With its “Rising Star” awards a couple of month away, the Fashion Group International has recruited a fashion authority to deliver the event’s keynote address: Patricia Field.

Despite having singlehandedly sparked fashion trends through her costume design selections for HBO’s “Sex and the City” and the debut season of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” Field stays as low-key and direct as ever. Refreshingly upfront about just about all the things, the Latest York-rooted stylist and ARTFashion founder must have some sage advice about retail, design, celebrities and more.

The red-haired Field can be the most important attraction on the May 8 luncheon at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. With consumers and designers increasingly calling for more fluid fashion, FGI has responded to that interest. For the primary time, this spring’s gathering will feature three gender-inclusive categories: eveningwear, ready-to-wear and energetic/casualwear.

The 2023 presenters draw heavily from the media industry, but there are some designers in the combo, too, like LaQuan Smith, who will handle the much-coveted “Rising Star” for rtw. Longtime jewelry designer Paul Morelli will award the one for tremendous jewelry. One other design-focused accessories specialist, Edmundo Castillo of Stuart Weitzman, will dole out honors for Accessories — this yr’s best field. 

The media types, who can be heading to the rostrum at FGI’s twenty seventh annual affair, include Palmer’s Stefano Tonchi, who will present the “Rising Star” honor for eveningwear. Journalist Constance White will hand out the energetic/casualwear awards, while Paper Magazine’s Mickey Boardman can be in command of the sustainability one.

Nigel Barker, a photographer, filmmaker and creator, will present the collaborations award. Hilldun Corp.’s chief executive officer Gary Wassner will deliver the Hilldun Business Innovation Award to Marcelo Guimarães and Jordana Guimarães of Fashinnovation. Global Green’s Kai Milla will present the Entrepreneur of the Yr Award to Kimberly Carney of The Wires.

Moda Operandi’s Jessica Maitlin can be tasked with honoring this yr’s Rising Star winner for Beauty. FGI is hosting a pre-awards party for finalists on Tuesday night at Sartoria Studio in Latest York.