New Jersey Entrepreneur

Donnella Tilery, owner of Donnella’s Closet (www.shopdonnella.com) is an official nominee for 2010 Rising Star in Retail with Fashion Group International (fgi.org). Fashion Group International is a prestigious and highly regarded organization with fashion industry insiders.

On October 24, 2009, Fashion Group International nominated Oscar De La Renta for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Featured past rising star winners includes Tory Birch, Francesco Clark – CLARK’S BOTANICALS and Natasha Cote – GIVAUDAN and numerous others.

Donnella Tilery is an avid fashion enthusiast and dedicated entrepreneur as CEO& Founder of Donnella’s Closet (www.shopdonnella.com). Donnella promotes her company through retail "pop up boutiques", contributing as a style expert for various fashion online publications, and her Inside Donnella’s Closet videos that showcase designer and events. She is currently scouting out emerging accessories designers and guest bloggers to feature with her new online mag -Inside Donnella's Closet (www.shopdonnella/blog), an accessories focused-fashion blog that connects DC customers with trend-setting designers in accessories through interviews, slide shows,fashion event listings and videos.

Donnella Tilery currently resides in Jersey City, New Jersey.