Fashion Group International

History

FGI began in 1928 when Edna Woolman Chase, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, gathered seventeen women for lunch in a New York restaurant. The group was formed officially in 1930 in New York City. Founding and charter members included Elizabeth Arden, Julia Coburn, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helena Rubinstein, Lilly Daché, Edith Head, Mary Brooks Picken, Claire McCardell, and Tobé Coller Davis. Each woman had a significant role in the fashion industry, one of them being to spread awareness about the fashion business and the roles women had in the business. In 1930, The Fashion Group became an organization. There were many women who wanted to become members of the organization. The Fashion Group was located in New York City. One of their offices was located on East 12th Street, donated by Louis Fairchild. Another one of their offices was donated by Harper's Bazaar, located at 572 Madison Avenue.

Present day

Fashion Group International remains headquartered in New York City. Today, the company size ranges from 51 to 200 employees. Their primary location is 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018. The Fashion Group International hosts a gala called the "Night of Stars." This year, the 38th "Night of Stars" gala will take place on October 13, 2022, at Casa Cipriani South Street. Some of the stars who will be recognized include Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, Prabal Gurung, and Dionne Warwick.

Archives

The Fashion Group's archives, spanning six decades of the fashion industry, are now housed at the New York Public Library.

References

References

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5. Feitelberg, Rosemary. (2022-07-12). "Fashion Group International Reveals ‘Night of Stars’ Honorees".