Fashion Group International Chicago

fashion group international chicago region who we are Established in 1930, The Fashion Group is a global non-profit organization of over 5,000 executives with 35 regions

in nine countries around the world, representing all areas of the fashion, beauty and related industries.

We are happy to represent the innovative city of Chicago. The Chicago region is highly regarded for its support of

the fashion industry and the people who make it work.

what we do The Fashion Group International provides a high-profile forum to support and highlight the Fashion and design

related industries including Beauty, Home Interior and Public Relations. To do this, Fashion Group hosts

events that provide networking opportunities, educate and inform our members, and facilitate the exchange of

ideas and common resources within the industry.

Fashion Group events and programs bring together speakers and industry leaders in forums devoted to retailing,

health and beauty, accessories, apparel, home decor, marketing and communications, publishing, international

trade and development as well as sociological trends.

The Chicago Fashion Group also gives back to the community by offering internships and hosting an annual Career

Day for Fashion and Merchandising Students.

chicago region who attends Fashion Group events are well attended by Chicago’s most influential leaders in the fashion, beauty and design

business. While each event attracts a unique audience, for the most part attendees include top-level executives

representing the following business categories:

Retail Owners & Buyers Fashion Manufacturers

Fragrance Distributors Fashion Designers

Fashion Stylists & Forecasters Beauty & Fashion Media

Beauty Distributors & Manufacturers Public Relations Executives

Magazine Ad Reps & Publishers Home Decor/Interior Design

Fashion Advertising Executives Retail Chain Executives

Accessory Designers Fashion Educators

Fashion Group members hold senior level positions in companies such as: Saks Fifth Avenue David Yurman General Growth Properties LF USA Macerich “The Shops at Northbridge” Merchandise Mart Properties The Fragrance Group International Academy of Design & Technology

fashion group partners are a prestigious group who they are Fashion Group events are sponsored by companies seeking a presence among an influential audience. Each FGI

event is unique and provides companies with a targeted marketing opportunity through which products, services

and ideas can be launched, sampled, reinforced, energized and re-energized.

FGI has loyal and prestigious partners including such companies as:

Ulta Beauty AIBI Bebe Chicago Social Magazine

Moet Chandon Neiman Marcus Titos Pop Chips

Chicago Magazine Peroni Classic Color The Chicago History Museum

The Ruby Room Cosi Restaurant Skinny Pop Absolut Tune

The City of Chicago Columbia College Hotel Sax Tracey Mayer Jewelry

Baker Furniture Piccolo Sogno The James Hotel Katrin Schnabl

Ford Models IZZE Sparkling Juice AM Consulting The Fragrance Group

Cle de Peau IADT Chicago Columbia College Chicago Lauren Lein

FGI is a non-profit organization that depends on the support of our valued

partners and sponsors. We invite companies to be actively involved in our dynamic events

and programming focused in the world of fashion, beauty and design.

a fashionable sponsorship choice how your company can benefit Your sponsorship offers your company the opportunity to :

• Position your organization amongst a high-profile audience of fashionable

influencers and decision makers

• Associate your organization with leading authorities in the fashion and design fields whose inspiring messages will, by association, heighten your fashionable positioning

• Reach a captive audience known to be the preeminent authority on the business of fashion and help its members become more effective in their professional lives

• Utilize The Fashion Group as an important partner in building competitive

advantage through relationship marketing

targeted communications Our database of members and non-members includes executives and senior level managers who work in the

fashion, design, lifestyle and the beauty industry. In addition, other positions include journalists, public

relations and marketing specialists, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.

We are social! You will find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging about events and industry news updates.

corporate sponsorship There are many ways to be a Corporate Sponsor. Annual sponsorship gives you exposure to every event, yet

individual Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. We work closely with each corporate sponsor to

develop individual sponsorship activations to correspond with your marketing objectives.

