AMERICAN

AWARDS

Owned and operated by AAFA for more than 40 years, the American Image Awards has been honoring those who have exemplified leadership, excellence, and outstanding achievement in all sectors of the apparel and footwear industry — including design, manufacturing, and retail.

Benefiting the Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation

Brooke Shields

EMCEE

Isaac Ash

President and CEO
United Legwear & Apparel Co.

PERSON OF THE YEAR

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, accepting

RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Birkenstock

David Kahan, CEO, Birkenstock Americas, accepting

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Eileen Fisher

Founder and Chairwoman
EILEEN FISHER, INC.

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Disney Princess X Ruthie Davis

Ruthie Davis, accepting

FASHION COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Disney Princess X Ruthie Davis

Heather Lynn Sanchez, Walt Disney Company, accepting

FASHION COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

WWD

James Fallon, Editorial Director, accepting

MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR

WWD

Paul Jowdy, Chief Business Officer and Publisher, WWD + Fairchild Live, accepting

MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR

AIA 2019 NYC

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza logo

Tables & VIP Access

Velvet rope

AAFA stands at the forefront as a leader of positive change for the apparel and footwear industry and, with integrity and purpose, delivers a unified voice on key legislative and regulatory issues.

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American Apparel & Footwear Association's American Image Awards

AMERICAN

AWARDS

The Plaza Hotel

"Behind every brand, behind every design, behind every beautiful thing, are people who have extraordinary imaginations."

"The American Image Awards is such a unique event and brings together so many of our industry’s leaders. AAFA’s work supports the agendas of both the apparel and footwear industry, representing us so well Washington."

"The apparel and footwear industry includes some of the most creative minds in the business community, and it is a great privilege to bring everyone together for a night to celebrate their remarkable achievements."

"We thank the AAFA and all those who attend the American Image Awards for the support to the CFDA Foundation, which will help continue in our important efforts."

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