Newtown Fashion Designer

Recognized For Excellence

Newtown resident debra deRoo, a New York City women’s clothing designer, was recently nominated as a finalist for the prestigious silver “Femme” trophy by fashion buyers at the Fashion Center Dallas. The nomination was in the category of excellence in design innovation and quality workmanship in modernwear.

The Dallas Fashion Awards (DFA) program is a retailer-chosen awards program in the apparel industry. The awards honor designers and manufacturers for excellence in design innovation, quality workmanship, and retail performance for eight categories of apparel and a special Award for Fashion Excellence.

Now in its 33rd year, the DFA program has gained national recognition by giving retailers the opportunity to identify designers and companies that have helped them succeed.

Ms deRoo, an early pioneer of bridge casual styles, designs women’s clothing made with luxe natural fibers and quality construction that are life-style friendly and travel well. Ms deRoo has been designing clothing for 18 years.