RISING STAR NOMINATIONS

August 26, 2026 - January 15, 2027

APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Join us for The 31st Annual FGI Rising Star Awards, a competition where new innovative, fashion and beauty entrepreneurs are showcased and acknowledged by the FGI professional community and a jury of industry leaders. Highlight your creativity, business acumen, and visionary product on the grand stage to network with industry leadership, peers and potential, new collaborators.

2027 Awards
Founders in business 2-6 years invited to apply!

FASHION APPAREL: EVENINGWEAR
FASHION APPAREL: READY-TO-WEAR
ACCESSORIES
BEAUTY
JEWELRY
SUSTAINABILITY

sponsored by:

HILLDUN – https://www.hilldun.com/

MACY’S – https://www.macys.com/

Apply:

FGI RISING STAR 2027 APPLICATION – https://fgi.org/onlineforms/

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