American Apparel and Footwear Association
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The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) is an American
industry trade group
representing hundreds of apparel, footwear
, and sewn products companies and their suppliers. The AAFA was formed in August 2000 through the merger of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association and Footwear Industry America.
J. Hicks Lanier
is a former director.
United States
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industry trade group
Industry trade group
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
representing hundreds of apparel, footwear
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
, and sewn products companies and their suppliers. The AAFA was formed in August 2000 through the merger of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association and Footwear Industry America.
J. Hicks Lanier
J. Hicks Lanier
John Hicks Lanier is an American businessman. He has been the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Oxford Industries since 1981.-Biography:J. Hicks Lanier graduated from Vanderbilt University and received an M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1964....
is a former director.