Taking its place as one of the premier industry events, Underfashion Club’s 60th Annual FEMMY Awards took place in the middle of New York Fashion Week, at Cipriani 42nd Street on February 6th.
Six hundred of the intimate apparel industry’s leaders for a night of celebrations and giving. Sponsored by The Underfashion Club, the premiere intimate apparel 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the FEMMY Awards promote industry and student education. The event broke previous records for money raised. With a pre-gala cocktail hour and VIP reception, guests were able to explore works by F.I.T. Students, enjoy Cipriani’s signature Bellinis, and enjoy hors-d’oeuvres.
The FEMMY Honorees included Retailer Award: Target accepted by Marybeth Moser, VP DMM Intimates, Performance, Swim and Heather Fryxell, Director of Women’s Intimates; Manufacturer Award: Komar Intimates, accepted by Denny Gedney, President; Supplier Award: Texco Hook & Eye Tape Ltd., accepted by Tommy Fung, Chairman, Texco Group; Diamond Jubilee: LYCRA® brand,accepted by Bob Kirkwood, EVP, Marketing & Technology INVISTA.