8th Annual Rising Star Awards

The 8th Annual Rising Star Awards honors community leaders and rising stars in the fashion and lifestyle industries.

The Rising Star Award recipients:

2008 Rising Star Honorees:
• New Community Retailer: Kacky & Carl
• Fashion Design: Craig Muller
• Fashion Communication: Pink Memo
• Art: Holly Johnson

Community Recognition
• Fashion Innovation: Jan Strimple
• Career Achievement: Toni & Guy
• Inspirational: Kenneth Craighead

The public is welcome by advance ticket purchase only. Individual tickets begin at $125 each. Sponsorships are available and begin at $1,100.

For more information, contact FGI DallasOperations Manager at 214-634-0204 or visit the website.

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The purpose of the awards is to recognize emerging talent and honor career achievements in the Dallas fashion, home, beauty and art community. The FGI of Dallas Rising Stars were nominated and selected by local FGI members. Rising Star honorees must have a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years in business. Career Achievement honorees must show leadership and achievement in their industry and in the community.

About Fashion Group International: The Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit, association of dynamic professionals of achievement and influence from all areas of the fashion industry – apparel, accessories, beauty and home.

FGI’s mission is to be the preeminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print, access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace. Award Details:

Art This award honors the influence and inspiration of art as it relates to fashion and style.

Fashion Design This category honors a local up-and-coming designer in the area of apparel and fashion accessories.

Fashion Communication This category honors an organization or individual who has done exemplary work in the field for fashion or lifestyle communication including publications, photography or public relations.

New Community Retailer This category honors a retail store that is new to Dallas and the metroplex.

Fashion Innovation The award honors a company or individual who has transcended the ordinary regarding the fashion to fashion-related industry at the local level and has raised the bar for others to reach.

Inspirational This award is given to a company or individual in the community who has inspired others by their actions and attitude with regard to occupation, philanthropy, and community service.

Career Achievement This category honors a company or individual who has shown foresight, creativity, and longevity in the area of Fashion or Lifestyle Retail, setting an example for others to follow.