2025 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS

We are thrilled to congratulate each and every one of the finalists in the 2025 Design Excellence Awards! Your creativity, vision, and dedication shine through in every detail of your work, and we are honored to celebrate your achievements. The Design Excellence Awards were created to do more than recognize a product — they honor the entire team behind each design. From concept to craft, these awards spotlight the hard work, artistry, and innovation that drive our industry forward.

BRAND COLLABORATION

Cove Fine Jewelry, Wequassett Centennial Ring, $1,800
DESERT BLOOM, Mariposa, $317
Lele Sadoughi x The British Library, Alice Heart Earrings, $225
Oliver Peoples Roger Federer, R-16, $479
Stuart Weitzman, Stuart Power Shine Pump, $950

EYEWEAR, OPTICAL (INDEPENDENT)

MODO Eyewear, 5002, $335
OLLU, AGATÉ, $158
RAEN, Shara, $219
Silhouette, The Visionary, $490
Tony Brown Design, Rise, $199

EYEWEAR, OPTICAL (MULTI-BRAND)

Abercrombie & Fitch, Style AF50027, $221
Oakley, Stunt Glider, $276
Pure, P-7011, $178
State Optical Co., Vivian, $373
Tura, Brilliance, $207.95

EYEWEAR, SUN (INDEPENDENT)

BIG HORN, Yakou+S, $220
Kazoku Lunettes, BOMBASTIC, $1,900
Rosa Rims, The Muriel, $575
SELIMA x NICO, Le Matt, $520
SOUL-A, Visor Type-E, $300

EYEWEAR, SUN (MULTI-BRAND)

Barton Perreira, Auriol, $905
Kate Spade New York, KS VIVI/G/S, $180
Christian Louboutin Eyewear, Style LB0002, $900
Miu Miu, Ombre OMU A57S, $637
Vera Wang Eyewear, Fabi, $375

FASHION JEWELRY UNDER $100

Anne Klein x Anjelica Roselyn, Color Collection Necklace, $60
Marlyn Schiff, Opal Earrings, $84
Melinda Maria, Baby Love Letter Medallion Necklace, $85
Seville Michelle Jewelry Design Inc., Isis Malena Woven Leather Medium Metallic Gold, $58
Wild Made, Giraffe Hoop Earrings, $88

FASHION JEWELRY OVER $100

Capucine De Wulf, Villandry Frog Prince Ring, $395
Donna Karan New York Jewelry, Collection Cuff, $250
Freida Rothman, Garden of Grit Hammered Statement Bracelet, $695
Covet, Two Tone Statement Necklace, $120
Sophie Blake, Stella Cuff, $395

FINE JEWELRY UNDER $1,000

AMMA, Melissa, $440
​​Alliyette, Stella Maris Six-Armed Starfish Gemstone Earrings, $695
Roseate, WaterDrop Necklace in Sterling Silver, $575
CYNTHIA RYAN, Astragal Stacking Band, $260
Renn New York, Shell Pendant, $228

FINE JEWELRY OVER $1,000

CADAR, Ray of Light Cocktail Ring, $24,990
Hearts On Fire, INSIDE/OUT Elongated Diamond Link Necklace, $46,000
Jane Win Jewelry, LOVE 14k Pink Tourmaline Quatrefoil Coin Pendant, $2,798
LAGOS, Fizz Diamond Cluster Earrings, $21,500
Le Vian, Starstruck Collection Necklace, $18,000
NANIS, Trasformista Convertible Bracelet/Necklace, $36,885

FOOTWEAR UNDER $250

Cole Haan, Felicia Bow Pumps, $160
Kenneth Cole, Gentle Souls Brigly Suede Lug Boat Shoe, $199
Merrell, SpeedArc Matis, $180
Soléi Sea, The Hanni, $130
Vince, Barcelona, $225

FOOTWEAR OVER $250

Brave Pudding, Hampton Strolls, $380
Chris Donovan Footwear, Chalet, $295
Rex Shoes, Liz Lavender, $400
Sam Edelman, Rhett, $295
Veronica Beard, Tarian Boot, $850

MILLINERY & HAIR ACCESSORIES

Clementine Sleepwear, Silver Ion Cap, $169
Binata Millinery, Brooklyn Bandana Cap, $270
Deepa Gurnani, Halo Headband, $2,450
Vivian Blooms Millinery, Lady Love, $495
Khia Tullaé, Double-Stacked Vented Urban Rodeo, $3,200

GENERAL ACCESSORIES

Hymn, Hymn Buckle, $153
Two Blind Brothers, Cashmere Travel Set, $300
SMART CARRY, Ambassador Handbag Organizer, $198
STORTO, Women's Gloves AW25, $1,450
Vera Bradley Designs, Inc., Large Original Duffel Bag, $100

HANDBAGS UNDER $1,000

8 Other Reasons, Dixie Tote Bag, $649
Brahmin, Small Hallie in Multi Silverhill, $445
Hammitt, VIP Project: Speakeasy, $525
Mustkies, Sydney Everyday Carry, $325
Patricia Nash Designs, Serafina Frame Bag, $369

HANDBAGS OVER $1,000

FREE MAISON, Heater Tote, $5,500
Rafe, New York Azura Minaudière, $1,400
Siena Wolf, No.14 Shoulder Bag, $1,750
Sydnie Banks, Home Grown Saddle-Stitched Handbag, $8,000
Tyler Ellis, Harper Handbag Mini Vanilla Custom Quilted Leather, $2,875

SOCIAL IMPACT

ABLE x Leigh Ann Barnes, The Revival Bag, $225
Anwuli x UN-TI-TLED, Obi Plum, $275
ElyseRyan Jewelry, Forever, $90-$118
Jenny Lynn Eyewear, Boundless in Gold, $150
​​Lafonn, 10th Anniversary Pink Ribbon Necklace, $199

SUSTAINABILITY

Goldpoint Jewelry, Dobbin Ring with Old Mine Natural Diamond, $10,159
IZIPIZI, Model E Sunglasses in Moonlight Grey, $70
Meertens Luxury, 8oz Santal Candle, $65
Mela, Luna in Zest, $650
Via Gallo (formerly Jeane and Jax,) Andretta, $1,200

TECH & INNOVATION

Canada Goose, GC25600S Summit, $450
Hulken, The Original Rolling Tote Bag, Large: $125 Medium: $110 Small: $99
Moncler Lunettes, Inara, $1,436
PaprDoll Eyewear, AI Glasses Wrap Compatible with Ray-Ban Meta Frames, $20-40
STAYSON Eyewear, Charlie Polarized Wayfarer With Patented Comb-Fit TECH, $49.99

For for product images and listings visit the article in our Fall 2025 issue, HERE. To read the entire issue, click HERE.