Fashion Group International

FGI Chicago Style & Space - Designing Impactful Interiors
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tribune Towers Residencies, 435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Join us for an exclusive evening of elegance and inspiration at the iconic Tribune Tower, hosted in collaboration with Agency H5. This panel will be led by Curio co-founder and writer for Better Homes & Garden, Maggie Gillette and will explore new trends in interior design with esteemed industry professionals Max Natanek (@homes2themax) and Pam Maher (www.pammaherdesign.com).
Event Highlights Include:

Exclusive Panel Discussion: Engage with leading interior designers as they discuss current trends and the future of interior design.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from both the interior design and fashion sectors in one of Chicago’s most prestigious settings.
Tribune Tower: Experience the architectural splendor highlighting the tower’s unique design elements and rich history.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate enthusiast, this event will provide valuable insights and the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals passionate about interior design and fashion. Refreshments and bites will be served during a casual meet-and-greet session, providing an ideal backdrop for conversation and connection.
Space is limited, so secure your spot early and be part of a night where design transcends the ordinary!
Itinerary:
6:00 – 7:30: Arrival at Tribune Towers , Cocktails light bites, and fashion networking
7:45 – 9:00: Panel discussion
Parking: Spothero or metered street parking.
Space is limited so purchase your tickets now!

Private Talk & Tour - Statement Sleeves Exhibition
2024-05-15 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Members Only! Join us for a talk & tour of Statement Sleeves Exhibition at the Museum at FIT. With more than 60 styles, Statement Sleeves takes an original approach to the history of fashion.
Visitors will encounter the myriad ways in which designers have reinterpreted and remixed sleeves through variations in material, shape, embellishment, and even functionality. View the exhibition & learn from curator Colleen Hill, how sleeves hold the power to define a look—in both the past and present.
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – SUNY
Fashion and Textile History Gallery, The Museum at FIT
227 West 27th Street, New York City 10001
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
TOUR: 2 – 2:30PM
RSVP Required. Limited Space.
RSVP HERE

The 28th Annual Rising Star Awards
2024-05-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
RISING STAR AWARDS
Please join us to celebrate the FGI Rising Stars in Fashion, Beauty, Accessories, Fine Jewelry, Technology
and Content Creation.
FGI Rising Star Awards Luncheon
MAY 13, 2024
Reception: 11am-12pm
Luncheon and Awards: 12-2pm
583 Park Avenue, New York City
To RSVP – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sypxndr

Mad About Jewelry
2024-05-07 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Please join us on May 7 at 10 a.m. for a complimentary discussion with Bryna Pomp, Director of MAD About Jewelry and enjoy a preview of the newly opened, MAD About Jewelry Sale. MAD About Jewelry has become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary, artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. This exciting show features designs from 50 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists.
Meet MAD About Jewelry featured designer Burkindy, FGI Rising Star Winner in Fine Jewelry and enjoy a self-guided tour of permanent collection, Craft Front and Center and current exhibit, Sonya Clark, ‘We Are Each Other’.
Jerome And Simona Chazen Building,
2 Columbus Circle, NYC, 10019
10 am EST
RSVP Required. Limited Space.
RSVP HERE

Plush and Pioneering: Fur and Leather in Fashion
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
FGI Saint Louis welcomes you to a Plush and Pioneering evening with the Fur and Leather Centre.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
🕠 Time: Members Only 6:00 – 6:30; Event 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Fur & Leather Centre (7901 Clayton Road)
Learn about the reintroduction of fur in culture, its sustainability, and its ability to be worn year-round. Enjoy an open bar and hors d’oeuvre while mingling with FGI members and one of the top furriers in the United States, Tiara Hanlon of the Fur and Leather Centre. Hear about the development of a new line designed by Tiara, aka The Furry Godmother, and get a sneak peek of the trailer for Fur Baby, a new television show produced in Saint Louis encompassing the Hanilon’s business in fashion. Network with fellow fashion enthusiasts and learn about the benefits of Fashion Group International membership. This event also includes the FGI fall trend Communiqué and a panel discussion on fur, leather, and styling.
Members– enjoy a private styling session with Tiara and Yoro from 6:00 – 6:30
Meet our guest speakers:
Tiara Hanlon: Tiara Hanlon is co-owner and director of marketing for the Fur & Leather Centre, as well as the creative director behind their new fashion line. Tiara pushes the limits of fur, creating year-round items in bold colors.
Yoro Newson: Yoro Newson is a multifaceted talent, excelling as a self-taught jewelry designer, wardrobe stylist, fashion event coordinator, and creative artist. She is the founder of Fashion Friendzy, curating fashionable shopping experiences showcasing select brands at local boutiques, department stores, and private gatherings, fostering connections between potential customers and local designers. Her compassion for creatives, and love for the arts, compels her to build bridges and fill gaps so that no one lacks opportunity.

Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Report | with Columbia College Chicago
2024-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia College Chicago, 618 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
The Fashion Group International of Chicago presents a FW24 Fashion Report in Collaboration with Columbia College Chicago.
Join us on April 18th for an exclusive global Fashion Week report, capturing and highlighting trends, color and fashion for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2024 season. The FGI Communiqué Fashion Presentation is curated on behalf of FGI members: Sharon Graubard, Founder/Creative Director of MintModa, Nichole Fischelis, Fashion/Art Forecasting and FGI Board Member Gary Wassner, Hilldun Corporation CEO.
Guests will have access to view the Columbia Fashion Study Collection.
Refreshments and light bites will be served.
Where: Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan
When: April 18, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm CST
For parking, it is recommended to utilize the available side streets for parking, or utilize SpotHero.
We can’t wait to see everyone!
Itinerary:
6pm – Networking Reception
6:30pm – Intro to FGI and Study Collection showing
7:30: Communiqué Fashion Report

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fallwinter-2024-fashion-report-with-columbia-college-chicago-tickets-860260822277

The Sustainability Edit | Up-cycling, Vintage & Product Longevity
2024-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join FGI Toronto and our expert panel as we present The Sustainability Edit | Up-cycling, Vintage & Product Longevity, a virtual webinar.
This year we are looking to frame optimism within the context of sustainability, as we explore how our industry leaders are using up-cycling, vintage an the notion of product longevity to encourage, foster and support sustainable practises within the Canadian fashion industry.
Join us as our incredible host, the multi-talented actress and model Lindura as she engages in a robust discussion about how each of our panelists is driving sustainability via various projects, initiatives and/or within their business. Meet our panelists:
Bruce Sinclair, Associate Dean of the Fashion, Beauty & Marketing Faculty at Humber College
Kelly Drennan, Founder of Fashion Takes Action & Master Thrifter
Inder Bedi, Designer and Owner of Bedi Apparel & Clothing
We cant wait to speak with each of our panelists and unpack what can we done to create a better future for fashion. This is a fantastic opportunity to find inspiration and ask questions about what has made them successful and how they have created space for best practise. If you would like to submit a panelist question for the Q&A please email – fgitoronto@gmail.com – by Thursday April 11th.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday April 17th @ 7pm for this incredible ZOOM WEBINAR.

Creating An Abundant Mindset.... Embracing All Of Your Creativity
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
JIM ARNOFF
CREATING AN ABUNDANT MINDSET….EMBRACING ALL OF YOUR CREATIVITY
AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP IN CONVERSATION WITH FGI PRESIDENT/CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Living your fashion career with scarcity and tightness? Does fear run your career at every turn? Unsure how to shift that thinking to one of true abundance? Join Career Coach/FGI Workshop Facilitator Jim Arnoff in an immersive, interactive workshop that will give you the coach’s take on how to lead your career with abundance, flow and adaptability. You will learn the coaching skills to envision your ideal fashion career, maximize your options and create an effective support network. Hear the tools to embrace all your creative assets broadly, pitch yourself with conviction and live in your passion zone…always.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19th
1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
COMPLIMENTARY FOR FGI MEMBERS
$15 FOR NON-MEMBERS
RSVP- https://www.fgi.org/join/

