LOS ANGELES — As the fervor of awards season draws near, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) has announced the honorees for its inaugural WWD Style Awards, presented by Four Seasons. Slated for January 3, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, this prestigious event will celebrate the visionaries and artisans shaping the dynamic landscape of red-carpet fashion.
The WWD Style Awards are an extension of the brand’s renowned Eye on the Red Carpet livestream, held annually during the Golden Globes. This platform provides exclusive insights into the collaborations between top fashion houses, designers, and stylists responsible for creating the iconic looks beloved by billions worldwide. For WWD, the Style Awards are about more than just sartorial elegance—they recognize “the tastemakers, muses, legends, and luminaries whose creativity, craft, and style ignite the magic of the red carpet.”
The 2025 honorees reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the fashion industry:
- Fashion Trailblazer: Tracee Ellis Ross is celebrated for her bold and influential style.
- Fashion Newcomer: Anna Sawai is recognized for her fresh and innovative approach to fashion.
- Red Carpet Visionary: Wes Gordon is acclaimed for his visionary creativity.
- Stylist Kate Young for her exemplary work in curating unforgettable looks.
- Hair Stylist: Chris Appleton, noted for transforming celebrity hair into works of art.
- Makeup Artist: Pati Dubroff is famed for enhancing natural beauty.
- Skin Savior: Iván Pol, honored for his contributions to skincare innovation.
- Men’s Grooming: Jamie Taylor is recognized for excellence in styling.
“The WWD Style Awards are a testament to the incredible power of the red carpet and how it shapes so many areas of our businesses. So much time, creativity, and craftsmanship go into these moments, and WWD really is the only brand that can tell this story how it should be told,” Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group, said.
Supported by Four Seasons, Amazon Beauty, and Jared Jewelers, the WWD Style Awards promise an unforgettable celebration of fashion’s finest. For comprehensive coverage of awards season fashion, visit WWD’s online channel and tune in on January 5, 2025, for live Golden Globes coverage. The program will broadcast on platforms including WWD.com, YouTube, and Amazon Live, with extensive social media engagement ensuring audiences remain at the heart of the style conversation.
