Issue link: http://papercitymagazine.uberflip.com/i/162531
Distinctive Discussion at FGI MIKE CHARLTON Andrea Bonner, Sameera Faridi M edia insiders convened to consider their business today and how to maintain meaningful relationships within it at Fashion Group International's (FGI) Meet the Press panel, hosted by Barbara Davis Gallery. Close to a hundred fashionables came together for the evening, which offered insight on how to get a foot in the door of the competitive fashion industry. Chairman Cherise Luter and FGI regional director Andrea Bonner organized the panel, which included PaperCity's Catherine D. Anspon, Kristina Braly, Maggie Flecknoe, Alexis Jones, and Christina Uticone, along with moderator Joy Sewing. Afterwards, guests sipped strawberry lemonade mimosas at the Fashion After 5 reception. Newsworthy: Unique James, Salma Ekambi, Jason Pizcazotowski, Abby Diaz, and Natalie Weekly. Kelley Rowland Nicole Baldwin, Chairman Cherise Luter, Chrystal Rivers Unique James, Salma Ekambi Jessica Obaseki, Martha Mtegha, Beth Plimaco Natalie Weekly, Christina Nguyen Valerie Anderson Harrison Guy Jason Pizcazotowski Maurielle Balczon Audrey Okoli Caroline Devine Jenny Schlief-Morgan, Roz Pactor, Nicole Graham Christina Uticone, Kristina Braly, Catherine Anspon SEPTEMBER | PAGE 42 | 2013 Sydney Dao Joy Sewing, Maggie Flecknoe, Alexis Jones Abby Diaz, Chandni Patel