FGI Night of Stars Returns to the Rainbow Room on October 20

Honoring Iris Van Herpen, Jordan Roth, Stellene Volandes, and More

Now in its 41st year, FGI Night of Stars is a hallmark New York gala spotlighting visionary voices that shape global culture. Proceeds power FGI’s mission-driven professional development, mentorship, scholarships, and resources, supporting and connecting fashion and beauty professionals at every stage of their careers.

MEDIA RSVP & CREDENTIALS

Credentialing is required for red carpet and event coverage. 
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PHOTO/VIDEO

A step-and-repeat red carpet will precede the awards program. Select photography will be available post-event upon request.

FGI: A Living Legacy

FGI’s legacy is a storied one. Fashion Group International (FGI) was officially founded in 1930 by 17 visionary and accomplished women, including Carmel Snow, Helena Rubenstein, Elizabeth Arden, Edith Head, Claire McCardell, Nan Duskin, Eleanor Roosevelt, among others, who disrupted the system with a mission to create a professional community that connected, transcended, and uplifted the fashion industry and related fields.

Decades on, FGI boasts a global membership of over 5,000 with regional chapters around the globe—and continues to provide opportunities and resources for connection, mentorship, and career development for professionals at every stage of their career, shining a light of emerging talent and established leaders through FGI’s annual fundraising events, including FGI Night of Stars.

Past FGI Night of Stars honorees have included fashion luminaries such as Tommy Hilfiger, Issey Miyake, Giorgio Armani, and Donna Karan. The evening has also drawn high-profile presenters and special guests across fashion and culture, among them Meryl Streep, Kate Hudson, Viktor & Rolf, Grace Coddington, Martha Stewart, and Laverne Cox—underscoring the gala’s standing as a marquee New York event that unites industry leaders and mainstream cultural icons.

All proceeds will benefit the The Fashion Group Foundation’s mission to promote educational programming and funding devoted to the study of fashion and business, with initiatives such as the Rising Star Grants Fund, Mentorship, The Ruben and Isabel Toledo Scholarship at FIT, and more educational initiatives, grants, resources, and mentorship opportunities for fashion and related industry professionals and emerging talent.

ABOUT FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1930 by a group of seventeen women leaders, with charters including Helena Rubenstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Edith Head, and other renowned fashion icons, Fashion Group International (FGI) was established as an industry forum for career advancement. Today, the non-profit organization remains dedicated to connecting and supporting fashion professionals at every level, from startups to seasoned professionals. By providing access, education, and connection, FGI seeks to spark creativity, fuel innovation, and advance the business of fashion.

FGI is headquartered in New York City, with chapters in numerous regions worldwide, and a roster of over 5,000 active members in fashion and related design sectors including apparel, accessories, beauty, retail, and lifestyle. Vital member benefits offered to FGI members include ongoing professional development opportunities, forums for discussion and networking, market insights, mentorship opportunities with industry leaders, business directories and resources, and high-profile event platforms for professional recognition. Discover more at fgi.org

The Fashion Group Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Fashion Group International and is dedicated to nurturing the fashion talent of tomorrow through education, scholarships, internships, and career counseling services. The FGI Foundation also promotes charitable partnerships and impactful public service initiatives.