Fashion Group International (FGI) is a non-profit association of professional executives worldwide, promoting the advancement of careers in the fashion and related lifestyle industries. Denver’s own fashion stars will will be promoted on October 23, 2009, from 6:30 – 10 p.m., at Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, when FGI Denver hosts its biannual Rising Star event celebrating Denver’s newest designers. Ten innovative and creative designers will be recognized. The Rising Star Awards Celebration will include a reception and a silent auction, followed by an awards program and fashion show. Tickets start at $50 for general admission. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships and educational outreach programs. Reservations are being accepted at: blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp or call 720-341-9896. I am honored to be a part of the Rising Star committee and excited to see who will be chosen as the “2009 Rising Star.”
The Twelve to Watch
Designs from the following individuals and companies will be shown on the runway at the Rising Star Awards, and one company will be chosen as the 2009 Rising Star:
Art wearable: Susan Kiely, SK Designs, Women With a Cause; womenwithacause.com
Jewelry: Andrea Li, andreali.com
Dresses: Stephanie Ohnmacht, Smooch; smoochstyle.com
Women’s sportswear: Lisa Welch and Julie Hill, BornFit; livebornfit.com
Custom design: Maureen de Haan, Denver Couture; denvercouture.com
Outdoor/activewear: Phoebe Stapleton, Sierra Designs; sierradesigns.com
Urban/streetwear: Rustin Coburn and Noah Price, DVLP Clothing;developclothing.com
Children’s wear: Hollli Gibson, LamanBlu; lamanblu.com
Accessories: Eulanda Sanders, Yo-San Studio; yosanstudio.com
Men’s Wear: Josh Holleb and Jesse Sapir, Totem Industries; totemindustries.com
Retail Winner: Mona Lucero, monalucero.com
Interior Design Winner: Jeanne Connolly, Vintage Renewal; vintagerenewal.com
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