FGI Rising Star 2018 Recap |

FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF DALLAS HONORS THE BEST IN EMERGING TALENT

AT 21ST ANNUAL RISING STAR AWARDS CEREMONY

WHAT: On Thursday March 1, 2018, Fashion Group International of Dallas (“FGI”) — a global, non-profit professional fashion organization, hosted its 21st annual Rising Star Awards Ceremony at the Design District’s Seven for Parties. The largely attended fete celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of Dallas’ emerging talents in the areas of Women’s Fashion, Men’s Fashion, Photography, Art, Fashion Blogging, and MakeUp Artistry.

Rising Star Co-Chairs Holly Quartaro & Dr. Jason Stanford

Celebrity influencer Courtney Kerr of “Kerrently” returned for her fourth year as emcee, with pop-up men’s and women’s fashion presentations produced by Jan Strimple Productions. Art and media installations were vividly dispersed, reflecting the works of the nominees spanning MakeUp Artistry, Photography, Art, and Fashion Blogging.

Hannah Fentiss

Guests mixed and mingled throughout, enjoying cocktails by Kruto Vodka and light hors d’oeuvres. A surprise performance by local music artist, HANNA, rounded out the evening, making it one of the most buzzed about events for the week.

Emcee Courtney Kerr

Spotted in the crowd was Charles Smith (prior Rising Star Nominee and designer of Smith the 2nd), LeeAnne Locken (“The Real Housewives of Dallas”), Cynthia Smoot (Awards presenter and Influencer of “Oh So Cynthia”), Steve Kemble (Awards Presenter and Radio Personality), Larry g(EE) (Award-winning Musician), and Khanh Nguyen (prior Rising Star Nominee and designer of Nha Khanh).