On August 7^th, the Accessories Council celebrated its 21^st annual ACE Awards, honoring individuals and companies who have furthered the awareness and use of accessories. Over the past 21 years, the Accessories Council has gone on to honor and recognize global brands and pioneers, positioning them in the forefront of the accessories industry. The Legacy Award was awarded to Polaroid Eyewear, and the award was accepted by Henri Blomqvist of Safilo Group.

Honourees at the ACE Awards include:

• Style Icon Award – Betsey Johnson, presented by Victoria Justice
• Breakthrough Award – Kendra Scott, presented by Ken Downing of Neiman Marcus
• Brand of the Year – Loeffler Randall, accepted by Jessie Randall, presented by Garance Doré
• Trailblazer Award – Monica Rich Kosann, presented by Danielle and Laura Kosann of The New Potato
• Legacy Award – Polaroid Eyewear, accepted by Henri Blomqvist of Safilo Group, presented by Elliot Sailors
• Sustainability Award – PVH Corp., accepted by Chairman and CEO, Emanuel “Manny” Chirico, presented by Brooke Shields
• Retailer of the Year – Shopbop, accepted by Darcy Penick, presented by Cristin Milioti
• Designer of the Year – Joseph Altuzarra, presented by Marina Larroudé, Fashion Director, Barneys
• Business Visionary Award – Jason Rabin of Global Brands Group, presented by Artie Rabin
• Business Leadership Award – The NPD Group, accepted by Karyn Schoenbart, presented by Diane Sullivan of Caleres
• Style Ambassador – Eva Longoria, presented by Robert Verdi
• Style Influencers – The Get Down’s Jeriana San Juan & Grandmaster Flash, presented by Shameik Moore
• Excellence in Costume Design- Jenn Rogien, presented by Orange is the New Black’s Alysia Reiner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safilo’s Mark Ugenti, Henri Blomqvist, Eden Wexler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elliot Sailors

 

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