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a LETTER from FGI Dallas’ Regional Director Thank you for continuing to be a member of the Dallas region of FGI! It is thrilling to know that many of you are thriving directly from your experiences with FGI this year. We’ve been busy planning more exciting programs, and there is an incredible line-up of events with YOU specifically in mind! Catch the event details later in this newsletter and more to come. They’ll be filled with FGI Dallas news, events, and member exclusives. Just remember to add fgidallas-staff@sbcglobal.net to your address book, so you keep receiving the exciting must know information. Keep in touch with us daily on our Facebook page, or tweet us on Twitter @FGIDallas! Have an idea for a program? Want to know how you may become more involved? Please send us your questions, opinions, and feedback We look forward to an outstanding year!
Sincerely,
Jenny Siede Regional Director FGI Dallas
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Left: Jenny Siede, Regional Director 2012-2013 Right: Jennifer de Socarraz-Fleming, Program Chair 2013
Table of Contents Letter from the Regional Director……………………………………………………………………….……1 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………..…………...2 Join Us………………………………………………………………………………………………...……..……………2 Contact Us………….……………………………………………………………...………………………………..….2 Board of Directors…………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 About Us……………………………………………………………..………………………………….................4 Fashion and Lifestyle Awards – Night of Stars Gala..……………………..……………........5-6 Featured Members…………..……………………………………………………………………….......…...7-8 Fashion and Lifestyle Awards – Night of Stars Announcement Party…….......…..…9-12 Maserati and FGI Dallas…………………………………………………………………………..…………….13 Neiman Marcus Downtown’s The Beauty Event…………………………………………….....…..13 Dallas Career Day………………………………………………………………………………..……......……..14 Ride the Runway with TerlinGO Cycle..……………………………………….……...…….............15 Beauty Lift-Off with Stacey Schieffelin……………………….…………......................…..……16 Interior Design Panel – Sustainability by Design…………………………………………..…..17-18 Neiman Marcus Willow Bend’s Fall Trend Event Party……………..……………………….19-20 VIP Reception with Artist Shannon Kincaid……………..………………………………………..21-22 Luxe Desire – High Jewelry / High Fashion………………………………………………………..23-24 Fall/Winter 2013 RTW Fashion Trend Presentation……………………………………………….25 Digital Branding…………………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Annual FGI Regional Directors Conference…………………………………………………………...27
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FGI Dallas Board of Directors Regional Director Jenny C. Siede, President/COO | InStyle Exchange k
Treasurer Maxine Trowbridge, Editor-in-Chief | PaperCity Dallas Secretary Sarah Blacketer, Director of Runway | Kim Dawson Agency k
Membership Chair Jessica Robertson, Assistant Director of Marketing & Business Development | Galleria Dallas k
Membership Austin-Liaison | Membership Board-Elect Brit Harless, Designer & CEO | Bohem Unique Gems k
Student Membership Chair Dr. Marilyn Sullivan, Fashion Marketing Professor | El Centro College k
Night of Stars Co-Chairs Chuck Steelman, Special Events Manager | Neiman Marcus Corporate Public Relations Katy Messersmith-Mattox, President | Katydid Collection k
Program Co-Chairs Jennifer de Socarraz-Fleming | Fashion Stylist Meredith Hite, VP Corporate Communications | Dallas Market Center k
Career Day Co-Chairs Rosanne Hart, President | The Hart Agency Marilyn Stewart k
PR Chair Amy Power, President/CEO | Power Public Relations k
Executive Assistant to the Board Arthur Amaya
Night of Stars 2012 k Night of Stars Honoree Advisory Board Chuck with Lela Rose, Announcement Party Career Achievement Amy Huchtons Harper, Director of Retail Relations | Dallas Market Center 2012 Susanne Taylor, President | Susanne Taylor and Associates Winner k Rosanne and Maxine Regional Director-Elect Chuck Steelman, Special Events Manager | Neiman Marcus Corporate Public Relations k
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Social Media/Newsletter Rachel Cates, Assistant Apparel Designer | Westmoor Mfg. Co./ Panhandle Slim
About Us The Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit professional organization of over 6,000 dynamic professionals. We are men and women of achievement and influence in all areas of the fashion and design related industries - apparel, accessories, beauty, and home.
