The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced its American Image Award honorees which it will commemorate virtually on June 21.
The 2021 honorees “exemplify leadership, excellence and outstanding achievement in all sectors of the apparel and footwear industry, including design, manufacturing and retail,” AAFA said.
The honorees are HanesBrands, Inc., Company of the Year; Walmart; Retail Innovator of the Year; Gabriela Hearst; Designer of the Year; Black in Fashion Council, Fashion Maverick; and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’ Eco-Steward of the Year.
Celebrating the fifth year in partnership, the event benefits the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation.
Steve Lamar, president and CEO, AAFA, said: “On June 21, we celebrate this industry’s future, honoring the talents and contributions of our incredible honorees as well as their ability to empower and inspire so many more.”
“This past year has been testing for the fashion industry, and designers and retail businesses have had to navigate new challenges,” said Steven Kolb, CEO, CFDA. “We are very pleased to see how this time has aimed focus on important issues in fashion such as diversity and inclusion, sustainability and overall excellence as our talent pivots to look to the future.”