For sponsorship information, please contact Susan Glick at sglick@mmart.com.

fgi 2013/2012 events

November Fashion Forward, Career Day 2013

October Neiman’s Member’s Only Reception with Robert Rodriguez Fashionably Digital: Branding & Communications for a Digital Era

September Discussion and Tour of “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity” exhibit with Gloria Groom and Wendy Donahue at The Art Institute

July Private Tour of DreamHome at the Merchandise Mart

June Gwen Morrison, WPP The Store: “Delivering the Digital Retail Experience”

May Kravet Showroom Exclusive: Trends in Fashion and Home Interiors

April RTW Trend Presentation: Fall/Winter 2013

March Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

January New Member Dinner and Networking

November RTW Trend Presentation: Summer/Spring 2013

October Fashion Focus Industry Day: Panel Discussion on Funding Your Future

September Rising Star 2012

August Panel Discussion: The New Beauty Buzz, hosted by bluemercury

June Retailing on the Edge: A global tour of Exceptional Retailers in an Environment of Dramatic Change Presented by Gwen Morrison, CEO, The Store - WPP

May Palmer House Private Tour and Reception

April RTW Trend Presentation: Fall/Winter 2012

Gilt Groupe Founder Book Signing and Breakfast Reception

March Baker Furniture: History of Luxury

February Private Tour of Charles James Exhibit at Chicago History Museum

January New Member Dinner and Networking

for members only Throughout the year, FGI offers Member Benefit events, programs and special offers from our sponsors-exclusively

to members only. Whether it’s a shopping night or an insiders’ discount from your company, Member Benefits are a

great opportunity to highlight your product/service to industry leaders.

FGI, Chicago 2012 Board of Directors

Officers:

Regional Director - Lisa Ackerman

Treasurer - Kerri Hannen

Secretary - Monique Kielar Lyle

Board of Directors:

Linda LaSala

Erin Falbo

Lauren Lein Santos

Laura Wallace

Denise O'Handley

Erica Strama

Michael Hawley

Meredith Darnell

Pam Iannotta

Sharon Tabaka

Tracey Mayer

Victoria Sinon

Jenny Pfanenstiel

LeAnn Dahl

Nominating Chair:

Stephanie D'Ambrosio

2013 Interns

Jana Scalzitti, Art Institute of Chicago

Kirsten McCafferty, Columbia College Chicago

Tara Gonzales, IADT Chicago

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alex Sabbag (C) 515.771.6158 (E) alexsabbag@gmail.com

FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL CHICAGO HOSTS RISING STARS EVENT Fashion Group International Opens the Call for Nominations

for the Rising Star Recognition, to be Awarded on September 12 Chicago (May 30, 2012) –Fashion Group International of Chicago announces the 8th bi-annual Rising Stars event to be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. The event will take place at the Hotel Sax in Chicago and will honor six emerging industry leaders in the categories of: Apparel, Accessories, Beauty Entrepreneur, Interiors/Home, Fine Jewelry, On-Line Media and Retail. Starting May 23, FGI Chicago will be accepting nominations for individuals in each of these categories, selecting six nominees for each category. Prior to the event on September 12, the Rising Star committee will engage in the selection process with all executive FGI members voting for the final winner per category. “We are incredibly excited to see who is nominated in our newest category; Online Media & Retail,” said Lisa Ackerman, Regional Director for Fashion Group International. “With the rapid rate of online development in the fashion and design world in the last few years, so much new talent is on the rise and we are thrilled with the opportunity to recognize these young industry leaders.” Nomination letters will be accepted by FGI Chicago through June 15 and the following eligibility requirements must be met by all potential award recipients:

• A minimum of one year and a maximum of six years experience in the category • Nominations are open to business owners, entrepreneurs and employees of companies • Prior Rising Star winners are ineligible to participate

For more information or to nominate an up and coming fashion industry tastemaker, please visit: http://chicago.fgi.org/ . About Fashion Group International Chicago Fashion Group International, founded in 1930, is a global, non-profit organization of dynamic professionals in all areas of the fashion and design-related industries of apparel, accessories, beauty and home. FGI’s mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help members become more effective in their professional lives.

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