Rising Star Nominees Revealed for New York fashion

On January 3 Fashion Group International (FGI) named the finalists for the 15th edition of its Rising Star Awards. Having previously honored designers such as Fabiola Arias and Bradley Scott, the annual awards highlight emerging New York-based design talent in categories including women’s ready-to-wear, men’s apparel and accessories.


Rising Star finalists (women’s ready-to-wear)

Wes Gordon
Nary Manivong
Alexandria Hilfiger of Nahm
Elene Cassis
Joel Diaz and Christina LaPens of Jolibe
Norman Ambrose
Nara Paz of Nara Paz Design Internationale
Misha Nonoo of Nonoo
Stacy Lomman of Stacy Lomman: New York
Steven McDermott of Stevie Mac New York


Rising Star finalists (menswear)

Simon Spurr
Rob Magness of Grown & Sewn
Ian Velardi
Luis M. Fernandez of Number: Lab

The winners will be announced in New York January 26