Women's History Month
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ASHLEY LONGSHORE GALLERY, 43 Crosby St, New York, NY, 10012, United States
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Join us to celebrate the legacy
and future of women’s outstanding leadership!
Hosted by:
ASHLEY LONGSHORE
FERN MALLIS
LINDA FARGO
TERI AGINS
VERONICA WEBB
March 14, 2024
6:30 – 8pm
ASHLEY LONGSHORE GALLERY
43 Crosby St. NY, NY 10012
A BENEFIT FOR THE
FASHION GROUP FOUNDATION
FGF mission is to provide grants, scholarships, resources and mentorship for industry emerging and current talent to support the business of fashion and beauty. The FGF archive includes a 90 year legacy of women’s leadership and over 60,000 unique, historic fashion images.
RSVP – https://secure.givelively.org/event/fashion-group-foundation-inc/join-us-to-celebrate-the-legacy-and-future-of-women-s-outstanding-leadership

Member's Only Threads Behind-the-Scenes Preview Event
2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Go behind-the-scenes of the Missouri History Museum’s Textiles Archive Collection and learn more about their biennial Threads fundraiser.
Monday, March 11, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Missouri History Museum Library & Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
Hear from designers, event co-chairs, and museum curators about the history of the museum’s textiles archive, the upcoming Threads event, and designer processes and inspiration. Get an exclusive, in-person look at archival inspiration pieces while networking with other FGI Members.
Dress: This year’s Threads theme is BOLD! Add a little boldness to your everyday look for this preview event.
This event is complimentary and an exclusive event for FGI MEMBERS ONLY. Not a member? Email fgisaintlouis@gmail.com or visit fgi.org to learn more and join our prestigious group of fashion industry professionals.
Want to learn more about Threads? Visit Threads on the Museum History Museum’s event list.

FGI Tech Summit
2024-03-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, FIT - Katie Murphy Amphitheatre 227, W 27th St, New York, NY, 10010, United States
FGI TECH SUMMIT
Please join us for the FGI Tech Summit hosted by FIT. It is FGI’s mission and commitment to bring industry and innovation insights to its network of fashion, beauty and retail professionals, and host technology leaders who are at the forefront of this fast-moving, game-changing force of the industry. Usually presented as internal conference tools, this year, given the mission-critical importance of these topics, FGI opens our doors to the FGI global community of industry professionals.
1PM FASHION AND GAMING————————–
Panelists:
CAITLIN SHELL CBO, Brandible Games & BD Director, Tilting Point
COLE WASSNER CEO, Wassner Management Group
DAVID BALLIN Senior Director of Brand Heat, Puma Group
JEFF PETRIELLO Producer, New York Times & Adjunct Faculty, NYU Game Center
Moderator:
ELAINE MENSAH Founder & CEO, Showroom Etc
2PM BEAUTY AND AI ————————–
presented by: L’Oréal Luxe
Panelists:
BAZE MPINJA Beauty Writer & Consultant
DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS Venture Capital Reporter, TechCrunch
JOY FENNELL Founder & CEO, The Future in Black
NEAHLE JONES VP, US Consumer Engagement, Consumer Products Division – L’Oréal
Moderator:
TOMI TALABI Co-Founder, The Black Beauty Club
3PM RETAIL TECH ————————–
presented by: Charm.io & Duo Partners
Panelists:
ALEX NISENZON CEO, Charm.io
CLAUDIA POCCIA CEO, Grace de Monaco
KIMBERLY CARNEY Founder & CEO, FashWire
MARA SIRHAL Chief Merchant & Brand Officer, SAKS OFF 5TH
ROHAN DEUSKAR CEO, Stylitics
Moderator:
KARYN SCHOENBART Co-Founder & Managing Director, Duo Partners
4PM CREATIVITY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES————————–
presented by: FIT
Panelists:
DAN SHEFELMAN Associate Professor, Chair, Illustration & Interactive Media
AMY SPERBER Assistant Professor, Fashion Design
KEITH ELLENBOGEN Associate Professor, Photography
IMRAN ISLAM Assistant Professor, Textile Development and Marketing
Moderator:
JAMES PEARCE Manager, Emerging Technologies
MARCH 4, 2024
Doors: 12:30pm
Program: 1-5pm
RECEPTION:
5-6pm
Reception sponsored by:
FASHWIRE
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – SUNY
Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center
227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
RSVP – http://tinyurl.com/bdh89yr4

