Photography by Diane Anderson
Fashion Group International of St. Louis held its first-ever Rising Star Awards at the Saint Louis Woman's Club last night. Guests engaged in a classy evening of dinner and drinks, while recognizing St. Louis' most prominent tastemakers for their contributions. Winners were recognized for innovations in apparel, footwear and accessories, beauty, retail, interiors, as well as social media and e-commerce. Those honored included:
APPAREL
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Apparel
Nominees: Paulie Gibson, Rungolee
FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: Michelle Kidwell for Elan Polo
Nominees: Adam Foster Fine Art Jewelry, BelleStyle Bijoux by Heather Korn
BEAUTY
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: KIND Soap Company
Nominees: daniellestyle by Danielle Erb, Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis
INTERIORS
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: Stückenschneider Decoration & Design
Nominees: Amie Corley Interiors, JIPSI BoHo by JennyB
SOCIAL MEDIA & E-COMMERCE
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: Makaboo Personalized Gifts
Nominees: DesignSpeak by Kimberly Reuther, MOV MissOhioVintage.com
RETAIL
2013 Rising Star Award Winner: Blush Boutique
Nominees: k. hall designs, Laurie Solet
To see more photos from the Rising Star Awards, visit SLM's photo gallery of the event.
