Accessories Council Excellence Awards
ACE Awards
Accessories Council Excellence Awards Awarded for Excellence in accessories design Country United States Presented by Accessories Council First awarded 1997 Website accessoriescouncil.org
The Accessories Council Excellence Awards , known as the ACE Awards , were created in 1996 by the Accessories Council to pay homage to individuals and groups who have helped raise awareness of the accessories industry. Their purpose is to celebrate those who have had a positive impact on accessory consumption during the prior year. Nominees are voted on by accessory-industry insiders, retailers, the Accessories Council Board of Directors and the fashion press. Winners are announced in advance of the annual event, which usually takes place at the beginning of November.[ 1] [ 2]
Accessories Council
The awards are handed out by the Accessories Council, a United States-based not-for-profit trade association that was established in 1994 with the mission of increasing consumer use and awareness of accessories. Karen Giberson has been the group’s president since 2005. Its previous president, Sheila Block, led the group from 1996 to 2005.
The organization sponsors educational seminars, networking events, seasonal trend reports, marketing and advertising co-op initiatives, design and marketing awards for area fashion students, an annual silent auction, and the black tie ACE Awards Gala, an annual tribute to the leaders of the accessory industry.[ 3] [ 4]
Magazines
Special Ace Awards Edition 2024 [1]
Special Ace Awards Edition 2023 [2]
Special Ace Awards Edition 2022 [3]
Special Ace Awards Edition 2021 [4]
Past winners
2024
Operational Excellence: Aria Logistics
Brand of the Year: Coach New York
Design Innovation: Cult Gaia
Style Influencer: Dana Covarrubias
Specialty Retail: elysewalker
Hall of Fame: Fern Mallis
Legacy: Foster Grant
Retailer of the Year: Jared the Galleria of Jewelry
Rising Star: Larroudé
Style Icon: Linda Fargo
Designer of the Year: Prabal Gurung
2023
2022
2021
Super Hero: Iris Apfel [ 5]
Allen Edmonds/Caleres
Carolina Herrera/Wes Gordon
Christian Siriano
Crocs
LaQuan Smith
Qurate Retail Group
ShopBop
Karyn Schoenbart/The NPD Group
Special recognition to: The Optical Industry, Aether Diamonds, Blessings in a Backpack, Marlyn Schiff
2019
2018
American Heritage Award: Brooks Brothers
Breakthrough Award: Allbirds [ 7]
Business Excellence: The Jewelry Group
Business Leadership: Andrew Rosen
Hall of Fame: Sam & Libby Edelman
Legacy: Longchamp
Retail Influencer: Kith
Retail Innovation: Westfield Corp.
Specialty Retailer: Story by Rachel Shechtman
Style Ambassador: Tracee Ellis Ross
Style Influencer: Micaela Erlanger
2017
Brand of the Year: Loeffler Randall
Breakthrough Award: Kendra Scott [ 8]
Business Leadership: The NPD Group
Business Visionary: Jason Rabin
Designer of the Year: Joseph Altuzarra
Legacy: Polaroid Eyewear
Retailer of the Year: Shopbop
Style Ambassador: Eva Longoria
Style Icon Award: Betsey Johnson [ 9]
Style Influencer: Grandmaster Flash and Jeriana San Juan
Sustainability: PVH Corp.
Trailblazer: Monica Rich Kosann
2016
2015
2014
2013
Brand of the Year: Alexis Bittar [ 14]
Breakthrough Award: Rag & Bone
Designer of the Year: Phillip Lim & Wen Zhou
Digital Influencer: Leandra Medine
Distinguished Style: Olivia Palermo
Hall of Fame: Iman
Influencer: Kate Young
Legacy: The Frye Company
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Hamish Bowles
Omni-Channel Retailer: Nordstrom
Retail Innovation: Warby Parker
Specialty Retailer: Charming Charlie
Style Ambassador: Stacy Keibler
2012
2011
Brand Launch: Marchesa [ 16]
Breakthrough: Rebecca Minkoff
Business Visionary: Frank Fialkoff
Designer of the Year: Philip Treacy
E-Tailor of the Year: Mindy Grossman HSN
Hall of Fame: Temple St. Clair
Influencer: Nicole Richie
Magazine of the Year: Marie Claire
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Kate Betts
Specialty Retailer of the Year: Tourneau
Visionary: Robert Marc
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
ACE Award: Jennifer Lopez [ 22]
Accessory Brand Launch: Tom Ford
Brand of the Year: Fendi
Designer of the Year: Michael Kors
Fashion Innovation: Coach
Magazine of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Suzy Menkes
Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman
Specialty Retailer of the Year: Solstice Sunglass Boutiques
2005
2004
ACE Award: Kim Cattrall [ 24]
Accessory Designer of the Year: Gordon Thompson III for Cole Haan
Accessory Rising Star: Alexis Bittar
Hall of Fashion: Hermès
Fashion Influencer: Kimora Lee Simmons
Lifetime Achievement: Carlos Falchi
"It" Accessory of the Year: UGG Australia Classic Boot
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Marylou Luther
Retailer of the Year: Bloomingdale’s
2003
ACE Award: The Women of Broadway
Best Advertising Campaign: Bottega Veneta
Designer of the Year: Reed Krakoff for Coach
Hall of Fame: Coach
"It" Accessory of the Year: Louis Vuitton Eye Love Monogram Handbag
Retailer of the Year: Henri Bendel
Rising Star: Hollywould
Special Recognition: Echo Design Group
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
References
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