American Apparel & Footwear Association - AAFA
Representing more than 1,000 world famous name brands, the AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the U.S. apparel and footwear industry.
04/30/2024
... whether it’s knockoff handbags or counterfeit car parts, the negative impacts are the same: American workers lose market share, and American consumers wind up with potentially unsafe products > InsideSources www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JmAvI1upV4
Hidden Behind the Hulu Hype: Buying Fakes Hurts Americans, Hurts Workers, Helps Criminal Gangs – DC Journal - InsideSources April 26 was World Intellectual Property Day, an attempt to bring attention to a problem that some find easy to dismiss but has real-life impacts on
04/29/2024
This month we hosted another incredible as we celebrated leadership, integrity, impact… thank you to all of our supporters, congrats again to the 2024 honorees, and a special thank you to Ferrara Manufacturing for sharing the positive impact on your NYC-based business! The event was hosted at the iconic Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan - constructed in 1924 and celebrating its 100th year of history in NYC. We also celebrated Company of the Year - Carhartt - on 135 years of history! Thanks once more to Segun Oduolowu and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation! Cheers & enjoy a glimpse back:
2024 American Image Awards Inspires as it Celebrates Industry Impact On April 16, the 2024 AAFA American Image Awards gala celebrated leadership, integrity, and impact with honorees including Lizanne Kindler, Executive Chair &...
03/19/2024
Whether you are shopping for Easter attire or Mother’s Day gifts, don’t let nefarious counterfeiters profit off your spending. More on the full digital devalue chain of counterfeits: aafaglobal.org/counterfeitdevaluechain
Beware. Never has the counterfeit problem been at the scale it is today, from dupe influencers, text messages, fraudulent advertisements, hidden links and fake websites to the actual counterfeit products being sold to unwitting consumers across platforms – this is a full online 'Digital Devalue Chain of Counterfeits.'
02/14/2024
Global coalition urges governments to keep shipping lanes open, safe The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the International Apparel Federation and several other trade associations from across the globe have called for wider cooperation...
On April 16, AAFA will be back to NYC, at Gotham Hall, to host the 2024 American Image Awards! Honorees include: Lizanne Kindler of KnitWell Group as Person of the Year; Carhartt as Company of the Year; Wes Gordon as Designer of the Year; Pamela Coke-Hamilton, International Trade Centre, as Global Vanguard; Global Fashion Agenda as Eco-Steward of the Year; and Allan Ellinger of MMG Advisors, as Trailblazer. Excited for return emcee Segun Oduolowu, Boston Globe Today TV as host and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation as the event’s longstanding charitable beneficiary. americanimageawards.org
12/06/2023
AAFA is proud to host the 2024 on April 16! Join your colleagues in recognizing the extraordinary achievements of our 2024 honorees at Gotham Hall in NYC www.AmericanImageAwards.org 👏👏👏 Celebrating Innovation, Stewardship, Leadership, & Global Impact
A huge week for e-commerce, social commerce, and purchases. It's also an important time to make sure everyone understands the far-reaching dangers of counterfeits. Join our press conference at 1:00PM ET today to share the word.
09/05/2023
AAFA is hiring! AAFA is on the hunt for talent for three full-time positions: Content Manager, Events and Programming; Trade Policy Coordinator, and Sustainability Policy Coordinator. Access application details, as well as year-round internship postings, at aafaglobal.org/careers.
08/14/2023
2 weeks left on our summer efforts to support & . New shoes build confidence and help kids engage in academics and physical activity as they head . Did you know that each $20 = 1 pair of shoes for one needy child? It makes a huge difference in their path forward: http://charity.pledgeit.org/t/cuWVqKNLCI
08/10/2023
No matter how big or how small your charity budget is, you CAN - as an individual - make a difference for children in need. Help get new shoes on the feet of homeless children this season: http://charity.pledgeit.org/t/cuWVqKNLCI
06/14/2023
There are far more alarming dangers to illicit and counterfeit goods than first meets the eye. Concerns and policy solutions are in focus next week in NYC! Join us at the Cardozo School of Law on Wednesday, June 21: aafaglobal.org/BP23 | aafaglobal.org/fightfakes
Trade policy + product safety + sustainability + brand protection = just a few AAFA priorities this summer. Dig into these topics and more with our Footwear Workshop (Portland, OR) & Brand Protection Seminar (NYC) this month! Special thank you to member hosts Columbia Sportswear & the Cardozo School of Law. Kick June into high gear: aafaglobal.org/Footwear23 aafaglobal.org/BP23
05/05/2023
2023 American Image Awards honors inspirational leaders and more On April 25, the 2023 AAFA American Image Awards gala honored inspirational leaders and advocates in the apparel and footwear industries. 2023 honorees inclu...
