The 2017 FN Achievement Awards will highlight both rising stars and industry legends. The annual event, often referred to as the “Shoe Oscars,” recognizes and celebrates the best and brightest stars in the footwear industry. Footwear News selects the shoe of the year based on retail sales, consumer feedback, social media prowess and overall buzz. The FN Achievement Awards are proudly sponsored by the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY), Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), Zappos Luxury and Ruffino Wine.
Honorees Virgil Abloh on behalf of the Air Jordan 1 x Virgil Abloh (Shoe of the Year), Hailey Baldwin (Style Influencer of the Year), Alexa Chung (Launch of the Year), Stan Smith (Manolo Blahnik Lifetime Achievement Award), Ronnie Fieg (Collaborator of the Year), Victor Luis (Person of the Year), Gianvito Rossi (Designer of the Year), Malone Souliers (Vivian Infantino Emerging Talent Award), Diane Sullivan (Icon Award for Social Impact), Liz Rodbell and Rick Ausick (Hall of Fame Inductees), along with Attico (Launch of the Year), Birkenstock (Brand of the Year), Steve Madden Ltd. (Company of the Year), and Puma (Marketer of the Year).
Presenters include Nina Garcia (Editor-in-Chief, Elle), Tommy Hilfiger (Principal Designer, The Tommy Hilfiger Group), Julia Restoin Roitfeld (Art Director / Model), Tabitha Simmons (Designer), Caroline Vreeland (Singer/Songwriter), and more.