Wednesday, January 4, 2012
I’m thrilled to be a finalist for Fashion Group International‘s Rising Star Award in the fine jewelry category for the second year in a row. The finalists were announced yesterday in Women’s Wear Daily. Here is a scan of the article.
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Did you see that gorgeous blogger/designer Stacy Lomman is a finalist in the women’s ready-to-wear category? She’s in the same category as a Hilfiger!
Those of you who are FGI members can vote for me at FGI’s offices from January 6 through January 16. I’ve entered four of my medieval-meets-modern pieces, which you’ll get to see in person. Click the photos below for more information about each design. My posts about the dragon earrings and the tiger ring reveal a lot of the design process, so those might be of particular interest.
Empress Wu dragon earrings.
Gloriana necklace.
Marie Antoinette ring.
Christine's tiger ring.
If you’re in the fashion industry, FGI is a great organization to join. (I certainly appreciate its support for emerging designer.) Click here to learn about the benefits.
If you’re not in the fashion industry but wish you were, consider sponsoring Stacy Lomman’s Fall 2012 collection via Kickstarter. We independent designers have to be creative when it comes to financing our work,. Both Stacy and I have had great success with crowdfunding. You can support Stacy for as little as $25. If you’ve ever fantasized about designing your own line, this is your chance to live vicariously through an emerging designer.
You can check out Stacy’s previous collections on her website, but I’ll re-post some pictures of me wearing her designs so you can see that her clothes work on “real people” (I prefer “fashion civilians”), not just models.
From Spring 2011. Click for original post.
From Spring 2011. Click for original post.
I love this Fall 2011 jacket. Click for original post.
Stacy and I wearing matching vests that she designed. Click for original post.
And here’s one more for good luck. As you can see, Stacy is a talented gal. Give her your support!
Twitter: mythriftychic
says:
Wow, congratulations!! That is an amazing honor, and your jewelry is gorgeous!
You are the best best friend!!! I just want to be able to make beautiful clothes for you forever!
This year should be yours Wendy… your pieces are way beyond the rest in the fine jewelry category. No competition as far as I’m concerned.
On a separate note — at least I’m not up against Tommy! lol
Hi my dear!! What a fantastic start to 2012, many congratulations to you and Stacy- both of you need to go all the way now, best of luck ladies!! xxx
Congratulations Wendy (and to Stacy) your jewellery is stunning…You MUST win!! Love that gold dress.
Congrats girl!!! You absolutely deserve it….and heyyy, if I find that man of my dreams, and he has some serious coin, Ill send him your way, no worries!!! Hehehe
Congrats Wendy, you deserve it, those dragon earrings are incredible. Also recently saw your whistle necklace in ELLE–so impressed! I will also look into joining FGI when I get back to NYC. I wish you the best of luck!
xx
Tiffany
Yay Wendy! Well-deserved recognition for your exquisite work!
Twitter: ConsiderMeLuvly
says:
Congratulations to you nd your friend Wendy!! I surely hope you win my dear!!!
P.S. I love your anti-spam words!!
Twitter: dejapseu
says:
Congratulations to both of you! You both so deserve to win!
Congratulations to you and Stacy. While all your designs are stunning, the tiger ring is a masterpiece.
Woooowww…great looks dear! I like your style!
Twitter: gritandglamour
says:
Congratulations to you and Stacy!
Twitter: pearlwestwood
says:
Congrats to you both, well deserved x
so exciting – congratulations
well deserved!
brett
If you don’t win for those Empress Wu earings then Imma be pissed! Congratulations Wendy and tally ho!
Yay! What happy news. I think this is going to be THE YEAR for both of you.
I’m giving you both my best vibes!
You are both insanely talented ladies – congrats on being a finalist!
Twitter: JTwisdom
says:
Congratulations Wendy!
Love that swan ring.
Twitter: fasshonaburu
says:
congrats!! Also, I’m stealing “fashion civilians”
Twitter: judithstylecrone.com
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I am in awe! Congratulations to the two of you!
Hooray Wendy, crossing my fingers you win!
I’m thrilled for you! Congratulations.
You deserve all the notoriety.
I’m very happy for Stacy, too. I will go and tell her this now!