MEN’S STYLE SHINES BRIGHTLY AT FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL’S NIGHT OF STARS

by John Russel Jones Oct 17, 2022

The talk around the virtual water cooler here at MR these days has been about how formalwear has been taking some interesting turns, both with a return to classic black-tie dressing, as well as to more casual expressions, and a (we think) healthy dose of gender-neutral, even feminine aesthetics. These are all observations that we’ve been having in preparation for shooting the formal fashion story we’ve got planned for our upcoming January issue, but all our trend-spotting came to reassuring fruition at last week’s 38th annual Fashion Group International (FGI) Night of Stars annual gala.

  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: Alexander Hankin attends the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Dionne Warwick speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Held Thursday, October October 14th, at Casa Cipriani at Cipriani South Street, the event honored Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, LoveShackFancy, among others, including a Trailblazer Award presented to Dionne Warwick, and a posthumous Fashion Oracle Award presented to fashion icon Elvis Presley. Celebrities in attendance also included supermodel Iman, actors Mariska Hargitay and Linda Marshall, and authors Candace Bushnell and Deepak Chopra.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Fern Mallis, Benjamin Freemantle, guest, Frederick Anderson, guest, Issa Dragon, Odessa Dragon, Constance White and guest attend the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Maryanne Grisz speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

FGI President and CEO, Maryanne Grisz, said, “FGI Night of Stars is a celebration of extraordinary individuals in entertainment, fashion, beauty and culture. We are grateful to all who, by attending our most important fundraiser of the year, help Fashion Group International’s mission to connect, provide resources, support new talent, and celebrate the fashion industry at every level.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Iman speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

FGI Night of Stars ticket proceeds will support the organization’s mission to connect, support, and empower members across the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and retail sectors around the globe, through a range of educational and mentorship programs, signature events, networking opportunities, business resources, and philanthropic partnerships.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Candace Bushnell speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Linda Marshall speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Mariska Hargitay speaks onstage at the FGI 38th Annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani South Street on October 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)