ACCESSORIES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2023 HONOREES FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL ACE AWARDS

by John Russel Jones Mar 23, 2023

The Accessories Council 27th annual ACE Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The ACE Awards recognizes incredible achievements among the who’s who of the accessories, footwear, and jewelry industries – offering an impactful platform to shine an even brighter spotlight on the industry.

This year’s honorees include:

  • Alexis Bittar: Brand Innovation
  • Dee Ocleppo: Emerging Designer
  • Echo New York: Legacy
  • Fashionphile: Retail Innovation
  • House of LR&C: Sustainability (Russell Wilson, Ciara, and Christine Day)
  • Judith Leiber Couture: Hall of Fame
  • Julianne Hough: Style Ambassador
  • Mickey Drexler: Visionary
  • Von Maur: Retailer of the Year
  • Wolverine: Brand of the Year, in honor of their 140th Anniversary

The ACE Awards were created in 1997 to celebrate those who have made great strides in raising awareness of the accessories industry. Over the past 27 years, the Accessories Council has honored and recognized global brands and pioneers, positioning them at the forefront of the fashion industry. The ACE Awards are presented to designers, brands, retailers, celebrities, and media who have helped to enhance sales and promote accessories. 

Sponsors of the ACE Awards include Marchon Eyewear, FashionGo, Brosway Italia, Hammitt, Caleres, Informa – Magic, Project, Coterie, EssilorLuxottica, Judith Leiber Couture, Safilo Group, Signal Brands, Steve Madden, The Jewelry Group, and Wolverine.

For more information on tickets, tables, sponsorships or AC Magazine ads, please contact the Accessories Council at 212.947.1135 or rsvp@accessoriescouncil.org.

For updates on the night of the Awards, follow the Accessories Council on Twitter @AccessoryNews or Instagram @accessoriescouncil and include hashtag #ACEAWARDS.