FGI founding members
FGI MISSION: To be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design, and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insight on major trends in person, online, and in print; access to business professionals; and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace.
Eleanor Roosevelt, founding member
1st FGI luncheon, 1928
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“Billy Reid and Kay Unger are wellrespected and inspiring designers in the fashion industry. Their tireless work and contributions to the fashion industry make them the ideal recipients for this year’s [Career Achievement and Lifetime Achievement] awards.” - Chuck Steelman (Night of Stars Gala Co-Chair)
For one glamorous night, the design, retail, and lifestyle industries meld together. It is FGI Dallas’ largest fundraiser of the year and benefits Dallas Career Day. Award Ceremony
Billy Reid
Anyaa by Elizabeth Anyaa runway show Billy Reid runway show Perfect for students who yearn to network with Dallas’ fashion influencers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Kay Unger
EXTRAORDINARY SILENT AUCTION
NIGHT of STARS fashion & lifestyle awards 2013 gala WHEN Friday, Nov. 15th, 2013 6:30-10pm WHERE Dallas Market Center (Trade Pavilion} 2100 Stemmons Frwy. Dallas, TX 75207
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TICKETS VIP Table of 10 RESERVED Star Table of 10 Individual Seated Ticket General Admission 5 Student Admission
$3,000 $1,500 $150 $75 $50
“Tying together education and philanthropy is something FGI Dallas prides itself on. [This event] recognizes both local businesses and supports the next generation in all areas of the fashion industry.” - Katy Messersmith-Mattox (Night of Stars Gala Co-Chair)
FGI Dallas thanks their Fashion and Lifestyle Awards – Night of Stars 2013 sponsors for their generous gifts and donations.
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EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS tantalizing details you want to know TREND WATCHING
FGI member & company spotlights INSPIRATION mind-boggling FGI factoids HOT EVENTS
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FEATURED Members April Renee Graves is a Creative Consultant for brand marketing and design. Her services include: • Developing strategic communication plans • Design (logo, website, product and textile) • Art direction for photography and advertising campaigns. Graves received a Masters of Arts from Central Saint Martins, London, and she provides consultation for luxury and commercial brand campaigns in the EU, USA, and Far East. With over eleven years of creative direction, project coordination, and brand management, April’s expertise is in global consumer brands, with an emphasis in multisensory brand engagements.
CLICK the photos to meet these intriguing members!
John Kolinofsky, Owner & Talent Agent | Callidus Agency
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Carinthia Kishaba, Owner | Couture Rocks, LLC
Susan Posnick CEO | Susan Posnick Cosmetics
Leonardo D’Almagro Fashion Editor & Business Consultant
Don’t forget to check out these talented members too! CLICK the photos for their stories.
Khanh Nguyen Creative Designer & Director | Nha Khanh
Susie Straubmueller President & Designer | Susie Straubmueller Handbags
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Black and White Parade The Announcement
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Were you a part of the veritable photograph frenzy at Gossip Bar at Hilton Anatole on October 3, 2013? Why so many photographs, you ask? FGI Dallas, with the help of cohosts Bri Crum, Chuck Steelman, Katy Messersmith-Mattox, and Maxine Trowbridge, introduced their philanthropic Fashion Police and announced for the first time the Rising Stars at this Fashion and Lifestyle Awards - Night of Stars Announcement Party. The Rising Stars are some of DFW’s best in fashion design, accessories design, photography, interior design, and the beauty industry, and DFW’s stylish set showed up in droves to be the first to hear who they are. The trend that night was fashionable black and white with pops of color, one of the hottest fall trends, no less. If this is an indicator of how the Night of Stars Gala will be, it is sure to be an exciting and fashionable night!
Rising Stars Dena Enochson, Susie Straubmueller, Elizabeth Anyaa, Shay Geyer, Mei-Chun Jau
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See you on the runway!
