner-Smith in 2026.

“The most exciting ideas often begin with someone willing to imagine what does not exist yet,” stated Mir on his appointment. “Fashion has always possessed that power. Sustainability asks us to go further and imagine not only what is beautiful, but what is possible. I am honored to join the board of Fashion Trust U.S. and to support a generation of designers with the courage to shape the future of the industry.”