On August 8, Gc will recognize Shaina Taub and Moises Ramirez as their first U.S. Rising Stars during a cocktail party at the Robert Restaurant in the Museum of Art and Design in New York.

As part of a larger international campaign, “Moments of Smart Luxury captured by Gc,” the Rising Stars concept focuses on promoting emerging creative personalities who are finding success in their respective fields.

Taub is an actor, singer, songwriter who currently works with the Tony-Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival as well as Walt Disney Imagineering. Ramirez is an artist who blended painting with make-up artistry to design a new genre of contemporary art.

“The two U.S. Rising Stars that we have selected, Shaina and Moises, are individuals who embody ambition and passion and we are excited to help share their talents with the world,” Chief Operating Officer of Sequel International David Yim said.

The “Moments of Smart Luxury” campaign is a two-year worldwide initiative resulting in an international exhibition of selected images from around the world.