Fashion Police in PATRON magazine. Back Row: Scott Finfer, Dan Pritchett, Jennifer de Socarraz-Fleming, Rachel Roberts, Tre Wilcox, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Jim Duran, Crystal Wilson Herrera Front Row: Cynthia Smoot, Hamilton A. Sneed, Janet Fresquez, LeeAnne Locken
A pinnacle moment at the annual Night of Stars gala will occur when local philanthropists and fashion industry supporters walk the runway.
They are the Fashion Police.
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Maserati and FGI Dallas There was a bounty of luxury at Park Place Maserati in Dallas during the evening of November 7, 2013. The dealership carved out that spot in time as one to remember fondly by the Maserati Ghibli reveal; excellent Italian eats by Wolfgang Puck Catering; a fashion show by Neiman Marcus NorthPark Center; and proud support for FGI Dallas’ Fashion and Lifestyle Awards – Night of Stars 2013. It was quite a sight!
Beauty Trends Behind the Counter For many of us, the industry we have chosen to work in is not beauty. That certainly does not allude to a dislike of cosmetics. It just means it is not necessarily our forte. On the night of September 17, 2013, FGI Dallas “stepped behind” the beauty counters, per se, at Neiman Marcus Downtown’s The Beauty Event. Neiman’s beauty aficionados spilled the secrets on the best brands and products you should know about to effortlessly achieve the hottest current looks. If you were not there, make sure to find someone who was. 13 You deserve to be enlightened!
Ride the Runway Spin with Benefits
PHOTO CREDIT Maria Jaral
Being healthy for a cause – that is what so many were doing at Terlingo Cycle in Dallas on September 16, 2013.
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As part of their grand opening, Terlingo Cycle generously held a spin class to benefit Fashion and Lifestyle Awards – Night of Stars 2013. Rhonda Sargent Chambers and Cynthia Smoot, both Night of Stars philanthropic Fashion Police, hosted the charity ride.
John Terlingo and Rhonda Sargent Chambers
This beauty expert and successful entrepreneur has earned quite the accolades. After 20 years as a Ford model and 16 years of success in direct sales at HSN (USA), QVC (UK), The Shopping Channel (Canada), and TVSN (Australia), she has forged a loyal consumer base. Her cosmetic and apparel sales exceed $150 million, and she has won numerous large awards. Who is she? Stacey Schieffelin, President and Founder of ybf (your best friend) and speaker at FGI Dallas’ Beauty Lift-Off luncheon at Champagne’s Luxe in Dallas September 11, 2013. Her trademark personable demeanor and experience in the beauty industry were effervescent gems shared with all. She also shared intriguing statistics about women in business, while encouraging the guests to empower each other as a supportive team.
Blooming Beauty Lunch With Stacey
Stacey showed that she is a natural at building community and creating a fun, easy-going environment that alludes to confidence building. Drawing on that talent, she encouraged each other to share their occupations and aspirations. As we all know, finding commonalities in each other helps one another to grow closer to each other, and it worked beautifully that day. That lunch could be summed up by delicious eats, great company, and priceless information from one of Ladies’ Home Journal’s “America’s Power Women”. Each guest even received an award winning ybf eyebrow pencil. Fabulous, right?