Women Dressing Women Exhibition
2024-02-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
The Costume Institute’s Women Dressing Women exhibition explores the creativity and artistic legacy of women fashion designers from The Met’s permanent collection, tracing a lineage of makers from the turn of the twentieth century to the present day by highlighting celebrated designers, new voices, and forgotten histories alike.
Women Dressing Women features the work of over seventy womenswear designers, spanning ca. 1910 to today, including French haute couture from houses such as Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Madeleine Vionnet, to American makers like Ann Lowe, Claire McCardell, and Isabel Toledo, along with contemporary designs by Iris van Herpen, Rei Kawakubo, Anifa Mvuemba, and Simone Rocha.
A catalogue, published by The Met and distributed by Yale University Press, will accompany the exhibition.
The exhibition and catalogue are made possible by Morgan Stanley
WEDNESDAY, FEB 28
Program Starts: 9AM
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
1000 Fifth Avenue, 82nd Street
New York, NY, 10028
RSVP- https://www.fgi.org/join/

Stan Herman Reading selections from Uncross Your Legs
2024-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | J.McLaughlin, 1004 Lexington Avenue and 72nd Street, New York, 10021, United States
Join us to meet STAN HERMAN reading selections from
Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion from Pointed Leaf Press
Books will be available for purchase and signing
15% of apparel sales from the evening will benefit FGI
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
6-8pm
J.McLaughlin
1004 Lexington Avenue and 72nd Street, NYC 10021
RSVP – https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek8s2qrbac784f37&oseq=&c=&ch=

Story of A Brand - Don Morphy
2024-02-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on February 2nd at 1265 Madison Ave for an evening that promises to be a celebration of creativity and style. Meet FGI Rising Star winner Daniel Morfor for “Story of a Brand”.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Program: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EST
DON MORPHY STORE – 1265 Madison Avenue

The Blue Jacket Fashion Show Viewing Party with FGI & GENT
2024-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to attend a viewing party of THE BLUE JACKET FASHION SHOW
Live streaming from New York Fashion Week, FGI Saint Louis presents this benefit party on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm CST.
Part of the GENT Men’s Fashion Series and taking place at 2Ic Museum Hotel St Louis on 1528 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Dress code: Blue Jackets or Blue Jacket-inspired looks!
The show will feature blue jackets designed by FGI Rising Stars and support ZERO. ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted. ZERO advances research, provides support, and creates solutions to achieve health equality to meet the most critical needs of our community..

The Blue Jacket Fashion Show
2024-02-01 | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
You are invited to attend a
LIVE STREAM: THE BLUE JACKET FASHION SHOW
FEB 1, 2024 – LIVE STREAM: FGI.ORG (NEW YORK FASHION WEEK)
BLUE JACKETS DESIGNED BY FGI RISING STARS!
Benefit for ZERO
About ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted. ZERO advances research, provides support, and creates solutions to achieve health equity to meet the most critical needs of our community.
FGI RISING STARS & Blue Jacket Show support Zero Cancer

FGI Chicago Honorary Dinner: Uniting Chicago's Fashion Industry
2024-01-31 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | LUXBAR, 18 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
FGI Chicago is proud to celebrate with Chicago‘s Fashion Industry!!! We want to reflect on FGI‘s impactful contributions to Chicago‘s fashion community throughout our many years. As part of this celebration, we will be highlighting brands, companies, and most importantly, past Regional Directors, board members, and members who have kept FGI thriving all of these years. It is them that have kept the spirit of FGI Chicago alive and an organization that so many have been a part of.
In addition, we are particularly thrilled to recognize Tina Koegel, Brand Experience Manager from Neiman Marcus, for her immense contributions and support to FGI Chicago.
When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
6:00-9:00pm CST
Where: LUXBAR , 18 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Fireplace Room, Second Floor
For parking, valet is available at Gibsons across the street ($17) or use SpotHero.
Agenda:
6pm: Cocktail Reception
6:45: Dinner, Welcome remarks, Commemorative video, FGI Retrospective
7:30: Guest of Honor Award, Dessert
Tickets available on Eventbrite

