IMAGE MAKERS.(American Image Awards)

Daily News Record, May, 2007 by Lipke, David

Byline: David Lipke

The stars turn out for the AAFA, Men's Health and Hugo Boss

NEW YORK - Who says fashion folk are shallow? Patriotism and politics were in the air at the 29th annual American Image Awards, presented by the American Apparel & Footwear Association at the Grand Hyatt hotel here last Monday. The marathon dinner was kicked off with the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Phantom of the Opera star Jennifer Hope Willis, while the evening's Man of the Year, Perry Ellis International CEO George Feldenkreis, gave a heartfelt speech praising the ideals of the American dream and the progress this country has made overcoming its past prejudices. Costume designer Patricia Field, a fellow honoree, stormed the stage twice to deliver...

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