Fashion Group International of Dallas is set to acknowledge one of the most successful world famous Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung for his accomplishment in the fashion industry. Gurung will be presented with the accolade at Fashion Industry Gallery during FGI Dallas’ annual Night of Stars Gala on November 13, 2015.
Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung
The Dallas chapter of Fashion Group International selected the designer for the Career Achievement in Fashion Award for his work, designs and influence in the fashion industry as well as his active participation in relief efforts during the Nepal earthquake through Shikshya Foundation Nepal. Gurung is a co-founder, board member and ambassador at Shikshya Foundation Nepal which works to provide quality education to under privileged children.
Prabal Gurung and Zoe Saldana
Gurung’s namesake label is available in more than 20 countries and his creation regularly graces the pages of most popular fashion magazines. He is been one of the most successful fashion designer so far being the recipient of Fashion Institute of Technology’s Best Designer Award; 2010 Ecco Domani Fund Award; 2011 CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear; business people for the (CFDA Fashion Incubator) for 2010-2012 and a 2013 collection for Target. He’s been the favorite wardrobe designer for the world famous high profile women that includes First Lady Michelle Obama, The Duchess of Cambridge, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Hudson, Scarlett Johansson, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra as the most notable ones.
Proceeds from the Night of Stars event benefit scholarships for fashion students. Last year, FGI Dallas awarded more than $45,000 in cash and prizes. For 2014, the FGI of Dallas presented the Career Achievement in Fashion Award to designer Zac Posen.
Prabal Gurung and Priyanka Chopra
The Fashion Group International (FGI) is a global, non-profit, professional organization founded in 1930 in New York City to benefit the fashion industry. FGI currently has over 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home. FGI is divided into chapters in cities all over the world (Canada, Colombia, England, México, Dominican Republic Seoul), with the major chapter in New York City.
The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace.
– by Rojin Shakya
