Misha Nonoo, Wes Gordon and Simon Spurr were among the winners at the 15th edition of New York's Rising Star Awards January 26 to honor emerging fashion talent based in the Big Apple.
Having previously honored designers such as Fabiola Arias and Bradley Scott, the annual awards ceremony is organized by The Fashion Group International, a New York-based non-profit organization aiming to advance the fashion industry.
Designers including Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Rucci and Thom Browne attended the ceremony, with Hilfiger's daughter Alexandria losing out to Nonoo and Gordon in the women's ready-to-wear category.
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