Vogue, gathered seventeen women together in the belief that fashion needed a formal, cohesive forum to promote awareness and encourage future innovators. Leaders in the fashion industry joined rising stars and hopeful contenders in the grand room, feasting on Cipriani’s divine sea bass and famous lemon meringue pie as FGI President Margaret Hayes welcomed the illustrious crowd and thanked contenders for “the talent, skill, commitment, and fortitude that brought you to this amazing journey.” In the packed room, eight innovators would be recognized as the next “rising stars” in their field and the energy was palpable;