On the evening of May 15, 2026, the Cannes Film Festival found a new kind of ceremony — one that had nothing to do with the Palme d’Or and everything to do with the individuals redefining what excellence looks like today.
Business & Fashion Awards, presented in media partnership with Porterium Magazine, the Monaco-based luxury publication founded by serial entrepreneur Liliya Rogova Tippetts, whose editorial vision connects a discerning global readership across Monaco, Miami, Dubai, and beyond. Co-hosting the evening alongside her was Laganza — fashion designer, creative force, and the producer behind VSD Couture Show, a world-touring performance where haute couture, choreography, and visual art dissolve into a single immersive experience. Together, they brought a rare duality to the room: rigorous taste and genuine spectacle.
The awards that followed honored exactly that — visionaries operating at the intersection of fashion, beauty, business, art, and culture, on a truly global scale.
What came next was a roll call of remarkable — each name announced, each story a world unto itself.
LAGANZA — Future of Fashion: AI & Couture Creative Vision Award. The creative force behind VSD Couture, she has carved a singular space in contemporary fashion where couture refuses to be confined to a single occasion — or a single era. This year, the brand unveiled two defining collections — the EVENING LINE, whose elegant gowns and suits graced the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, and the FESTIVAL LINE, an exclusive couture vision conceived for the cultural stages of Burning Man and Coachella. Pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence into the creative process, LAGANZA is redefining what couture can be in the age of technology — bold, exclusive, and utterly unforgettable. VSD Couture is not simply fashion. It is a declaration of what comes next.
VSD Couture Show — Best Fashion Dance Show Award. The Best Fashion Dance Show Award was presented to VSD Couture Show for transforming the runway into a captivating artistic performance, where haute couture, choreography, movement, and theatrical storytelling unite to create an immersive visual experience that redefines the intersection between fashion presentation and live performance art.
Liliya Rogova Tippetts was honored with the Transformational Energy Mentoring & Human Potential Award. A serial entrepreneur, elite energy mentor, international speaker, and founder of the FAES Method™, she works with high-level clients across Hollywood and the global creative world — empowering visionaries, artists, and leaders to expand their potential, elevate their energy frequency, and unlock new levels of inspiration, abundance, and possibility. Shifting the paradigm of human potential through the power of energy mentoring, she guides individuals to access the quantum field, dissolve limiting patterns, and step into the highest version of themselves in both their craft and their life.
Victoria Silvstedt — Fashion & Lifestyle Entrepreneur Icon Award International television star, entrepreneur, investor, model, and global brand ambassador Victoria Silvstedt was honored with the Fashion & Lifestyle Entrepreneur Icon Award. She recently co-created the limited-edition Wild Life collection for the Monaco-based sustainable fashion brand Must-Have Marley Dresses, blending conscious fashion with bold femininity and Riviera-inspired elegance. Recognized worldwide for her enduring influence across fashion, entertainment, and luxury lifestyle industries, she continues to embody glamour, versatility, and modern entrepreneurial success.
Nargiza Wisbey received the Global Inspiration Queen 2026 Award — a Swiss-based television presenter, producer, and founder of a presenter training school, she holds the title of Ms Universe World International 2026 and brings over a decade of media experience across Switzerland and Germany. A graduate of the Munich Academy of Film and Television, she competed in three international pageants over nine months, culminating in her landmark victory at the international final in Orlando, USA. An artist, aspiring beauty entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s empowerment at every age, she embodies resilience, elegance, and the transformative power of reinvention.
Antonina Trokhymenko — Winner of Best Real Estate Advisor Award recognizing her excellence, professionalism, and refined expertise within the luxury real estate industry. A distinguished luxury property expert operating across Dubai, London, and the South of France, she is known for her strategic vision, international approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in the world of high-end property, lifestyle investment, and premium client advisory.
Alina Leshchynska — Winner in Haute Couture Hair Extensions at the Business & Fashion Awards, held on May 15, 2026, during the Cannes Film Festival. Founder of the premium brand WOWHAIR and owner of an exclusive hair extension salon, she brings over 20 years of expertise to the industry and is recognized as a true Hair Extension Icon. An experienced educator, she shares her knowledge and trains the next generation of professionals. Known for flawless execution and consistently exceptional results, she creates luxurious, seamless, natural-looking hair for celebrities and clients who value exclusivity, premium quality, and a high level of service.