PHOTO CREDIT Samantha Alexander
Stacey Schieffelin
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Olavo Fario, Shay Geyer, Bernadette Schaeffler
Interiors Addict Sustainable by Design
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PHOTO CREDIT Shane Klein
Jonathan Saunders
and Design Expert for Good Morning Texas; and Bernadette Schaeffler, President and Designer at Bernadette Schaeffler Collection. The stylish moderator was Jonathan Saunders, Vice It’s all in the family – whether one considers President of Business those modern or traditional American values, we Development and Creative Design can all agree, these days, modern and traditional at Pacific Northern. are tried and true elements of interior design in Interestingly, other than all America. working in the interior design Stepping into the modern styled Ornare industry, these panelists each Showroom in the Dallas Design District on August have family members in the 29, 2013, FGI Dallas and their guests were design industry. Of course, not surrounded by dreamy closets, sleek kitchens, many believe a knack for design is glamorous bathrooms, and warm friendship. Some hereditary, but when one has a say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but any passion for it, it is in your blood, attendee of this panel discussion might be likely to as proven by Bernadette’s say a closet is a girl’s best friend. roundabout but undying journey Emerging from the wood work were the to pursue her love of interiors. panelist’s thoughts on sustainability; trends; Shay mentioned that she interior design industry experience; and tips on never saw herself becoming an eloquently working with clients. The panelists interior designer, but during her were Olavo Faria, Director of Ornare’s Dallas college years she realized she was showroom; Shay Geyer, Designer and Marketing already doing the things an Director at IBB Design Fine Furnishings interior designer does. From
there her career took off. Although her days are never alike, she gets to “work” but not feel like she is; whilst, Olavo pointed out, helping clients realize their dreams. In the case of a client with ideas that never stop growing, which any designer knows can make completing a project complicated, Shay pointed out her trick: remind him or her of the budget. Carefully learning where the balance is in your tried and true design aesthetic and bringing a client’s vision to fruition is a delicate but so important act. Just as those in interiors, or even fashion, learn to be tactful with their clients, the clients themselves are starting to be more courteous to the environment. Although it was noted that DFW’s sustainable resources are not in abundance, one can sense a change in the waves; hence the decision by the sustainable Brazilian company Ornare to open their second USA location in Dallas. Bernadette added that a simple way everyone can be sustainable is to purchase furniture built to withstand time. Follow the trends with your accessories, like pillows and lighting fixtures. Change out a few words, and it sounds quite a bit like fashion, right? Fashion and interiors are kindred spirits.
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Neiman Marcus & FGI TREND EXPOSE grand EVENTS Picture Diary To Come
The Trend List, on classic animal print
pineapple cotton candy WHEN August 6pm WHERE Neiman Marcus Willow Bend WHAT Fall 2013 Ladies’ Trend Presentation PHOTO CREDIT Carter Rose 14th,
music narration
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Bel Flores, Mario Abad
Kabir Dhaliwal, Aman Dhaliwal, Sue Dhaliwal
Tina Rich, Deborah Gaspar, Cathy Vieth
Connie Simone, Chloe Harrison
the CONTEMPORARY girl
a POP of color
SMALLER handbags
the red & nude lip
rocker glamour
neutral RED
TOMBOY beauty
multifaceted gems & chains
More PURPLE please!
ANIMAL PRINT love
whimsical prints
POINTED toe envy
Feather details!
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Carinthia Kishaba, Shannon Kincaid, Jennifer de SocarrazFleming
Inspiring Genuine Art
When there is a fork in the road, do what you love! That was the name of the game at FGI Dallas’ VIP reception with locally based and internationally acclaimed artist Shannon Kincaid. On the evening of July 17, 2013, the restaurant Royal Sixty, located in Dallas, found its walls adorned with Kincaid’s fine art and tables surrounded by networking FGI Dallas guests. Their taste buds were nourished with Wendy Krispin’s delicacies. A crowd favorite, the fried tomatoes, were as delicious as candy. Kincaid, with her unbridled passion and genuine demeanor, gave entrancing details about her family. It turns out “Love With a Twist” is a movie that ABC television made about it. On another note, to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, she made a painting and tried for years to donate it to Oprah. She succeeded in meeting Oprah at the Texas State Fair, and the painting now hangs on a wall at the Oprah Winfrey Academy for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa. We found out that her paintings even line the walls of Baylor T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital’s Women’s Health Unit! There they get to inspire the patients to have hope, which Kincaid adores. The artist noted that she makes many original pieces and commissions. She’s even created them for celebrities, like Mary Kay Ash and Tom Landry. Her pivotal decision to change her college major to studio art was a huge risk, but it had triumphant rewards because she worked hard at it. She was determined to do what she loves, like so many FGI members do!
