- Robyn Turk
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association honored accomplishments
within the fashion and retail industry with a sold-out and very
well-attended gala event last night in New York City’s iconic Plaza
Hotel.
Fashion executives, designers and influencers including Peter Som,
Naeem Khan, Nick Graham, Brandon Maxwell, Stacey Bendet, Victor Luis
and Josh Schulman entered the event via a red carpet leading into a
buzzing cocktail hour. Directly after, actress Brooke Shields hosted
the awards ceremony over a seated dinner that benefited the CFDA
Foundation. The Foundation provides funding towards funds towards
important causes and initiatives, such as HIV/AIDS, Fashion Targets
Breast Cancer, disaster relief, domestic manufacturing, and education
and professional development
As had been previously announced, the AAFA American Image Awards
honorees included Isaac Ash, President and CEO of United Legwear &
Apparel Co, as Person of the Year, American Eagle Outfitters and
Retailer of the Year, Birkenstock as Company of the Year, Eileen
Fisher as Designer of the Year, WWD as Media Brand of the Year and
Disney Princess X Ruthie Davis as Fashion Collaboration of the
Year.
“It is no secret that our industry has been navigating profound
change in the way we sell and bring product to market. Our honorees
have not only welcomed these changes, but have thrived,” Rick
Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear
Association said at the event.
“The American Image Awards is about celebrating the future of
fashion. This year’s honorees exemplify where the industry is heading,
and it was a privilege to showcase their success.”
Images courtesy of Bromley Group