Daria Dmitrieva received the Pioneer of Integrative Success: Where Business Meets Art Award. A rare voice at the intersection of entrepreneurship and artistic vision, she has built a body of work that refuses to separate creativity from strategy — treating aesthetics, leadership, and modern business as facets of a single, coherent expression. This summer, her debut title The Personal Branding Book: A Powerful New Guide to Authentic Personal Brand, published by LID Publishing in the United Kingdom, brings that vision to a global audience — cementing her place as one of the defining voices in branding and contemporary leadership.
Yuliya Zaporoshchuk is the winner of the Influencer in Fashion & Luxury Lifestyle Excellence award. A mother of three and a force in the world of luxury media, Yuliya serves as Regional Manager and Head of Region at Luxury Concept Magazine in Monaco, bringing editorial authority, refined taste, and genuine industry expertise to everything she touches. Her work in luxury concierge — delivering bespoke, impeccably curated experiences — speaks to a rare combination of aesthetic intelligence and flawless execution. For the many mothers in her audience balancing ambition with family, Yuliya is more than an influencer. She is proof that it can be done, and done beautifully.
Valentyna Sylka, General Manager of Villa Fabulite, was honored with the Best French Riviera Boutique Luxury Hotel Award. A visionary hospitality leader, she has transformed Villa Fabulite into one of the most quietly coveted addresses on the Côte d’Azur. Tucked into the pine-shaded coastline of Cap d’Antibes, it is a confidential luxury boutique hotel built for the traveller who values discretion over spectacle and authenticity over scale. Adult-only, private, and deliberately unhurried, it offers full property privatisation for wellness retreats, executive off-sites, or holidays lived entirely on one’s own terms — where every stay is shaped by hospitality that cannot be manufactured, only cultivated.
Kristina Stets received the International Creative Excellence Award — Videography, Photography & AI Artistry, celebrated as the quintessential international videographer, photographer, and AI artist whose work bridges cinematic imagery, fashion aesthetics, and the cutting edge of contemporary digital creativity. With more than a decade of immersion in the international fashion industry as her foundation, Kristina Stets has forged a distinctive creative language spanning videography, photography, creative direction, and AI-generated visual content — her portfolio reaching from the iconic runways of Paris Fashion Week to the red carpets of the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals. As an AI artist, she explores artificial intelligence as a legitimate and compelling creative medium, demonstrating how emerging technologies can deepen storytelling while preserving artistic authenticity and human connection. Through her singular fusion of cinematic vision, luxury aesthetics, and digital innovation, Kristina Stets continues to shape the evolving landscape of contemporary visual arts — elevating the creative standards of fashion, editorial, and luxury media on the international stage.
Mady Wigleven received the Entrepreneurial Vision & Connection Award, celebrated as an entrepreneur, business builder, and connector with a remarkable ability to bring people, ideas, and opportunities together. A builder of ventures across coaching, consultancy, and elite athlete reintegration, she also transformed an iconic Indonesian restaurant around the recipes of a renowned Michelin-starred chef. Recognized for her rare ability to bring people, ideas, and opportunities to life at the intersection of business, hospitality, and lifestyle, she continues to embody the spirit of bold, boundary-crossing entrepreneurship and meaningful human connection on the international stage. Today, she looks ahead — ready for what comes next!
Alexander Skobtsev, founder of Meet Future, received the Visionary Event Experience Creator 2026 Award. A formidable force in the international events industry, he has spent over two decades building a legacy at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and strategic vision. Through Meet Future, he has redefined what corporate, business, and marketing events can be — merging event technology, exhibition stand design, and multimedia production into experiences that don’t merely impress, but endure. Driven by a restless curiosity for emerging trends and an unwavering commitment to helping brands connect with their audiences, he continues to shape the future of live experiences — turning every event into something unforgettable.
Iryna Tomusiak received the Best Luxury Portrait & Fashion Photographer Award, celebrated as a visual storyteller of rare elegance whose lens transforms every subject into something timeless. Paris-based and working across Europe, she has built a distinguished body of work spanning luxury portrait, fashion, and wedding photography — each image a seamless fusion of Parisian aesthetics, fashion-inspired artistry, and a deeply personal approach to every client. From studio and outdoor sessions to events and destination shoots, she photographs women, couples, families, brands, and creatives with one unwavering intention: to make every person feel confident, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable in front of the camera. Iryna Tomusiak doesn’t just take photos — she crafts a luxury visual experience, one story at a time.
Julia Berisset received the Best VIP Concierge & Public Relations Award, celebrated as the quintessential authority in luxury lifestyle management, elite networking, and high-end public relations built on a decade of uncompromising excellence. Based on the French Riviera and operating across Europe’s most exclusive destinations, she has become the trusted name behind privileged access to the world’s most private events — from fashion weeks and film festivals to bespoke VIP experiences for the most distinguished clientele. As owner and Chief Editor of TheGlam Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, she brings the same elegance and discretion to media and personal branding as she does to every curated experience. Through her signature fusion of celebrity PR, image positioning, and luxury brand strategy, she continues to elevate the visibility, prestige, and influence of public figures and luxury brands on the international stage.
