Fashion Group International Names Finalists for 2023 Rising Star Awards in Brand New Categories

2023 Fashion Group International Rising Star Awards

New York (February 28, 2023):

More categories in fashion, beauty, and related fields have been added to the 2023 FGI Rising Star Awards list that has been announced by Fashion Group International (FGI), an organisation that promotes diversity in the fashion business and helps launch careers in the field.

Red carpet and luncheon tickets will be required for the 27th annual event, which will be held at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on May 8, 2023.

"Every year, we meet to celebrate some of the most promising emerging talents in the fashion, beauty, and business sectors at the FGI Rising Star Awards. FGI's goal has always been to support the industry and its members, both recognised names and newcomers. Honorees of the FGI Rising Star award have gone on to become industry heavyweights, so I'm excited to see where this year's nominees go."

said Maryanne Grisz, President and CEO of the Fashion Group International.

2023 Finalists

Eveningwear

Andrew Kwon, Andrew Kwon Bach Mai, Bach Mai Kate Barton, Kate Barton  Terry Singh, Terry Singh Manuel Tiscareño, Tiscareno  

Ready-to-Wear

Autumn Adeigbo, Autumn Adeigbo Stephen Mikhail, Atelier Cillian Kelsey and Cassidy Tucker, Deviate Marrisa Wilson, Marrisa Wilson New York Alex and Michael Toccin, Toccin

Active/Casualwear

Marusya Tamboura and Burkindy, Jahnkoy Nicholas Raefski, Nicholas Raefski Joseph DeAcetis, Potro Teddy von Ranson, Teddy von Ranson

Beauty Entrepreneur

Stephanie Miklosvary, Lucky ChickMichael and Diana Wilson, Saints & Sinners Haircare Raquel Riley Thomas, Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty 

Accessories – Hard and Soft Goods Categories

Celia Torvisco, Celia Torvisco Chris Donovan, Chris Donovan Footwear Jennifer Rose Smail, Cuddigan Leather Megan Key Campos & Nick Lucio, Oncept Rowell Concepcion, Binata Millinery Metri Holliday, Metri Holliday LLC Lei Li / Yiren Zhou, Monsecret New York 

Fine Jewelry

Hakan Orrling, Arild  Burkindy, Burkindy Ritika Ravi, Ivar Jewelry Maika Rivera Tanpoco and Melizza Jaune Tanpoco, Jaune Pearls

Collaborations

Collab Name: Jared Jewelers x NBA Cleveland Cavaliers “Junkyard Dog Chain”Dan Hines, Marketing Director, Jared

Collab Name: Wolverine 1000 Mile x Old Rip Van WinkleScott Schoessel, VP, Global Marketing - Wolverine, Bates & Hytest, Wolverine Worldwide

Collab Name: AMER_ICAN and various designersVesna Cremona, Founder, AMER_ICAN

FGI Special Awards for 2023

The Hilldun Business Innovation AwardRecognizing Marcelo Guimarães and Jordana Guimarães, Fashinnovation

FGI Rising Star Entrepreneur of the YearRecognizing Kimberly Carney, The Wires

In its twenty-seventh year, the annual awards ceremony is a key extension of FGI's continuous aim to connect and assist the global fashion diaspora with essential professional tools and contacts for long-term success.

In many instances, the tournament provides finalists their first brand exposure. Participants must not have been in business for more than six years in order to be nominated.

Jason Wu, Tory Burch, Joseph Altuzarra, Phillip Lim, Brandon Maxwell, Thom Brown, Bond No. 9, Warby Parker, Dylan Lauren of Dylan's Candy Bar, Jennifer Fleiss and Jennifer Hyman of Rent the Runway, to mention a few, are among the past recipients of the Rising Star Awards.

FGI will host a pre-awards party for the finalists on April 4 at the Sartoria Studio bespoke haberdashery in Soho, situated at 65-69 West Houston Street in New York.

2023 FGI Rising Star Awards Sponsors include Hilldun Corporation

Confirmed RSVP required for event entry and on-site coverage.

FGI Rising Star Awards

When: May 8, 2023, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: The Lighthouse, Pier Sixty-One on the HudsonPress

RSVP: RSVP@anamartinspr.com

About Fashion Group International (FGI):

Fashion Group International (FGI) was founded in 1928 as a forum for professional progress in the fashion business by a group of seventeen women leaders, including Helena Rubenstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Edith Head, and other notable figures in the field. The nonprofit group is still going strong today, with the same mission of bringing together and helping out the fashion industry's best and brightest, from up-and-coming designers to seasoned veterans. FGI's goal is to promote the fashion industry by encouraging new ideas, increasing productivity, and strengthening connections.

The Fashion Group International (FGI) is an organisation with headquarters in New York City, regional chapters all over the globe, and a membership list of over 5,000 professionals in the fashion, accessory, cosmetics, retail, and lifestyle design industries. Benefits exclusive to FGI members include: high-profile event platforms for professional recognition, company directories and resources, mentoring opportunities with industry experts, continuous professional development opportunities, and market analysis.

The Fashion Group Foundation serves as Fashion Group International's charitable arm, with a mission to support the next generation of fashion industry professionals via financial aid, internship opportunities, and mentoring programmes. The FGI Foundation also advocates for public service and charity collaborations.