MEET TINA KOEGEL
With over 26 years at Neiman Marcus, Tina Koegel is a seasoned professional in Public Relations and Brand Experience. Her expertise in customer experience, public relations, brand strategy, and event planning has shaped a successful career in fashion retail. She extends Neiman Marcus’ community impact by hosting diverse events with renowned designers, such as Brandon Maxwell, The Olsen Twins, Donna Karan, Manolo Blahnik, Zac Posen, Michael Kors, Derek Lam, Libertine, Badgley Mischka, Angela Missoni and Tory Burch, among others; as well as being the exclusive retail sponsor for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital’s annual Gold Coast Fashion Show, raising millions for the hospital. As a key member of the management team, Tina collaborates on strategic planning, event design, and supports sales associates in delivering personalized client experiences. Tina’s multifaceted role reflects her commitment to retail, community, and team collaboration, positioning her as an integral part of Neiman Marcus’ success. Additionally, her 15-year membership with FGI Chicago has been integral to its growth. Her continued collaboration with the board of directors has been instrumental in crafting and implementing groundbreaking programming throughout these years.

Thank you to Love Cork Screw for our exclusive wine sponsor for this event!
Special Thanks to:
Creative Director Sponsor:
Neiman Marcus
Style Icon Sponsors:
Apparel Industry Board, Inc.
BHAV – Bhavana Jain
Kathleen Haines-Finley
Kathryn Spitznagle
Maria Vathis
Pam Ionnatta
Tina Koegel
Xochil – The Chicago Pattern Maker

FGI 2024 - Annual Meeting
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
All members are invited to attend the FGI Annual Meeting commencing promptly at 5pm via Zoom on January 31st.

Home & Fashion Fusion: Discover the Latest Interior Design + Housing Market Trends
2024-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Ready to refresh your home? Join us for an evening of style and organization at this beautiful and exclusive Fischer Homes model home. Uncover the latest interior design trends that fuse the worlds of fashion and home decor as we enter 2024!
Our featured speakers, Flair Home Staging and Ashley Bunton of Properly Spaced (home organizing) will share insights into creating fashionable and organized living spaces in a fun discussion moderated by Realtor and FGI Member, Jackie Wolverton.
Network with fellow fashion and home professionals and enthusiasts, learn about the benefits of Fashion Group International (FGI) membership, and enjoy a cozy complimentary happy hour! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your fashion-forward lifestyle through home and interior trends. This is the perfect event to bring a friend who is interested in learning more about FGI and how membership can benefit them professionally and personally!
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL HOST & SPONSOR: FISCHER HOMES

FGI Rising Star Nominations
2024-01-02 08:00 - 2024-01-25 23:30 (America/New_York) | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
The Annual FGI Rising Star Awards is a celebration of style, innovation, and the remarkable talent that defines the fashion industry. FGI Members will have the unique opportunity to nominate emerging designers and creatives in business 1-6 years in Fashion Apparel, Beauty, Accessories, Sustainability, Retail Tech and more!
Product:
ACCESSORIES
FINE JEWELRY
HOME / PRODUCTS
Fashion Apparel:
EVENINGWEAR
READY TO WEAR
LIFESTYLE APPAREL
Beauty:
BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR
BEAUTY CORPORATE
Retail:
OMNI RETAIL
RETAIL TECH
Media:
CONTENT CREATOR
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
HILLDUN BUSINESS INNOVATION
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Sponsored By:
HILLDUN – https://www.hilldun.com/

FGI Member Holiday Party + Annual Member Meeting
2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Info coming soon!

