The 15th Fashion Group International “Rising Star Awards”

Recognizing emerging talent in the Fashion and Design industries: Accessories – Beauty/Fragrance Corporate – Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur – Fine Jewelry – Home/Interior – Men’s RTW – Retail – Women’s RTW

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Isabel & Ruben Toledo

Thursday January 26th At Cipriani 42nd Street. Member ticket: $160, Guest ticket: $190, Patron Table: $1,900. Click here to order
SPONSORS: Saks Fifth Avenue, InStyle, bebe, ChicTV

Finalists & Presenters:
Accessories
Presenter: Rami Kashou
Nominee Name Company:
Adriana Castro Adriano Castro
Michelle Vale Michelle Vale
Michelle Watson Mimi & Lu
Serra Turker Misela Inc.
Katherine Kim Roman & Sunstone
Ron Donovan Ron Donovan
Blythe Harris Stella & Dot
Deborah Sawath Thale Blanc

Beauty/Fragrance Corporate
Presenter: Emily Dougherty, Elle –
Nominee Name Company:
Celine Barel International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Remi Pulverail Givaudan Fragrances
Sue Saadat Nars Cosmetics
Donna Ramanauskas Robertet Fragrances

Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur
Presenter: tbd
Nominee Name Company:
David Moltz D.S. & Durga
Kelly Van Gogh Kelly Van Gogh Hair Colour Cosmetics
Kaya Sorhaindo Six Scents Parfums
Michael Sedlacek & Liesa Helfen Worker B

Home/Interior Design
Presenter: Tbd
Nominee Name Company:
Coco COCOCOZY
Joe Manus Shiner International
Tamara Eaton Tamara Eaton Design

Fine Jewelry
Presenter: tbd
Nominee Name Company:
Jessica Kagan Cushman Jessica Kagan Cushman Studio
Yolanda Torrrubia & Amaia Torrubia Torrubia & Torrubia
Wendy Brandes Wendy Brandes

Retail
Presenter: tbd
Nominee Name Company:
Tom Wilscam HOMMAGE Atelier by Julien Farel
Randi Jacobson REALM
Vasken Demirjian Vasken Salon

Men’s Apparel
Presenter: Thom Browne
Nominee Name Company:
Rob Magness Grown & Sewn
Ian Velardi Ian Velardi
Luis M. Fernandez Number: Lab
Simon Spurr Simon Spurr

Women’s Ready-To-Wear
Presenter: Ralph Rucci
Nominee Name Company:
Elene Cassis Elene Cassis
Joel Diaz & Christina LaPens Jolibe
Nary Manivong & Alexandria Hilfiger NAHM
Nara Paz Nara Paz Design Internationale
Misha Nonoo NONOO
Norman Ambrose Norman Ambrose
Stacy Lomman Stacy Lomman: New York
Steven McDermott Stevie Mac New York
Wes Gordon Wes Gordon