- Source: 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Style Influencer: Grandmaster Flash and Jeriana San Juan
Sustainability: PVH Corp.
Trailblazer: Monica Rich Kosann
= 2016
=Brand Launch: Paul Andrew
Brand of the Year: Ray-Ban
Brand Visionary: Sarah Jessica Parker
Business Leadership: Rosenthal & Rosenthal
Designer of the Year: Stuart Vevers
Humanitarian of the Year: Vera Bradley
Influencer: Jennifer Fisher
Media: Marie Claire
Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman
Trendsetter: MCM Worldwide
Sustainability: Kering
Style Influencers: Daniel Lawson & Julianna Margulies
= 2015
=Breakthrough Award: Ivanka Trump
Designer of the Year: John Varvatos
Evolution: Eddie Borgo
Influencers: Taraji P. Henson & Paolo Nieddu
Innovation: Nancy Gonzalez
Leadership: Claudio Gottardi
Legacy: Swarovski
Marylou Luther Journalism: Ariel Foxman
Retail Innovation: Moda Operandi
Specialty Retailer: Mitchells
= 2014
=Brand Launch: Shinola
Brand of the Year: Kate Spade New York
Business Visionary: Oliver Peoples
Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler
Fashion and Technology: Google Glass
Influencers: Kerry Washington and Lyn Paolo
Leadership: Rose Marie Bravo
Legacy: BVLGARI
Marylou Luther Journalism: Robbie Myers
Retailer of the Year: Lord & Taylor
Specialty Retailer: Alex and Ani
Style Ambassador: Flo Rida
= 2013
=Brand of the Year: Alexis Bittar
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
=Brand Launch: Theodora & Callum
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
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
=Brand Launch: Rachel Roy
Designer of the Year: Alber Elbaz for Lanvin
Retailer of the Year: Henri Bendel
Stylemaker: Kanye West
Hall of Fame: Tiffany & Co
= 2009
=Accessory Visionary: Diane von Fürstenberg
Brand of the Year: Burberry
Designer of the Year: Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta
Fashion Icon: Barbie
Humanitarian: Toms Shoes
Influencer: Fred Allard for Nine West
Magazine of the Year: V Magazine
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Hal Rubenstein
Retailer of the Year: Gilt Groupe
Retailer of the Year: Zappos.com
Stylemaker: Lady Gaga
= 2008
=Brand of the Year: Jimmy Choo
Designer of the Year: Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga
Green Designer of the Year: Stella McCartney
Hall of Fame: Emilio Pucci
Influencer of the Year: Cate Adair
Innovator of the Year: Lorraine Schwartz
Magazine of the Year: Elle
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Sally Singer
Retailer of the Year: Banana Republic
= 2007
=Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs
Retailer of the Year: Macy’s
Fashion Influencer: Heidi Klum
Fashion Innovator: Mandy Moore
= 2006
=ACE Award: Jennifer Lopez
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
=ACE Award: Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen
Accessory Brand Launch: Juicy Couture
Designer of the Year: Oscar de la Renta
Fashion Icon: Jessica Simpson
Hall of Fame: Kenneth Cole
Lifetime Achievement: Betsey Johnson
Magazine of the Year: InStyle
Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Teri Agins
Retailer of the Year: NeimanMarcus.com
= 2004
=ACE Award: Kim Cattrall
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
=ACE Award: Debra Messing
Best Advertising Campaign: Christian Dior
Designer of the Year: Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Hall of Fame: Burberry
Innovator of the Year: Jane T. Elfers of Lord & Taylor
"It" Accessory of the Year: Puma Sneakers
Retailer of the Year: Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus (tie)
Rising Star Award for Emerging Talent: Lulu Guinness
= 2001
=ACE Award: Tina Knowles
Best Accessories Advertising Campaign: Louis Vuitton
Best Accessories Collection - Design: Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton
Best Accessories Designer: Rafe
Best Accessories Licensing Program: Nine West
Best Accessories Retail Marketing - Mass Market: Target
Best Accessories Retail Marketing - National: Saks Fifth Avenue
Best Accessories Retail Marketing - Regional: Bergdorf Goodman
Best Accessories Website: eLuxury.com
Hall of Fame: Judith Leiber
Special Recognition: Radio City Rockettes
= 2000
=ACE Award: Patricia Field & Rebecca Weinberg
= 1999
=ACE Award: Linda Dano
Best Accessories Advertising Campaign: Kenneth Cole
Best Accessories Designer: Kate Spade
Best Accessories License Program: Ralph Lauren
Best Coverage of Accessories by a Consumer Fashion Magazine: InStyle
Retailer/Best Accessories Visual Merchandising: Saks Fifth Avenue
= 1998
=ACE Award: Kathie Lee Gifford
= 1997
=ACE Award: Joan Rivers
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Tory Burch LLC
- Accessories Council Excellence Awards
- Tina Knowles
- Rebecca Minkoff (company)
- Tory Burch LLC
- Kendra Scott
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
- Tory Burch
- List of awards and nominations received by Kanye West
- Ivanka Trump
- Rag & Bone