FGIDC x Bloomies Holiday Sip n' Shop
2023-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | bloomies mosaic, 2920 District Ave, Unit 180, VA, 22031, United States
Holiday gifting at it’s finest! Join FGIDC and Bloomie’s for an exclusive event on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
You’ll be gifting the best of the season once you hear from the experts at Bloomie’s in Mosaic! Stylists will give us the inside scoop on the top trends and presents from an exclusively curated collection to make you the top gift giver of the season. Grab a bev and stroll every aisle – with DJ beats, at-counter beauty animations and a $25 gift card to kick off your shopping spree, you can’t name a better way to spend a fashionable evening this holiday season!
Tickets:

FGI Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

Tickets include: $25 Bloomie’s gift card, one drink ticket, and the ultimate shopping experience with trend and gifting advice from Bloomie’s stylists, and beauty counter demonstrations.
Don’t shop alone – invite a friend!

REENERGIZING YOUR CAREER...
2023-11-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
JIM ARNOFF
REENERGIZING YOUR CAREER…
Recommitting to Your True Passion
AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP IN CONVERSATION WITH FGI PRESIDENT/CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Stuck in your fashion career and not sure how to take it to the next level and beyond? Feeling a lack of motivation and rather have new possibilities that embrace all of your strengths and creativity? This immersive, interactive workshop with Career Coach/FGI Workshop Facilitator Jim Arnoff will give you the coaching tools and confidence to think bigger, explore new possibilities and brainstorm ways of getting there. Learn the skills to articulate your career passion, see new ways of achieving your ideal career and express those ideals with conviction. We’ll brainstorm specific action steps, uncover new options and create powerful action plans to move you forward…now
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
4:30 – 5:30 pm EST
COMPLIMENTARY FOR FGI MEMBERS
$15 FOR NON-MEMBERS
RSVP – https://tinyurl.com/45afy9ts

Fashion Presentation SS24
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rag & Bone Chicago, 25 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The Fashion Group International of Chicago presents a SS24 Fashion Report in Collaboration with Rag & Bone.
Join us on November 15th for an exclusive global fashion week report, capturing and highlighting influences, color and fashion for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 season. The FGI Communiqué Fashion Presentation is curated on behalf of FGI NYC members: Sharon Graubard, Founder/Creative Director of MintModa, Nichole Fischelis, Fashion/Art Forecasting and FGI Board Member Gary Wassner, Hilldun Corporation CEO.
Before the video presentation — Chicago Stylist Rachel Jimenez Penca will host a BONUS presentation on Fall trends with all looks curated with apparel from Rag & Bone.
Where: Rag & Bone, 25 E. Delaware Place, Chicago, 60611
When: November 15, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm CST
For parking, it is recommended to utilize the available side streets for parking or utilize SpotHero.
Tickets via Eventbrite: Click Here
Meet the Speaker —Rachel Jimenez

Rachel Jimenez Penca is the Founder and Chief Stylist of Rachel J Styling, a
Chicago-based wardrobe styling and style consulting business that has been servicing clients all over the country since 2013. Rachel’s mission is to simplify style and shopping whether it be for special events or everyday life. She has elevated and transformed the images of countless clients through her personalized approach and focuses on building a closet of flattering favorites, so her clients can focus on the most important priorities of their day.
Rachel has been influential in the Chicago fashion scene for over 15 years now with an impressive and diverse resume that includes work in celebrity, commercial, editorial and personal styling. Her clients have been seen on abc7Chicago, ESPN, WGN News, the Wendy Williams Show, and Dr. Oz, to name a few. Rachel proudly supports local Chicago designers such as Sophia Reyes, Rach B Jewelry, Model Atelier, Katie Farnan, and BHAV.
In 2022, Rachel became a professor of fashion styling at Columbia College Chicago. In 2021, she was the author and headline instructor for an online course called “The Business of Personal Styling: From Basics to First Clients” offered by Pivot School. Rachel continues to be an inspiring mentor and business coach to the next generation of stylists and is passionate about helping them launch their own successful styling businesses.
We can’t wait to see everyone!

