2026 ACE AWARDS
Celebrating 30 Years of Accessory Excellence:
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About the ACE Awards
Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE) were established in 1996 and are bestowed annually at a black-tie gala to companies, brands, individuals, retailers, and designers who have made a lasting and meaningful contribution to our industry. The recipients represent an impressive list of tastemakers that have created memorable and history-changing impacts across all accessory categories. The award ceremony is the preeminent event in the accessories industry and is attended by an influential list of executives, designers, press, and influencers, and garners significant multi-media attention and the consumer and trade level.
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2026 HONOREES INCLUDE
ACE WINNERS
Brand Innovation – Monica Rich Kosann
Innovation – Sara Blakely, Sneex
Merchant of the Year – Nata Dvir, Macy's
Pioneering Spirit – EssilorLuxottica
Social Impact – Blake Mycoskie, We Are Enough
Specialty Retailer - Marissa Collections
Style Influencer – Tamron Hall
Visionary – Todd Kahn, Coach
LEGACY HONOREES
Marcolin - 65 Years
Melinda Maria - 20 Years
Nanis – 35 Years