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I’m an FGI Rising Star Award Finalist

January 14, 2011 by WendyB

I never imagined I’d be able to outdo my recent Drysdale Awards, so I’m beyond thrilled to say I’m a finalist in the fine jewelry category of Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Awards for emerging talent! The list of all the categories and nominees is in WWD today.

FGI is a nonprofit organization that helps its 5,000 fashion-industry members stay on top of what’s going on in their fast-changing business. It’s a great way to network. I like that it’s very inclusive, representing women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, beauty and home/interior design professions. If you’re in the biz (or hope to be in the biz), I highly recommend clicking here to join.

FGI members are voting on the Rising Star contenders this month. The awards will announced at a lunch on January 27. (Tickets to the event are for sale here.)Ā  Cross your fingers for me that voters show my Chicken in Egg locket, Matilda sword necklace and Hathor swivel ring some love.

Hathor ring, turquoise side up.

Hathor ring, mid-swivel.

Hathor ring, carnelian side up.

UPDATED TO ADD: Here is the scan of the WWD article.

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  1. stacy says

    January 14, 2011 at 1:38 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! I’m thrilled for you… and you SO deserve to win šŸ™‚ You got my vote šŸ™‚ I wish I didn’t have to put my name on the voting form or I’d do it 100 more times!

    • WendyB says

      January 14, 2011 at 1:39 am

      Ha ha! Love that.

  2. Mary says

    January 14, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Fantastic! I hope you win you bloody well deserve to.

  3. mystyle says

    January 14, 2011 at 3:36 am

    Hi my dear-many congratulations, that is fabulous news and will be so wonderful if you win, it would be much deserved!! Love the new look blog too xx

  4. Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl says

    January 14, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Love love love the new blog design and love teh ring!

  5. Paulettew says

    January 14, 2011 at 5:43 am

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Adore the new layout. šŸ™‚

  6. tryingtolookfabinyourforties says

    January 14, 2011 at 7:21 am

    Well done, what fantastic and well deserved news!

  7. Bradley Scott says

    January 14, 2011 at 8:05 am

    Congrats! Im a finalist too – in the womenswear category.

    Good Luck!

    Brad

  8. a stylized hysteria says

    January 14, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Congrats Wendy! Your jewelry is a clear winner in my mind šŸ™‚ Good luck!!

  9. pennerad says

    January 14, 2011 at 9:54 am

    wow, CONGRATS!!! such a great way to start the year, no?
    cheers!

  10. Jemina says

    January 14, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Congratulations dear
    You totally deserve the recognition
    Love all of your designs and your new blog look is awesome!!!

    Hugs & Kisses
    Jemina šŸ™‚
    xoxo

  11. Work With What Youve Got says

    January 14, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Congrats! <3

  12. Lynn says

    January 14, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Congrats, and all the best. I hope you win!

    p.s. Love the new blog!

    • Lynn says

      January 16, 2011 at 11:55 pm

      I’ve read the article. By God, I really wanna see you win!

  13. deja pseu says

    January 14, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    That’s fabulous, Wendy, congratulations!

    Fingers and toes, to use a Faux Fucschia-ism.

  14. Miss Janey says

    January 14, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Congrats WendyB on the deserved recognition.

  15. Jeanette (jewelry designer) says

    January 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Wow!! Congrats! šŸ™‚ awesome job.
    Love from Norway

  16. lisa says

    January 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Congrats on the well-deserved nomination!

    P.S. The blog redesign is beautiful. Love the new header.

  17. Sheila says

    January 14, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Woo, congrats, Wendy! I hope you win!

    I am in love with that Hathor ring – wow, how gorgeous is that? Now, I just need to get a super-high-paying job and I can load up on my Wendy Brandes jewelry! One day!

  18. devilishly pleasurable says

    January 14, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Congratulations on yet another amazing nomination (and soon-to-come award!)

    The new site design has got loads of regal feel, sure matching Hathor and Queen Min and so many more of your creations

  19. Rollergirl says

    January 14, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Huge congrats Wendy. Everything crossed X

  20. K-Line says

    January 14, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Fantastic!

  21. Tiffany says

    January 14, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    congrats
    XOXO,

    http://outfitidentifier.com/

  22. Jill says

    January 15, 2011 at 9:58 am

    So deserving…your jewelry design is some of the coolest, most inventive, quality baubles out there…no BS.

  23. Miss Cavendish says

    January 15, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Wendy, this will show an woeful lack of detailed knowledge of your catalogue, but is this the new ring that you have been dazzling people with? It is lovely and innovative.

  24. ali says

    January 15, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    YAY!!!!!!

    WEAR WHAT YOU WANT! tm

    the best and only fashion advice ever given ever

    maybe some day i’ll design jewelry and make a clever mechanical wendy brandes piece for an inspiring women collection!!!

  25. Fashion Herald says

    January 15, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Huge congrats, what a well-deserved honor!

  26. Sandra at Debutante Clothing says

    January 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    OMG! congrats!! I am crossing my fingers that you win. You deserve it!

  27. Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen says

    January 16, 2011 at 1:18 am

    I’m so thrilled for you — what a fab start to the new year! My fingers are crossed that you win as you deserve it! Both the ring and the new blog design are lovely! XXX Suzanne

  28. Christina Lindsay says

    January 16, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Fantastic ring! I hope you win. Love the new look xx

  29. alixrose says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    OMG! Congrats – Amazing and well deserved.

    ps: My high school self wants your high school self to get feathers. They are to rad not to get. šŸ˜‰

  30. Jen says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Congratulations! I know you will win!!

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