A flowing burgundy fabric in the foreground frames an event announcement for "On the Rise" by Fashion Group International Chicago, detailing a conversation with rising star winners and finalists.

Fashion Group International of Chicago

LXCL:Includes finalist displays, 2024 Rising Star Award winners panel, final voting for members, drinks and light bites. Members use your code at checkout for your member discount. Please note that your name on your ticket must match the name on your photo ID due to security at the venue.

General Admission

Join FGI Chicago for On the Rise, an evening celebrating the accomplishments of past Rising Star winners while introducing the next generation of emerging fashion professionals. Hear firsthand from the 2024 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards Winners as <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/teddilovesfashion/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Teddi Krochman</a>, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ally.nyc/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Samantha Dong</a>, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://neisastudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Nasreen Hussain</a>, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.danaasady.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Dana Asady</a> reflect on their experiences since receiving the award. Moderated by FGI Chicago Regional Director <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.jesscrane.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Jess Crane</a>, the conversation will explore how winning the Rising Star Award has influenced their careers, businesses, creative journeys, and the opportunities that have followed. Connect with the 2026 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards Finalists as they showcase their portfolios, brands, and latest work. Engage with Chicago&#39;s emerging designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals before the 2026 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards. FGI Chicago members will also have their final opportunity to cast their vote before member voting officially closes. Whether you&#39;re looking to discover new talent, expand your professional network, or gain insight from past Rising Star winners, On the Rise offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Chicago&#39;s fashion community while looking toward its future. Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00&ndash;9:00 PMHosted by ALLY Shoes Industrious Central Loop 230 S. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60604Tickets<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FGI Chicago Members:&nbsp;$25</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">General Admission:&nbsp;$35</li></ul>Light refreshments will be served.Limited capacity. Advance registration is encouraged.

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Join FGI Chicago for On the Rise, an evening celebrating the accomplishments of past Rising Star winners while introducing the next generation of emerging fashion professionals. Hear firsthand from the 2024 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards Winners as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teddilovesfashion/" target="_blank">Teddi Krochman</a>, <a href="https://www.ally.nyc/" target="_blank">Samantha Dong</a>, <a href="https://neisastudio.com/" target="_blank">Nasreen Hussain</a>, and <a href="https://www.danaasady.com/" target="_blank">Dana Asady</a> reflect on their experiences since receiving the award. Moderated by FGI Chicago Regional Director <a href="https://www.jesscrane.com/" target="_blank">Jess Crane</a>, the conversation will explore how winning the Rising Star Award has influenced their careers, businesses, creative journeys, and the opportunities that have followed. Connect with the 2026 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards Finalists as they showcase their portfolios, brands, and latest work. Engage with Chicago's emerging designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals before the 2026 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards. FGI Chicago members will also have their final opportunity to cast their vote before member voting officially closes. Whether you're looking to discover new talent, expand your professional network, or gain insight from past Rising Star winners, On the Rise offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Chicago's fashion community while looking toward its future. Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00–9:00 PMHosted by ALLY Shoes Industrious Central Loop 230 S. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60604Tickets<ul><li>FGI Chicago Members: $25</li><li>General Admission: $35</li></ul>Light refreshments will be served.Limited capacity. Advance registration is encouraged.

Fashion Group International of Chicago

On the Rise: Celebrating FGI Chicago's Rising Stars—Past and Future

231 S LaSalle St Suite 2100

General Admission

$35