OUR MISSION
Fashion
Group International of Los Angeles is the premiere business/fashion
organization in Southern California whose mission is to inform, educate
and most importantly connect,professionals in the industry with
one another. We offer business seminars, social gatherings, and other
monthly networking venues for our members and their guests. Though the FGILA Foundation, we support new young talent though our annual FGILA Scholarship Program. We are part
of Fashion Group International, a non-profit association of more than 7,000 executives, designers and entrepreneurs representing all
areas of the fashion industries.
In honor of our75th Anniversary
no gifts please, just join and....come to the Party
 
Last October, Fashion Group International of Los
Angeles (FGILA) kicked off LA Fashion Season with a
spectacular event called...MEET The Designer &
The Muse THAT INSPIRES THEM...
We gathered and honored more than 40 of L.A.'s most celebrated
Fashion Designers with a world class media platform, followed by an
evening of great music and an energetic party attended by the top
executives and journalists in the fashion industry.
The parade was led by the legendary Mr. James Galanos.
It was historic ... as it was the first time ever, to have so many
fashion artists in the same room or in this case roof-top of the
spectacular STANDARD, Downtown LA! The overwhelming positive
media coverage and response from everyone involved and ultimately the
success in raising integral funds for the Scholarship Program for the
FGILA Foundation, has prompted our organization to present this event
bi-annually, to coincide with the launch of the LA Fashion Week Programs
across our city.
Each honored designer was invited to bring the Muse that inspires
them. Some chose actresses, others chose supermodels, the result was
GORGEOUS!!! The unique relationship and creative inspiration that
exists between a Designer and their Muse ... whether it's a certain
celebrity, socialite or a particular runway model, is ... intriguing.
Last season, we referenced the iconic relationship between Couturier
Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn. This season it's, Monsieur Yves
St. Laurent and LouLou de la Falaise.
Join us as we launch the LA Fashion Season Fall Collections on March
17th, 2010 with a spectacular Red-Carpet event honoring LA’s
Fashion Designers accompanied arm-in-arm with their inspiring Muse.
VISIT THE EVENT BLOG
DesignerAndMuse.com for up to the minute information, photos, slide-shows and videos or
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2010 FGILA EVENTS
Here's what's in store for 2010.
Mark your calendars, but check back often as exact dates and venues may change.
COMING
IN MARCH 2010
March 2nd - Market Tuesday Seminar Series
March 17th - Second "Meet The Designers &
Their Muse" - Red Carpet Event at the Downtown LA Standard
COMING IN APRIL 2010
Trend Report
COMING IN MAY 2010
Business Seminar
COMING IN JUNE 2010
Summer Soiree - Mixer
COMING IN JULY 2010
Summer Soiree - Mixer
COMING IN AUGUST 2010
Summer Soiree - Mixer
COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2010
"Light up the Night with FGILA" - Dinner and Tour of Downtown L.A.
after dark
COMING IN OCTOBER 2010
75th Anniversary FGILA Foundation Celebration
COMING IN NOVEMBER 2010
Trend Report
COMING IN DECEMBER 2010
FGILA Holiday Party
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 Fashion Jewelry company, CAROLEE, has
extended a special offer to our friends and supporters. Make any purchase at www.carolee.com and 10% of net sales will go
directly to the FGILA Foundation. At checkout, simply enter the coupon code FGILA1. Please share
this code with friends...family...the world! Put it on your blog, post it to
Facebook, Tweet it! The more everyone buys the more money we raise for the Scholarship Program.
And check out Carolee's
"celebrity looks" blog at http://getthelookwithcarolee.blogspot.com/ to see
the hottest look and how to get them.
FGILA Foundation Co-Chair, John Arguelles
receives FGI's "President's Award"
Each year in New York, at its Annual Meeting, the Fashion Group International's President's Award is given to the individual who, on a volunteer basis, contributes at the highest possible level.
This year, John Arguelles has been chosen as the recipient of this honor. John was selected due to his tireless efforts in the Los Angeles Region and for his amazing work organizing Red Carpet events like our "the Designer & the Muse" kickoff to L.A. Fashion Week.
This is the first time in the organization's history that a member outside of New York has received this award.
John, you are one in a million....but we all knew that, didn't we?
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT
join today and let us offer you the spotlight
 Katie Hammill
Katie Hammill is an Advertising Associate at Conde Nast Digital working on marketing and advertising opportunities on websites including Style.com, GQ.com, VanityFair.com, Concierge.com. Katie completed her Masters at the London College of Fashion in Strategic Fashion Marketing. While in London, Katie worked in marketing, public relations and editorial for Harrods and Selfridges. She also worked with IMG Asia Pacific on Mastercard Luxury Week on fashion shows including Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, BCBG, Vera Wang and others. Katie is excited about joining FGILA and looks forward to networking with other members.
 Cassidy Saitow
Born in New York City, Cassidy
has always loved fashion and been influenced by it. After getting
a degree in digital media and working as a graphic designer, Cassidy
attended law school and became licensed in 3 states and practiced for
3 years before deciding to pursue a more creative path by attending
FIDM for merchandise product development. Cassidy is currently
using her graphic design skills and legal background while working for
a children’s clothing company that relies exclusively on licensing
for its designs. She is looking forward to further utilizing her
professional talents from her legal career and her passion for fashion,
particularly for graphic design for apparel, copyright protection for
garments and prints, and color forecasting, to make huge contributions
to our community in LA as well as our global industry. Cassidy
welcomes you to contact her at cassidylind@aol.com.
Sherry D. Wallen
Sherry is a CPA at
J. H. Cohn LLP. She provides a variety of tax, audit and accounting, and
consulting services to her client in various industries including
manufacturing, apparel and beauty. Find a good CPA and you find peace of mind.
You can reach Sherry at swallen@JHCohn.com
web: jhcohn.com
Gia Gennuso
Gia is currently a sophomore at Chapman University
where she is majoring in public relations and advertising and receiving
minor in communications. She has also worked in retail since the age of 15! Everything about fashion interests Gia, whether it is styling, sales or merchandising. Gia's professional goal, however, is to pursue a career in Fashion Public Relations. Gia joined FGILA to make new friends and network. Look for her at our next Flock or Event!
GET INVOLVED GET NOTICED GET CONNECTED
If
you've got just a little bit of time, a talent, or just a desire to
help, please let us know. We have openings on our web site/blog
committee, events committee, membership support and much much more. Your
participation not only keeps FGILA
vibrant, there's no better way for you to network with other industry
professionals. Now that's a WIN-WIN opportunity!
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