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]
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Accessories Council Excellence Awards |
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Awarded for | Excellence in accessories design |
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Country | United States |
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Presented by | Accessories Council |
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First awarded | 1997 |
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Website | accessoriescouncil.org |
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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]
- Special Ace Awards Edition 2024
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- Special Ace Awards Edition 2022
- Special Ace Awards Edition 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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