January 15, 2002

MEDIA ALERT

                                  
The Fashion Group International Presents
Fifth Annual Rising Star Awards

Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Keynote Address by Felicia Taylor, Anchor NewsChannel 4
Christina Kelly, Editor in Chief YM magazine to Emcee Awards
Fashion Group International will present the Fifth Annual Rising Star Awards at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on January 30, 2002. The awards were created to recognize emerging talents in the design industries. Each honoree was nominated and voted upon by Fashion Group members and a special VIP panel.  Online voting was provided for the first time compliments of Showroomaccess.com. Winners will be presented with their award by a noted design professional in their respective field.   
DATE: January 30, 2002

 
TIME: 11:30 Reception
12:00 Luncheon
12:30 Awards Ceremony

 
LOCATION: Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway @ 45th Street, Broadway Ballroom

 
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Felicia Taylor, Anchor, NewsChannel 4

 
EMCEE: Christina Kelly, Editor-in-Chief, YM

 
JUDGES/PRESENTERS:

John Bartlett, Designer, John Bartlett
Angela Cummings, Designer/Owner, Angela Cummings Inc.
Sue Devitt, President, Sue Devitt Studio
Robin Givhan, Fashion Editor, Washington Post
Marian McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief, House Beautiful
Eugenia Ulasewicz, President-North America, Burberry Ltd.
Patricia Underwood, Designer/President, Patricia Underwood
Diane Von Furstenberg, Chairman & Founder, Diane Von Furstenberg Studio L. P

 
FINALISTS:
Accessories Communications Jewelry Retail
Ply Design
Patch NYC
Eugenia Kim
Amy Chan		 Dailycandy.com
Elycia Rubin, E! Networks
Sarah Gore Reeves, Manhattan Style
Jorge Ramon, Teen People
Lloyd Boston		 Kenny Hwang
Double Happiness By Stephanie and Alisa
Summer Poole
Maya Brenner Designs		 Domus Design Company
Lulu Guinness
Aedes De Venustas
Beauty Interiors Men's Apparel Women's Apparel
Models Prefer
Osea International
Al Bennessere
Tarte
Three Custom Color Specialists		 Avia Stanoff
William Sofield
Lori Weitzner
Katie Ridder		 R. Scott French
Ron & Ron
Lost Art
Slinky Vagabond
Francis Hendy Inc.		 David Cardona
Lloyd Klein
Chanpaul
Company of Unorganized People
Behrle
Oliver Christian Herold

Sponsored By: JP Morgan Chase, YM, Solstiss Bucol
Awards Generously Donated By: TIFFANY & CO.
 Online presentation generously provided by: Showroomaccess.com

TICKETS: (212) 593-1715