The Underfashion Club Announces the 2018 Femmy Awards

On February 6th, the 2018 Femmy Awards will take place at the opulent Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, hosted by the intimate apparel industry's charitable organization, The Underfashion Club Inc. The Gala is recognized as one of the industry’s premier events and is the fundraising vehicle that enables the organization to support its extensive Scholarship, Awards, Internship and Grants (SAIG) programs.

Additionally, the 2018 Femmy will proudly host the 15th Annual Student Design Contest featuring the designs of Fashion Institute of Technology students, with the contest theme “60 Years of Intimate Apparel Design.” Contest winners will receive cash awards presented by SAIG Co-Chairs Suzanne Beck and Clelia Parisi, and will also be featured in a dedicated photo shoot in the summer edition of The Best of Intima. This serves as an integral part of The Underfashion Club’s mission to help educate and attract new talent for the future of the industry.

“2018 is a special year for the Underfashion Club, as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary as a charitable organization established to provide Intimate Apparel Industry leaders with a forum to exchange information and ideas, and support the Intimate Apparel market as a vital aspect of the fashion industry," says Victor H. Vega, President of The Underfashion Club.

The awards and honorees this year include,
Retailer Award: Target
Manufacturer Award: Komar Intimates
Supplier Award: Texco Hook & Eye Tape Ltd.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Donald R. Allen, Jr.
Diamond Jubilee Award: Celebrating 60 Years of Lycra