Fashion Students Win Big at FGI Dallas Competition
Students earn top honors and scholarships, including $10,000 international study award
Stephens College senior fashion design students showcased their talent and creativity at the Fashion Group International (FGI) Dallas Scholarship Competition on last week, earning top honors and significant scholarship awards.
Julia League earned 2nd place in the highly competitive Denim category, receiving a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of her exceptional design work.
In a surprising and exciting turn of events, Hannah Kleman was awarded 1st place in the Cocktail category, winning a $1,500 scholarship. Neither Kleman nor her faculty sponsor, Dr. Monica McMurry, had received prior notification of her finalist status, making the win a delightful surprise. Although she was not present at the event, her work stood out among the competition and was honored accordingly.
Claire Johnson received the prestigious Paris American Academy (PAA) Couture Award, given to the highest-scoring design across all apparel categories in the competition. This distinction comes with a $10,000 scholarship to support a study abroad experience at the Paris American Academy, one of the premier fashion institutions in Europe.
“Working with such talented and driven students to create senior collections from that first spark of an idea to realized garments has been a joy and testament to the years of training seen in these scholarship winners,” McMurry said.
“These results are a testament to the skill, creativity, and dedication of our students,” said Dr. Kristin Kite, Chair of Fashion Program at Stephens College. “We’re incredibly proud of Julia, Hannah, and Claire for representing Stephens College so well on a competitive national stage.”
The annual FGI Dallas Scholarship Competition is hosted by Fashion Group International, a worldwide membership organization of industry leaders in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and retail sectors, with global headquarters in New York. FGI’s mission is to provide a dynamic forum for discussion and connection across all sectors of the fashion industry.
Through programming focused on the industry’s most current and crucial topics, FGI champions emerging talent, highlights trends at the forefront of innovation, and opens doors to career advancement through a broad platform of resources and opportunities.
By supporting professional development and recognizing excellence, FGI helps unleash creativity, foster innovation, and drive the business of fashion forward.