Shannon Kincaid speaking about her experiences,
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Shannon Kincaid, when she gave Oprah her painting
Isla de Padre The Tom Landy Centre commissioned this portrait of Tom Landry to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the center
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Couture Rocks jewelry
Binzario Couture gown
Glimmering Wisdom The Luxe Way
Terri Provencal
Carinthia Kishaba, Ande Yabin, Luis Nazario
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Couture Rocks jewelry
Binzario Couture gown
Luxury: Always there; always something to aspire to. It exists in various shapes and sizes, from a diamond ring or gown of one’s dreams, to a supportive team. Each of us makes the call as to what it is, and it changes depending on where we are in life. In the casual, eclectic ambiance of NYLO Dallas South Side on the evening of June 19, 2013, FGI Dallas cultivated their entrancing Luxe Desire event. A panel discussion with some of DFW’s best in the luxury industry, Carinthia Kishaba (Owner of Couture Rocks, LLC) and Luis Nazario and Andre Yabin (Owners and Designers of Binzario Couture), gave their insiders only insight into their industries, and how each successfully navigate it. Guests were heard noting that Terri Provencal, Editor-In-Chief of Patron magazine, was an ideal moderator, what with her finger always on the pulse of the luxury market. This event made one’s heart stop because of the way the panelist’s creative works, fine jewelry and high-fashion gowns, were narrated together in person. The delicate looking gowns were shown on glamorous models, and the glistening jewelry was displayed in jaw-dropping fashion. Who did not love those ruby drop earrings? Knowing outstanding pieces are typically preceded by much effort, it was particularly touching that the panelists felt comfortable sharing their personal experiences with marketing and reaching their target market. For Binzario, a secret to success has been to put great heart into taking care of each client. Also key has been their decision to not spread themself into markets in price points unnatural to them, something oft seen in the luxury industry. Of particular note, the importance of having a good team to surround you was doted on, from family; to employees; to friends. Looking around the room, that thought put into perspective why so many people probably filled that room that night, from students to professionals. (Thank you Rosanne Hart and Dr. Marilyn Stewart for contributing your thoughts.)
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Ripped from the RUNWAY FALL 2013 Trends
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Trends govern the design industry quite a bit, and FGI Dallas brings ready-to-wear fashion trends straight to its members. The evening of May 14, 2013 at Galleria Dallas’ The Second Floor Privé was quite the feast for one’s eyes. At this Fall 2013 ready-towear trend presentation guests were treated to an FGI exclusive - a video of the most important trends that appeared through the mist of over 750 fashion shows in New York, Paris, London, and Milan. Jennifer de Socarraz-Fleming hosted the night, while none other than Marylou Luther, CFDA award winner and Creative Director of FGI, narrated the interesting documentary.
DIGITAL branding with Dallas’ Finest Dallas’ leading social media experts include: Maxine Trowbridge, Editor-in-Chief of PaperCity Dallas; Kate Johnson, Director of Social Media and Lead Publicist at Power PR; and Sabrina Dee, Chief Strategy Officer at Black Book Ink. Of course FGI Dallas selected them to be panelists at their Digital Branding event! Guests came together in Dallas on March 27, 2013, at the restaurant Bridge Bistro to listen to those aforementioned individuals gift their knowledge relating to favorite social media platforms, strategies to excel, and more. Like all FGI Dallas programs, the event completed with the guests taking the opportunity to network the evening away.
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Every year this happens. May 2-4, 2013 FGI’s many regional directors traveled from all over to New York City for the annual FGI Regional Directors’ Conference. There they worked together to come up with ways to make their respective FGI chapters better and met with people of note in the fashion and lifestyle industries. FGI Dallas Regional Director, Jenny Siede, doted on the private tour and Stephen Burrows dress meeting with iconic fashion designer Stephen Burrows at the Museum of the City of New York. All About You Not to be forgotten, The Conference the keynote speaker. It was none other than Tracy Reese! At the Esteé Lauder Headquarters, there was a cocktail reception with Thia Breen, President of North America Estée Lauder. Did you know FGI is connected to so many notables? Tracy Reese
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