Fashion Group International rolled out the red carpet on Wednesday for the 29th annual FGI Rising Star Awards. The red-carpet luncheon and awards ceremony recognized emerging talent across fashion, beauty, accessories, and fine jewelry sectors – with special awards for sustainability, lifetime achievement, and fashion students – each creative forces shaping the industry’s future.
The event was hosted by Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award-winning actress, performer, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish. Haddish brought her signature wit to the stage in her first appearance at the FGI Rising Star Awards. According to Haddish, “Today, FGI spans 26 regions globally and continues to connect executive-level leaders from fashion, beauty, tech, wellness, you name it…It’s a powerhouse network…Today we celebrate 29 years of the Rising Star Awards honoring emerging talent who are shaping the future of fashion, beauty, and beyond.”
