The Femi Awards Return to Manhattan Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday night after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus. More than 300 people slipped out of their sleepwear and put on their fabulous outfits as they arrived at the spectacular Midtown venue for a night of drinks, dinner and dancing hosted by rock band Betty.
After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the Femi Awards return to New York. Attendees slipped into their best attire for an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing.
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“The energy is amazing,” Tina Wilson, president of the non-profit organization Underfashion Club, as well as vice president and creative director of Hue Brands, told WWD. “Seeing so many people I haven’t seen in two and a half years, how happy everyone is and how excited everyone is.”
The Femi Awards and annual gala were held at the upscale Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan.
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The prestigious Femi Awards and Gala, produced by Underfashion Club, is an annual fundraiser that honors leaders in the intimate apparel industry. Proceeds from the event support student scholarships.
“The last time we met, we just realized what was going on,” Wilson said, referring to the February 2020 Femi Awards, which took place in New York a month before the US lockdown began. “But it’s a new energy [now], Even respected – there are new categories, new ways of looking at the world, looking at our industry.”
Bombus CEO David Heath accepted a “humanitarian award” on behalf of his firm at this year’s FAMI Awards.
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Those categories and award winners include Rihanna savage x fenty Informs the apparel brand, which was awarded the “Brand Disruptor Award”; sock and underwear brand Bombus, which received a “Humanitarian Award” for its work donating socks and other apparel to the homeless; Market research firm The NPD Group, which took home the “Industry Science Award” and the innerwear start-up parade, received the “Rising Star Award.” In addition, the Komar family – which makes sleepwear and lingerie under brands such as Anne Klein, Ellen Tracy, Le Mystere, On Gossamer and Carol Hochman – was awarded the “Generation Award”.
Rock band Betty hosted this year’s FAMI Awards.
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“These are the forces that will lead us into the future as an industry,” Wilson told the crowd—which included founders, CEOs, and other senior leadership members such as Cosabella, Commando, Chantelle, Delta Galil, Wacol, Natori. . , Panty Promise and Euroweight America, The Company That Manufactures the Curve Trade Show – as he sipped cocktails and tackled his three-course meal.
Christian Pendervis, co-president and chief sales and design officer of Savage x Fenty, accepted the “Brand Disruptive Award” on Savage’s behalf.
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“The torrent of excitement was a bit high to see people tonight,” said Kerry O’Brien, the founder of Commando, CEO and lead designer, who arrived with her husband in tow. “People want to see each other, hug each other, talk to each other, look into each other’s eyes.
“It’s been three years,” she said.
Cami Tellez, founder and CEO of underwear start-up Parade, receives the “Rising Star Award”.
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Kristen Klassi-Jumo, director and industry analyst covering fashion apparel at market research firm The NPD Group, agreed.
“It’s exciting to be back here in person and see everyone dressed up and out on a night out,” she said.
NPD Group chief industry advisor Marshall Cohen acknowledged the firm’s “industry science award” with his avatar speech and a trip through the metaverse, while Rihanna made a surprise appearance via a pre-recorded video .
The scene at this year’s Femi Awards.
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“We got a femme dude,” the megastar and new mom said on screen. “On behalf of the entire Savage x Fenty family, we are truly honored to be here. It would have been impossible without your passion and hard work. And to our customers, you are the music of this brand. So we are always there to inspire you. Thank you for that. There’s more to come.”
Savage x Fenty co-president and chief merchandising and design officer Christian Pendervis added at the event that a Femi is a “huge honour” for the four-year-old business.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by the industry,” she told WWD. “It is great to get recognition from consumers and to see people excited about your brand. But it is a different level when the industry you are a part of also takes notes. It almost feels more special in some ways. ,
NPD Group Chief Industry Advisor Marshall Cohen acknowledged the firm’s “Industry Science Award”.
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Cami Tellez, Founder and CEO Underwear Start-up ParadePendervis’ sentiments.
“I’ve probably worked less time here than anyone else in the room and I’m really excited that I’m here after three years in the industry,” said Tellez, who won a “rising star award.” We are at a point where we feel very honored to continue contributing to the category.”
The winners of the 2021 Fashion Institute of Technology’s student design competition were also felicitated at the event.
The Komar family accepted the “Generation Award” at this year’s FAMI Awards. From left, Komar Brands Chief Marketing Officer David Komar and Komar Brands Chief Executive Officer Charlie Komar.
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Komar Brands CEO Charlie Komar and Komar Brands Chief Marketing Officer David Komar (who is also a cousin) took the stage together to accept the evening’s final award, the “Generation Award”.
“It’s really wonderful to be in a room full of all these people from our industry,” David Komar told the crowd. “It’s been a very long time since we’ve been in a room like this. We’re on Zoom; we’re separated. [Now] We get ready. We get to wear pants—not pajamas—that cut both ways for us. ,
The Femi Awards return to New York. From left: Sapna Palep of Jarnel and Cosabella, Tina Wilson of Underfashion Club and Guido Campello of Jarnel and Cosabella.
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This year’s awards show also marks the 64th anniversary of the underfashion club. The event culminated with a DJ set, take-home Savage x Fenty Rob, and dancing into the late night hours.
“I’m so excited to be here because I’m just getting acquainted with this world and I love that it’s such a deep culture,” said Roman Sip, Creative Director of Men’s Division and Cosabella and Jarnel. “And being on an awards show that just focuses on an industry I love so much is just amazing.”
Originally published at Pen 18
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