THE 29th ANNUAL FGI RISING STAR AWARDS!
You are invited to participate as one of the industry’s newest and most promising creatives to the exciting FGI competition held from
September 16th to January 25th. The competition is open to applicants in:
FASHION APPAREL; EVENINGWEAR; READY- to- WEAR; BRIDAL; ACCESSORIES; JEWELRY; BEAUTY and
SUSTAINABILITY.
Categories & winners will be announced at FGI’s annual red-carpet event in April 2025 in New York City.
Past winners include:
BRANDON MAXWELL, GABRIELLA HEARST, STORY, BIRCHBOX, THOM BROWNE, DEE OCLEPPO HILFIGER,
JASON WU, TORY BURCH, KERBY JEAN RAYMOND, JOSEPH ALTUZARRA, BRETT HEYMAN/EDIE PARKER,
LUTZ MORRIS, HIGH BEAUTY, POST-IMPERIAL, APOTTS, REESE COOPER, AKNVAS, NYAKIO BEAUTY, HAZY MAE,
EPPERSON BACH MAI, SAINTS AND SINNERS, ONCEPT, CHRIS DONOVAN, BURKINDY & MORE…
WELCOME TO THE COMPETITION!
Entries will be reviewed and judged based on creativity, innovation, concept branding detail and overall business
acumen and brand potential in the marketplace.
BEAUTY
Brands will be considered for innovation in Fragrance, Skincare, Haircare and Makeup.
ACCESSORIES
Product categories including Footwear, Handbags, Hats and Small Leather accessories.
JEWELRY
Fine jewelry of 14 carat and 18 carat and above or Costume/fashion pieces designed with lab created, natural and precious stones or metals.
SUSTAINABILITY
Qualified products in all categories above can be entered into this category.
FASHION CATEGORIES
· EVENINGWEAR ·
Collections designed for semi-formal and formal occasions includes Eveningwear, Bespoke Tailoring and Couture.
· READY-TO-WEAR ·
Contemporary, Young Designer, Mass- Produced product sold through DTC or retail distribution channels.
· BRIDAL ·
Custom bridal and bridal wear including made to order and special occasion attire.
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