FGI Dallas Night of Stars
2023-11-10 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Ritz-Carlson, 2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Fashion Group International of Dallas Event Chairs Cristina Graham & Holly Quartaro personally invite you to Dallas’ most fashionable black-tie gala. The evening of fashion will celebrate inspiring creativity while raising funds for the Fashion Group Foundation of Dallas Scholarship Fund.
2023 Honorees: Christian Siriano (Achievement in Fashion), BethAnn Hardinson (Lifetime Legacy), Nina Garcia (Excellence in Media), and Ashley Longshore (Exuberance in Art).
Learn more here by clicking on the link at right.

FGIDC x ARTECHOUSE Presents: Sketch in Space
2023-11-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ARTECHOUSE DC, 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Inspiration can come from anywhere, the sky’s the limit! On Wednesday, November 8 from 8pm-9pm you’ll experience this first hand with private access to an out of this world art exhibit right here in DC. Join us at ARTECHOUSE to enjoy the cinematic exhibition “Beyond the Light” – an original artistic exploration of the unseen universe. You’ll have the opportunity to channel your imagination through sketching as you are surrounded in the imagery and sound of NASA’s celestial discoveries. At the end of the evening, share your sketches with the group – there’s a chance you may be featured in the ARTECHOUSE eNewsletter or social!
Costume Contest – Let the galaxy be your inspiration and come dressed to impress! One winner will be crowned king or queen of the stars and go home with a prize!
Tickets
Member Price: $30
Non-Member Price: $40
Space is limited – click here for ticket purchase.
Ticket includes entrance to the exhibit exclusively for FGIDC, sketchpad, pen and the chance to win a prize with the costume contest.

FGI MSP Communique Spring 2024 Fashion Report!
2023-11-07 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)

The 33rd Annual Grant A Wish Holiday Club
2023-11-06 08:00 - 2023-12-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
Dear FGI Members and Community,

Make a difference and bring the spirit of the season into a child’s life by answering a “wish” letter.

The Fashion Group International “Grant-a-Wish” Holiday Club (formerly Santa Claus Club) distributes holiday *wish* letters written from children from Pre-K to 5th grade from Mott Haven Academy. In its 33rd year, join us with fellow FGI members, friends and industry colleagues to receive a letter starting the week of NOV 6th. Gifts are distributed the week of December 18th.

PARTICIPATE – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/9PZVsnb

Don't be Duped! Spotting Trends and Exploring Dupe Culture + FGI Member Market
2023-11-02 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
DON’T BE DUPED! Fashion Group International of Saint Louis is diving into spring/summer 2024 trends seen during recent fashion weeks all over the world with an exclusive viewing of the official FGI Communiqué, a global runway report featuring New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. THEN we’ll be having a discussion on the hot trend of dupe culture with Diana Ford, Co-Owner of The Vault Luxury resale. Learn how to spot fakes, where to draw the line between “dupe” and “inspired by” and how dupe culture is effecting the entire fashion industry.
PLUS – Jump start your holiday shopping with our 1st ever FGI Saint Louis Members’ Market. We will be showcasing FGI members’ brands who will be selling at this market. Get to meet the designers, ask them about their inspiration, story and connect!
Tickets & Info: https://dontbeduped.eventbrite.com

Night of Stars 2023
2023-10-17 18:15 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
NIGHT OF STARS
39th Annual Red Carpet Gala
SUPERSTAR – ANDREW BOLTON
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – DENNIS BASSO
HUMANITARIAN – MARC ANTHONY
FASHION STARS – LAZARO HERNANDEZ & JACK MCCOLLOUGH
BEAUTY INNOVATION – GAIL BOYÉ, SHISEIDO AMERICAS
AGENT OF CHANGE – ANTOINE PHILLIPS
AMERICAN ICON AWARD – WHOOPI GOLDBERG
October 17th
6:15 Cocktails | 7:30 Dinner | 8:30 Awards
THE PLAZA
768 5th Ave, New York, NY,10019
TICKETS – https://tinyurl.com/4z64xwhm
Black Tie Attire
