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Accessories Council Excellence Awards

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 Excellence Awards
Awarded forExcellence in accessories design
Country United States
Presented byAccessories Council
First awarded1997
Websiteaccessoriescouncil.org

Accessories Council

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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]

Magazines

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  • 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

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2024

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  • 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

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2022

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2021

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  • 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

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2018

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  • 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

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  • 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

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2015

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2014

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2013

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  • 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

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2011

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  • 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

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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  • 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

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2004

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  • 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

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  • 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

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2001

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2000

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1999

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1998

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1997

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References

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  1. ^ "ACE Awards History". Accessories Council. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  2. ^ Moss, Robina (November 9, 2015). "The Accessories Council honours Marchon Eyewear President with excellence award". Association of Optometrists. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "About the Accessories Council". Accessories Council. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  4. ^ Shihadeh, Jackie (April 9, 2020). "Words with (Fashion) Friends: Karen Giberson". Council of Fashion Designers of America. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Bennett, Alexis (November 3, 2021). "From Crocs to Christian Siriano, The Accessories Council Honored Fashion's Game Changers". Vogue. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Taylor, Elizabeth (June 11, 2019). "Ciara, Rachael Ray, and 'Younger' Cast Sparkle and Shine at ACE Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Reed, Sam (August 8, 2017). "Brooke Shields, Betsey Johnson Sparkle (Literally) at Fashion Accessory Industry Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  9. ^ Harris, Taylor (August 9, 2017). "Eva Longoria, Victoria Justice and Grandmaster Flash at the Fashion Accessories Dinner". The New York Times. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Bunion, Chrystin (August 3, 2016). "Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianna Margulies at the 20th Annual ACE Awards". W Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  11. ^ Chan, Stephanie (April 20, 2016). "ACE Awards: 'Good Wife's' Julianna Margulies, Daniel Lawson to Be Honored (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Wellington, Elizabeth (November 3, 2015). "Mirror, Mirror: Media's Karen Giberson gets the credit for star-studded ACE Awards". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. ^ Glein, Kelsey (April 30, 2014). "Google Glass is Already Getting An Award! Check Out Who Else Will Be Honored at the 18th Annual ACE Awards". InStyle. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  14. ^ Rodulfo, Kristina (November 5, 2013). "It Was A Jewelry Love Fest At Last Night's ACE Awards". Elle. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  15. ^ Steigrad, Alexandra (November 6, 2012). "Accessories Council Fetes ACE Awards Honorees". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "Accessories Council Awards Fete Nicole Richie, Philip Treacy". NBC New York. November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "Star Gazing: Iman and Rachel Roy at the ACE Awards". Essence. November 2, 2010.
  18. ^ Monoky, Anne (November 2, 2010). "Alber Elbaz Honored at ACE Awards". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  19. ^ Miles, Jamie (November 2, 2010). "The Complete Transcript of Kanye's Awesome ACE Awards Speech". Vulture. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  20. ^ Chabbott, Sophia; Tell, Caroline (November 3, 2009). "Waiting For a Lady at the ACE Awards". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  21. ^ "Marc Jacobs receives Designer of the Year Award". China Daily. November 7, 2007. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  22. ^ "ACE Awards and Liz Goldwyn's Book Party: Party Coverage on Style.com". Style.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  23. ^ Dagostino, Mark (October 14, 2005). "Mary-Kate Olsen Leaving NYU". People. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  24. ^ "Hermes, UGG and Kimora Lee Simmons are honoured at the Ace Awards". British Vogue. November 2, 2004. Archived from the original on April 8, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
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