By: Olga Amraie, Producer of The LA Fashion Show

Beverly Hills, CA, June 12, 2026

The Fashion Show Awards brought together the Los Angeles fashion community for an elegant evening of recognition, creativity, and connection at BLVK Book Art Gallery inside Beverly Center. Fashion professionals, models, beauty experts, photographers, and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the people who shape the visual future of fashion.

One of the most meaningful honors of the evening was the Best Fashion Designer Award, presented for visionary design, creativity, and contribution to contemporary fashion. Designers transform ideas, emotions, and identity into garments that can move through space and tell a story. But behind every beautiful runway moment is a complex process: designing, fitting, styling, and presenting a clear creative vision under pressure.

This year, the Fashion Show Awards recognized Von Vemian, Ganna Korin, Elena Konovalova, and Jax Malcolm for their creativity, professional growth, and contribution to the fashion industry. Each designer brings a different voice to the runway, from couture and international fashion to children’s wear, swimwear, women’s fashion, and bold self-expression.

Runway presentations matter for designers beyond simply showing clothing. They bring visibility, media exposure, professional credibility, and the chance to connect with new markets. Platforms like The LA Fashion Show help designers present their work in front of audiences, photographers, buyers, and industry professionals who can open the next door.

After the ceremony, we spoke with the winners about international runway experience, working with models, and the biggest challenges during fashion shows.

Interview with Von Vemian

Q: You have presented your work on runways in Milan, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Why are international fashion shows important for designers today?

Von Vemian: International fashion shows give designers something that is impossible to build only online, a presence. When people see your collection on the runway, they feel the movement, the emotion, the craftsmanship, and the full story behind the clothes. Every city gives a different kind of energy: Paris brings elegance, Milan brings fashion heritage, New York brings speed and power, and Los Angeles brings creativity and entertainment.

Q: What is the biggest challenge during a fashion show?

Von Vemian: Making sure the vision stays strong from the first look to the final walk. A fashion show has many moving parts, and you have to trust your team and stay focused. The audience only sees the final beautiful moment, but behind it is pressure, discipline, and decisions that must happen very quickly.

Interview with Ganna Korin

Q: You design clothing for young boys from ages 1 to 14. What makes kids fashion special on the runway?

Ganna Korin: Kids’ fashion is very emotional because children bring honesty, joy, and natural charm to the runway. When I create clothing for young boys, I want them to feel comfortable, confident, and elegant, while still feeling like children. A young model on the runway can inspire parents and the audience to see children’s fashion as something truly artistic.

Q: What advice would you give to new designers presenting at fashion shows?

Ganna Korin: Prepare every detail and understand who will wear your clothes. Think not only about the idea, but also about comfort, movement, and how the garment looks under the lights. And do not be afraid to start, every fashion show teaches you something.

Interview with Elena Konovalova

Q: Your brand JOY SUN was born in Bali and is now growing in the United States. How has international experience shaped you as a designer?

Elena Konovalova: International experience helped me understand that fashion speaks differently in every culture, but confidence is universal. JOY SUN started in Bali, where we had our own production and two stores, and now the brand is developing in the U.S. Recently, I presented my first collection at Miami Swim Week, and that experience showed me how important it is for a designer to be visible on strong platforms.

Q: What is the most important part of working with models on the runway?

Elena Konovalova: The model must feel the mood of the collection. When a model understands the story behind the outfit, the presentation becomes stronger and more emotional. I create swimwear, women’s fashion, and medical apparel for people who want to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered, and when the model carries that confidence on the runway, the audience feels it immediately.

Interview with Jax Malcolm

Q: What does the runway give to a designer that photos or social media cannot?

Jax Malcolm: The runway gives fashion life. A photo can show the design, but the runway shows attitude, movement, and energy, how the model carries the look and how the audience responds in real time. That moment shows whether the collection truly communicates.

Q: What would you recommend to beginning designers entering the fashion show world?

Jax Malcolm: Be clear about your identity. Do not try to copy what everyone else is doing. A strong designer needs a recognizable point of view, even if the collection is small. Also learn how to collaborate; fashion shows are built with teams, and the more professionally you work with people, the more opportunities will come to you.

Why Designers Are Essential to the Fashion Industry

The Best Fashion Designer Award is more than a celebration of beautiful clothing. It recognizes the people who create the foundation for the entire fashion ecosystem. Without designers, there is no collection, and without a collection, there is no runway story.

That is why platforms like The LA Fashion Show matter for Los Angeles. They give designers a space to present their collections, connect with beauty teams, and become part of a larger creative network. For emerging designers, especially, it is the bridge between a private idea and public recognition.

Von Vemian brings couture and international runway experience. Ganna Korin brings elegance to children’s fashion. Elena Konovalova brings a global brand story from Bali to the United States. Jax Malcolm brings bold self-expression to the runway. Together, they show that Los Angeles fashion is a growing creative community, and in an industry where being seen can change everything, recognition matters.