The Accessories Council has revealed the honorees for the 2025 ACE (Accessories Council Excellence) Awards, which will take place on May 6 at The Pierre in New York City. The black-tie celebration will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and an awards ceremony recognizing the year's most influential names in accessories and fashion.
This year's awards highlight excellence across categories such as innovation, design, and legacy, celebrating the achievements of both industry veterans and rising stars.
2025 ACE Awards Honorees:
- Brand Innovation: New Balance
- Brand of the Year: Movado
- Collaboration: Stuart Weitzman
- Designer of the Year: Reed Krakoff
- Emerging Designer: STAUD
- Hall of Fame: Bethann Hardison
- Iconoclast: Betsey Johnson
- Merchant of the Year: Debbi Hartley-Triesch, Nordstrom
Legacy Awards/Milestone Anniversaries:
- Patricia Nash, 15 Years
- Jennifer Fisher, 20 Years
- Rebecca Minkoff, 20 Years
- Tom Ford Eyewear, 20 Years
- Farylrobin, 25 Years
- Oakley, 50 Years
- VSP Vision, 70 Years
- Bulova, 150 Years