Molly Winckelmans received the Women of Influence in Contemporary Art Award, celebrated as an internationally acclaimed painter, gallerist, and cultural advocate whose work is rooted in African identity, femininity, and the depth of human experience. Through a bold and distinctive artistic language, she has earned prestigious recognition across Europe — including exhibitions associated with the Louvre Museum in Paris — cementing her place among the most compelling voices in contemporary art today. Dedicated to empowering women through creative expression, Molly Winckelmans continues to leave a lasting and meaningful impact on the art world, shaping cultural conversations that resonate far beyond the gallery wall.
Isidora Ranković received the Timeless Beauty Icon Award at the Business & Fashion Awards during the Cannes Film Festival — at just 25, Mrs. Monaco Universe 2026 stands among the youngest women to carry one of the world’s most visible titles. Distinguished by a clarity that extends beyond her age, she embodies the conviction that true presence is cultivated from within rather than constructed externally. Her ambition is rooted in meaningful causes including domestic violence awareness and environmental protection, and in an industry often shaped by appearances, she represents a refined perspective where authenticity and inner substance define lasting impact.
Svetlana Verina — Winner of the Global Fashion Visionary Award. Founder of World Fashion Week Dubai and visionary entrepreneur operating at the intersection of fashion, cinema, and global PR. Over more than six years, she has built her platform in Dubai into a premier strategic hub for designers and brands entering international markets, with the support of Hamdan bin Saeed Al Nahyan. Actively representing designers and brands across Europe and the United States, her work spans the world’s most prestigious fashion and cultural stages, including Paris, Milan, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Venice Film Festival. A champion of personal brand development for designers, models, and creative entrepreneurs, she combines strategic PR, global fashion projects, and cinematic platforms to elevate talent and secure their place on the international stage.
Anna Schneider — Winner of the Social Media Award 2026. Model, influencer, and member of Woman Club Monaco, she has built a loyal global audience of over 2 million followers on Instagram, establishing herself as one of Germany’s most recognizable faces in the fashion and lifestyle space. A mother of two, she regularly attends the world’s leading fashion events, including Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and Berlin, as well as prestigious international cultural events such as the Cinema for Peace Gala in Berlin. A finalist for the Mrs. Germany title and holder of the Mrs. Social Media award at the 2023 Miss Germany competition held in Hurghada, Egypt, Anna embodies modern elegance, influence, and the power of authentic personal branding on a global stage.
Olga Nefertiti — Winner of the International Music Icon Award. International singer, designer, and actress of the Sacred Fashion Theatre Aladini, Grammy Nominee led by Manny Mijeres (USA), and recognized as Russia’s most luxurious and daring artist. Member of the Diamond Club (Venice), official face and ambassador of the prestigious international magazine “The Beauty Queen,” and awarded as Best Singer of Monaco. Celebrated as an Influential Fashion Icon in both Cannes and Monaco, she graces the world’s most exclusive events, including World Fashion Week Dubai, under the patronage of Her Highness, Princess Anur Tatanaki of Dubai. A Grand Prix Top Model Russia title holder, Academic of Hairdressing Art, and stylist for top TV and music channels, Nefertiti embodies bold elegance, fearless innovation, and unparalleled artistry across every stage she graces.
Nico Biso received the Global Visionary in Contemporary Art Award at the Business & Fashion Awards. A contemporary artist known for his abstract and expressive visual language, Nico Biso explores the connection between identity, emotion, nature, and modern society. Inspired by both urban and organic landscapes, his dynamic works blend vibrant color, movement, and imagination, creating immersive experiences that invite reflection and dialogue. Through his distinctive artistic vision, Nico Biso continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art and inspire audiences worldwide.
Dzyhivska Liliia received the Best Makeup Artist Award, recognizing exceptional artistry, creativity, and talent within the beauty industry. Distinguished by her refined technique, innovative approach, and ability to elevate makeup into a sophisticated form of visual expression, she continues to set new standards of excellence through flawless execution and artistic precision.
At the close of a radiant Cannes evening, the Business & Fashion Awards celebrated the visionaries, creators, and changemakers redefining excellence across fashion, beauty, entrepreneurship, and beyond. More than an accolade, each honor recognized the courage to lead with vision — and the quiet power of those who are not just shaping industries, but inspiring the world that comes next.
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