Professional OrganizaTions

Fashion Group International

Ever seen the “Rising Star” Awards on MTV? FGI, as it is known, has been awarding these honors for the last 25 years. Past honorees have been Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, Geoffery Beene, Bill Blass, Carolina Herrera and so many more!

FGI is an international organization of fashion professionals dedicated to promoting the fashion industry and the local fashion community. It is know for sponsoring a career day for students and a fashion scholarship. Monthly meetings feature fashion professionals and visiting designers. The local Arizona chapter offers student memberships and student member meetings. Applications are available at the college and dues are reduced to $25 per year.

See our website at: http://www.fgi.org/

Arizona Costume Institute

Emilio Pucci, Italian 1914-1992 Dress, late 1960s, printed cotton velveteen Dress, late 1960s, printed wool jersey Lent by Mort and Marilyn Bloom Sunglasses, late 1960s, plastic Lent by Mrs. Kelly Ellman

ACI, part of the Phoenix Art Museum, is one of six comprehensive historic costume collections in the nation.

The best know collection is at the Metropolitan Museum in New York—but ACI is making a name for itself under the direction of Fashion Design Curator Dennita Sewell. Her last two exhibits, Motorcycle Jackets and Trench Coats, received national acclaim. Currently an original Channel beaded gown from 1929 is on exhibition at the MET as part of their Channel exhibit. ACI is only one of four chosen for this honor.

ACI offers monthly fashion related events and speakers. Student membership is available for $25 and most events are free. Students can participate in a variety of events surrounding exhibit openings.

Check this out: www.phxart.org