05/05/2023
On April 25, the 2023 AAFA honored inspirational leaders and advocates in the apparel and footwear industries, while also marking the 7th year of partnership between AAFA and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation. youtu.be/VnNJbEodMiM
2023 American Image Awards honors inspirational leaders and more On April 25, the 2023 AAFA American Image Awards gala honored inspirational leaders and advocates in the apparel and footwear industries. 2023 honorees inclu...
The annual will return to D.C. March 6-8, 2024! In the meantime, take a look back at the 2023 event, including inspiring speakers, riveting content, and fabulous networking! aafaglobal.org/Summit24
03/22/2023
AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar talks about relationship-building at the upcoming on March 1 at the InterContinental. Join us along with industry friends, incubators and accelerators, former U.S. Trade Representatives, and other thought-leaders, including 20+ speakers. Full speaker lineup: http://bit.ly/3Xd0vIE aafaglobal.org/Summit23
12/13/2022
What better way to wrap up the year than to announce the awesome 2023 honorees?! We’ll be celebrating April 25 back at The Plaza, NYC! Congrats to New Balance Athletics Inc., W***y Chavarria, Harlem’s Fashion Row, and William McDonough. Additional details to come! www.americanimageawards.org
12/07/2022
Just 25 days to 2023 and 12 weeks to the ! If you enjoyed the Washington insights from AAFA leadership in our member briefing today, register to connect in our home city March 1: aafaglobal.org/Summit23
12/07/2022
Many thanks American & Efird for your support!
This morning, A&E's President, Chris Alt, and Managing Director of Asia Operations, Kelvin Cheuk, kicked off this year’s American Apparel & Footwear Association - AAFA Asia Executive Forum with the prestigious event’s keynote address. Industry executives from brands, retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, and service providers in Asia have gathered virtually to glean vital insights from textile industry leaders on lessons learned this year, and goals for the future. A&E supports the AAFA and its platform to provide an open exchange between executives, all working to drive progressive leadership and a thriving marketplace.
Find out more about the AAFA event at https://lnkd.in/eXgVAbm7 and go to www.amefird.com/expectmore to learn more about A&E's robust line of 100% recycled thread products, ECO100.
Your clothing tags are getting unwieldy because labeling regulations haven’t been updated since the 1960s! AAFA wants the Federal Trade Commission & Congress to support modern technology and tools to . This will help make one more sustainable stride in our journey of continuous improvement. Learn more:
07/12/2022
Did you know that fraudsters even dupe consumers across legitimate platforms?! Learn how to buy safer while we advocate for new legislation to improve consumer protections: aafaglobal.org/fightfakes
American Apparel & Footwear Association - AAFA, one of our partners in battling counterfeiting, works to make sure we get the real deal when buying clothes, shoes, and other products for ourselves and our families. That’s why they are sharing the potential consequences of buying counterfeits this National Anti-counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month.
06/28/2022
We’re hiring! Our Director of Sustainability will lead the industry’s work on environmental sustainability and product safety, serving as the association’s chief advocate on these issues: Learn more: aafaglobal.org/Careers
06/16/2022
The hieroglyphics on your label COULD be replaced with a QR code or other digital option...instead of trying to understand the small type, multiple languages, and confusing symbols on your phone book of labels, the Federal Trade Commission & Congress could support this opportunity to modernize: bit.ly/3tA9QgA
This afternoon, hear perspectives from top brands on how they're ramping up and refining their initiatives to protect their consumers, their employees, and their . Access the latest technologies and trends in , and hear directly from the USPTO! Register at: aafaglobal.org/BPS22 and join from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET
06/08/2022
The dangers of counterfeits are alarming, as are the places we find them today.
Consumers: be aware...aafaglobal.org/fightfakes
Brands & retailers: help us as we work towards passage of critical legislation...aafaglobal.org/BPS22
05/25/2022
for your support!
05/13/2022
Last month, AAFA hosted the 45th annual gala – highlighting leadership, excellence, and outstanding achievement in all sectors of this industry. We congratulate the outstanding 2022 honorees including Chip Bergh - Levi Strauss & Co., Gap Inc., ThirdLove, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Fashion Initiative, and Prabal Gurung, LLC. Powerful acceptance remarks spoke to the power of consumer engagement, innovative partnerships, inclusivity, and more. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/gzxHhaJt
2022 American Image Awards highlights leadership, excellence, and more! The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) hosted the 45th annual American Image Awards gala on April 26, 2022 – highlighting leadership, excellence,...
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