About the Event:
FGI Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of FGI Chicago’s Rising Star Awards! The 10th FGI Chicago Rising Stars Awards will take place on October 15, 2024, at the Palmer House Hilton .
This event is a celebration of style, innovation, and the remarkable talent that defines the Chicago fashion industry. The nominees are local emerging designers and creatives in business for 1-7 years in categories including Fashion Apparel, Beauty, Accessories, Sustainability, Interiors, and more.
The FGI Rising Stars is the annual competition that acknowledges outstanding new brands and their founders. Our finalists are all Chicago based and represent the best in various fashion disciplines, each demonstrating creativity and innovation that signal bright futures in fashion. The winners, selected by votes from FGI Chicago members, will be announced during the event. Meet our finalists!
Rising Star Finalists:
Fashion Stylist: Elizabeth Grace Kelly, Kimi Ellwein, Nasreen Hussain
Fashion Content Creator: Melissa Carter, Niki Southern, Theodora Krochman
Fashion Apparel: Anna Martz Designs, aSady, Ellie Day Sportswear
Fashion Accessories: ALLY Shoes, Coco + Peach Jewelry, Seres Footwear
Honorary Awards will be presented to:
Creative Innovation Award: Presented to Delphine Pontvieux, celebrated NYET Jewelry designer, for her outstanding contributions to fashion and design.
Technology Innovation Award: Awarded to Dana Todd, founder of Balodana, for her pioneering work in fashion technology.
Finally, we are so excited to to announce, in collaboration with Neiman Marcus, FGI Chicago will honor the illustrious Mark Badgley and James Mischka of Badgley Mischka with the Fashion Icon Award, celebrating their significant contributions to the fashion industry, as well as global impact on style and elegance. This evening promises to be a celebration of innovation, style, and the recognition of emerging talents within Chicago’s vibrant fashion scene.
More information about the event to come! Check back here.
