The group’s mission is to attract new talent to the industry and support their education through awards and scholarships. The LYCRA® brand took home the Diamond Jubilee Award, which recognized its 60 years of revolutionary innovations. Coincidentally, the Underfashion Club is also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Bob Kirkwood, EVP Marketing & Technology, The LYCRA Company Apparel
It takes a team
Bob Kirkwood, The LYCRA Company Apparel’s Executive Vice President of Marketing & Technology, graciously accepted the award on behalf of the LYCRA® brand. In his speech he acknowledged the miracle fiber’s inventor, Dr. Joseph Shivers, who will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame this May. He also thanked members of the brand team who continue to drive innovation forward today, as well as the mills, garment makers, brands and retailers whose ongoing support makes the brand’s success possible.
Dita Von Teese and Bob Kirkwood
Other award winners
The FEMMY gala also included the 15th Annual Student Design Contest, which featured designs of Fashion Institute of Technology students based on the theme, “60 Years of Intimate Apparel Design.” The talented winners received cash awards. The evening’s other honorees were:
- Retailer Award: TARGET
- Manufacturer Award: Komar Intimates
- Supplier Award: Texco Hook & Eye Tape Ltd.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Donald R. Allen, Jr.
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The 2018 FEMMY Awards were the first in a year-long series of events celebrating LYCRA® fiber’s milestone 60th anniversary! Visit our press center, follow us on social media, or subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay informed of anniversary news as soon as it’s posted.
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