Bragard, widely renowned for the finest corporate image wear in the world, is proud to announce that they have won the prestigious 2008 National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) Image of the Year (IOY) Award. The IOY Awards recognize leaders in the corporate uniform and image apparel industry. The judging panel for 2008 Image of the Year competition included a cross-section of the fashion industry’s most celebrated designers, journalists and fashion authorities.

Bragard won this award for the custom designed uniform program for MGM Grand Las Vegas Casino, which is one of the key customers developed by C.E.O Benjamin Bragard.

The only uniform company that showcases two new ready to wear collections per year, Bragard is a cornerstone in the global fashion industry. By using the extensive research and development that is invested into our fall and spring couture collection as a platform, our corporate image wear is always on the cutting edge of fashion.Bragard has a d edicated research & design studio comprised of 30 industry professionals, armed with a unique creativity and strong understanding of the requirements for professional apparel in the hospitality industry

“It takes thousands of hours of studies, sketches and research to create a collection. It’s a challenge that has to be faced every day, and Bragard is dedicated 100 percent. For example, to design and supply the uniforms of one particular large hotel chain, over 800 sketches were made – for just 49 final items of clothing." - Monica Bragard

 Established in 1933, Bragard has maintained its sole focus until today: achieving a unique look in corporate wear for the hospitality and gastronomy industries. Bragard is a clear industry leader in the U.S. and worldwide , with references from the largest and most prestigious leaders in the hospitality business. Bragard has a p resence in more than 30 countries with 10 international divisions and 20 supporting agents, and full control of the entire development process, from design to after sales services.

For more information about NAUMD or the IOY Awards, visit www.naumd.com  or call 212.736.3010.