New Category Marks First-Ever FGI Rising Star Award for College Students
Other New FGI Awards Categories This Year Include Content Creation, Retail Tech
New York (May 7, 2024) – The annual FGI Rising Star Awards red-carpet awards ceremony will return for its 28th year on May 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 583 Park Avenue. Once again, this signature New York City event will convene the fashion and beauty industry’s best and brightest in a celebration of up-and-coming talent, with honorees recognized in fashion apparel, accessories, fine jewelry, and other categories that include new 2024 awards honors for Retail Tech and Creative Content. FGI will also present the organization’s first-ever award for college students: the new Future Fashion Award sponsored by Macy’s.
Maryanne Grisz, President and CEO of Fashion Group International: “The Future Fashion Award sponsored by Macy’s marks a milestone for FGI – the first ever Rising Star Award presented to a college student. The award will recognize one stand-out junior or senior year student, currently enrolled in a fashion merchandising program at an affiliated university within FGI’s U.S. network, whose passion, nuanced analysis, creativity, and vision marks them out as a rising star in the field of fashion merchandising.”
Jenna Cordina, Senior Director of Assortment at Macy’s: “Through our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s is committed to empowering and providing young people with the resources, tools and mentorship opportunities to excel as they begin their fashion careers. I’m thrilled to have led this year’s selection process and look forward to the amazing ideas, innovations and change these future leaders will bring to the industry.”
The recipient of the Future Fashion Award will receive $1,000 from Macy’s to help underwrite their continued studies. The partnership underlines FGI’s commitment to leverage the global organization’s vast network and resources to support and empower fashion talent at every stage of their careers.
The FGI Rising Star Awards has served as a career launchpad for some of the fashion world’s most revered brands and designers. The signature event also continues to serve as a vital platform for recognition of emerging fashion and beauty leaders, designers, and up-and-coming companies that have been in business from one to six years. Past Rising Star awards winners have included Tory Burch, Jason Wu, Brandon Maxwell, Joseph Altuzarra, Phillip Lim, Kerby Jean-Raymond, Thom Brown, Monica Rich Kosann, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Brett Heyman, Warby Parker, Cornelia Guest; Dylan Lauren of Dylan’s Candy Bar; Jennifer Fleiss and Jennifer Hyman of Rent The Runway, and Rachel Shechtman of Story.
“FGI received an unprecedented number of applications this year from emerging talent in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries—a dazzling array of applicants distinguished by their energy and creative output,” says Grisz. “We look forward to celebrating each distinguished honoree this May at the 28th FGI Rising Star Awards.”
FGI Rising Star 2024 Special Awards
Gary Wassner and Hilldun Corporation will present the annual Hilldun Business Innovation Award to Ann Wehren, CEO of In Seam, a private platform that helps luxury fashion connectors better service their clients.
Designer Terry Singh will be presented with the annual FGI President’s Award for Excellence.
Future Fashion Award sponsored by Macy’s – winner to be announced
FGI Rising Star 2024 Finalists and Categories:
Fashion Apparel – Lifestyle
Intimate/Swim
Nevaeh: Melissa Franchi
PrintFresh: Amy and Leo Voloshin
Loka.Haus: Lisa Husberg
Annia Louisa: Annia Jenkins
Casualwear
Jacob & John: John Paul Thomas
Fried Rice: Maya Wang
Shwetambari: Shwetambari Mody
Fashion Apparel – Ready To Wear
Patrick Cupid: Patrick Cupid
Melke: Emma Gage
Bishme Cromartie: Bishme Cromartie
Santicler: Monica Magdas Miller
Bulan: Beam Ratchapol Ngaongam
Veronica De Piante: Veronica De Piante
Tara Babylon: Tara Babylon
Thesalting: Michael Ward & Manel Garcia Espejo
Ron Dyce: Ron Dyce
Fashion Apparel – Eveningwear
Evan Hirsch: Evan Hirsch
Kate Barton: Kate Barton
Verdavainne: Cyril Verdavainne
Sergio Davila: Sergio Martin Dávila Vega
Talya Bendel – Haas Bridal: Talya Bendel & Esty Haas
Rossario George: Tony Vincente
Fine Jewelry
Ivar by Ritika Ravi: Ritika Ravi
Jaune Pearls: Melizza Jaune Tanpoco and Maika Rivera Tanpoco
Jared Jewelers: Jared Atelier & Shy Dayan
Accessories
Guillaume Larquemain: Guillaume Larquemain
Binata Millinery: Rowell Concepcion
The 3rd Jewelry: Robert Bacon
Vivian Blooms: Jennifer Kofler
Paper Shaper by Julie: Julie Pierre
Lazaro Leather: Roman Nielavitzky
Beauty Entrepreneur
Curl Daddy: Edwin Borquez Pierrot
Mask Skin Care: Sarah Mirsini
D. L. Henry Enterprises: Darci Henry
Avoila: Grace O’Sullivan
Pinch of Colour: Linda Treska
Content Creator
Original fashion or beauty content marketing in short form video, visuals, developed for digital platforms.
Addy Media: Charlii Sebunya
The Style That Binds Us: Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk
Vetted: Jamie Lewin
Retail Tech
Includes: All unique retail distribution and solution-based technologies.
Nexite: Anat Shakedd
Pathr.ai: George Shaw
ViralMoment: Chelsie Hall & Sheyda Demooei
The Wires: Kimberly Carney
Beautyque NYC: Sonia Khemiri
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.
