Accessories Council Excellence Awards
Accessories Council Excellence Awards | |
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Awarded for | Excellence in accessories design |
Country | ![]() |
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
- Brand Innovation: Alexis Bittar
- Emerging Designer: Dee Ocleppo
- Legacy: Echo New York
- Retail Innovation: Fashionphile
- Sustainability: House of LR&C
- Couturiere: Judith Leiber Couture
- Style Ambassador: Julianne Hough
- Visionary: Mickey Drexler
- Retailer of the Year: Von Maur
- Brand of the Year: Wolverine
2022
- Visionary: Ben Clymer Hodinkee
- Global style icon: J Balvin
- Hall of fame: Josie Natori
- Brand of the Year: Kurt Geiger London
- Retail innovation: Lenscrafters
- Retailer of the year: Moda Operandi
- Influencer: Molly Rogers + Danny Santiago
- Brand excellence: Rimowa
- Legacy: Vera Bradley
- Brand Launch: Veronica Beard
- Breakthrough: Victor Glemaud
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
- Business Launch: Rachael Ray[6]
- Business Visionary: Kering Eyewear
- Designer of the Year: Todd Snyder
- Legacy: Columbia Sportswear
- Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
- Retail Innovative: Rent the Runway
- Retail Innovation: 10 Corso Como
- Retailer of the Year: Saks Fifth Avenue
- Style Ambassador: Jackie Demeterio
- Style Icon: Ciara
- Sustainability: Sperry
- Visionary: Steve Madden
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
- Breakthrough Award: Kendra Scott[8]
- Style Icon Award: Betsey Johnson[9]
- Style Ambassador: Eva Longoria
- Designer of the Year: Joseph Altuzarra
- Retailer of the Year: Shopbop
2016
- Brand Launch: Paul Andrew[10]
- Brand Visionary: Sarah Jessica Parker
- Influencer: Jennifer Fisher
- Style Influencers: Daniel Lawson & Julianna Margulies[11]
- Designer of the Year: Stuart Vevers
- Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman
2015
- Breakthrough Award: Ivanka Trump[12]
- Influencers: Taraji P. Henson & Paolo Nieddu
- Designer of the Year: John Varvatos
- Retail Innovation: Moda Operandi
2014
- Brand Launch: Shinola[13]
- Influencers: Kerry Washington and Lyn Paolo
- Style Ambassador: Flo Rida
- Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler
- Retailer of the Year: Lord & Taylor
2013
- Brand Launch: Alexis Bittar[14]
- Breakthrough Award: Rag & Bone
- Influencer: Kate Young
- Designer of the Year: Phillip Lim
- Retail Innovation: Warby Parker
2012
- Brand Launch: Theodora & Callum[15]
- Influencer: Assouline
- Designer of the Year: Francisco Costa, Italo Zucchelli and Ulrich Grimm for Calvin Klein Collection
- Retail Innovation: Stella & Dot
2011
- Brand Launch: Marchesa[16]
- Breakthrough Award: Rebecca Minkoff
- Influencer: Nicole Richie
- Designer of the Year: Philip Treacy
- Retailer of the Year: Tourneau
2010
- Brand Launch: Rachel Roy[17]
- Designer of the Year: Alber Elbaz for Lanvin[18]
- Retailer of the Year: Henri Bendel
- Stylemaker: Kanye West[19]
- Hall of Fame: Tiffany & Co
2009
- Designer of the Year: Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta[20]
- Retailer of the Year: Zappos.com
- Accessory Visionary: Diane von Fürstenberg
- Stylemaker: Lady Gaga
2008
- Designer of the Year: Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga
- Brand of the Year: Jimmy Choo
- Hall of Fame: Emilio Pucci
- Retailer of the Year: Banana Republic
- Innovator of the Year: Lorraine Schwartz
2007
- Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs[21]
- Retailer of the Year: Macy’s
- Fashion Influencer: Heidi Klum
- Fashion Innovator: Mandy Moore
2006
- ACE Award: Jennifer Lopez[22]
- Designer of the Year: Michael Kors
- Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman
2005
- ACE Award: Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen[23]
- Designer of the Year: Oscar de la Renta
- Retailer of the Year: NeimanMarcus.com
2004
- ACE Award: Kim Cattrall[24]
- Designer of the Year: Gordon Thompson III for Cole Haan
- Retailer of the Year: Bloomingdale’s
2003
- ACE Award: The Women of Broadway
- Designer of the Year: Reed Krakoff for Coach
- Retailer of the Year: Henri Bendel
2002
- ACE Award: Debra Messing
- Designer of the Year: Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
- Retailer of the Year: Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus (tie)
2001
- ACE Award: Tina Knowles
2000
- ACE Award: Patricia Field & Rebecca Weinberg
1999
- ACE Award: Linda Dano
1998
- ACE Award: Kathie Lee Gifford
1997
- ACE Award: Joan Rivers
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- ^ Taylor, Elizabeth (June 11, 2019). "Ciara, Rachael Ray, and 'Younger' Cast Sparkle and Shine at ACE Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Weiss, Zachary (June 12, 2018). "Tracee Ellis Ross and Lupita Nyong'o Profess Their Love for Accessories at the 2018 ACE Awards". Vogue. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Reed, Sam (August 8, 2017). "Brooke Shields, Betsey Johnson Sparkle (Literally) at Fashion Accessory Industry Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
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