2024 Design Excellence Awards

The time to vote is now! VOTE HERE

DEADLINE: October 30th, 11PM EST

The Design Excellence Awards highlight outstanding new and innovative products offering finalists and winners an exciting platform to celebrate their products.

FINALISTS INCLUDE:
Brand Collaborations
Carlos Falchi X Jumper Maybach - Python Butterfly Bag
Echo - Echo100
Jared X Lulu Frost - Jared X Charm'd by Lulu Frost
Lele Sadoughi X The Met - The Met X Lele Wheat Fields Van Gogh Printed Bow Barrette
Tyler Ellis X Slim Aarons’ Estate - Stella Handbag Tall and Slim Aarons’ Sunbathing by The Sea in Florida in Patent Leather
Eyewear (Optical) Independent
Alain Mikli – 0A03529 002
Anwuli Eyewear - Azu
Big Horn - Be267 (Yagioka)
Paprdoll Eyewear - Paprdoll Eyewear + Eyewear Appliqué – Optical
Pierre Eyewear - My Lady
Eyewear (Optical) Multi-Brand
Dolce & Gabbana - DG3409 3226
Pure - PURE P-6000
Stuart Weitzman - WZN 1024/G
Swarovski - SK1015
Tory Burch - 0TY2154U
Eyewear (Sun) Independent
BR.AND - Basalt
Grace De Monaco - “Margot” Sunglass
Paradis Winslet New York - Eyewear
Press - Vogue
Selima Optique - Ghita
Eyewear (Sun) Multi-Brand
Brunello Cucinelli - 0BC2005ST 500256
Ferrari - FH2012U | 297187
Kate Spade - KS ASTRID/G/S
Longchamp - LONGCHAMP LO758S
Prada - 0PR A24S
Fashion Jewelry over $100
Bittersweet Designs - Matte Flaneur
Covet - Chromatic Color Double Link Necklace
Jane Win Jewelry - Hope JW Original Pendant Coin
Jennifer Fisher - Puffy Heart Earrings
Mignonne Gavigan - Walker Bandana
Fashion Jewelry under $100
8 Other Reasons - Beverly Earrings
Baublebar - Custom Cluster Charm Pendant
Brosway Italia - Bracelet Fancy
Gold & Honey - Mini Gold Leaf Lucite Hoop Earrings
Kurt Geiger London - Pave Eye Necklace
Marlyn Schiff - The Alexandra Cuff
Fine Jewelry over $1000
Hearts On Fire - Barre Floating Diamond Choker
Heather B. Moore - Athena
Nanis Italian Jewels - "Ivy" Hand-Engraved Convertible Statement Necklace
Platinum Born - Platinum Born Limitless Cuff
Shahla Karimi - Gaudí Mosaic Curve Bangle No.1
Fine Jewelry under $1000
Angara Inc. - Sweet Treats Oval Amethyst Reversible Candy Pendant
KBH Jewels - Gold Bow Herringbone Dangle Earrings
Lagos - Lagos Caviar Skull Bracelet
Rachel Katz - Medium Marquis Earrings with Diamond Points
Veniroe Beverly Hills - Castle Band
Footwear over $250
4CCCCEES - Mellow Glow
ARCH NYC - Lovestruck
Chris Donovan - Corona
Daniela Uribe - Be Yourself Pump
Tina Maria Shoes - Stellar Plateau Sandal
Footwear under $250
Cole Haan - Women's Tayla Kitten Heel Sling Pumps 45mm
Dr. Scholl's - Original Too
Merrell - Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex
Sbicca - Sbicca Women's Missoula Sandal
Shed Rain - Trina Turk X Shed Rain Chelsea Rainboot
Vince - Oasis-W
General Accessories (Soft Accessories, Scarves, SLG's, Gloves, Belts, Hats, and Umbrellas)
Binata Millinery - Kahon Pillbox
Frances Valentine - Frances Valentine Pixel Stitch Knit Scarf
Mila + Mate - Sierra Kaftan
Nandanie - The Embroidered Art Deco Petite Tie
Wyeth - Bennie
Handbags over $1000
Hammitt - The Paul And Pocket Set
Leigh Ann Barnes - Gamechanger Patron
Lucchese - Bobbi Hobo - Sueded Croc
Piper & Skye - Soho Top Handle - Black Alligator
Tyler Ellis - Winnie Handbag Mini In Marshmallow Pebbled Leather And Natural Wicker
Handbags under $1000
Baggallini - Gramercy Carry-On Duffel
Betsey Johnson - Dancin Queen Disco Ball Bag
Edie Parker - Burn Bag
Lodis - Katherine Tote
Rosa K - Monogram Bucket Bag
Vera Bradley - Mini Original Tote Bag
Social Impact (Charity, Diversity, Inclusion)
Two Blind Brothers - The Gwen
Freida Rothman - Star of David Pendant Necklace
Jumper Maybach X Big Lovie - Jumper Maybach X Big Lovie Dream Collection Blankets: Cosmic Cotton Candy Cherry And Pluto
State Bags - Beverly Tote
Two Blind Brothers - Rainbow Calf Sock Bundle
Sustainability
Agmes - Conie Necklace
Costa - Victoria
Deepa Gurnani - Maxima Headband
Margaret's The Couture Cleaners - Celine Handbag Restoration
WoolTribe - Signature Cable Beanie
Tech & Innovation
Carrera - Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa
Julieta Barcelona - Agnes Cherry
Oni - The Echo Gecko Charm
Ray-Ban - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, Skyler
Zeiss - Zeiss Visionclip

VOTE HERE

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AWARDS CEREMONY:
Join us at the chic Fifth Avenue Hotel, one of New York's trendiest spots, for a morning filled with networking, a delightful breakfast, and the thrilling announcement of the 2024 Design Excellence Awards winners! Don’t miss this unforgettable event!

Monday, November 4th
8:30-10:30AM EST
The Fifth Avenue Hotel (1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001)
Buy your ticket HERE

Please RSVP to jazmin@accessoriescouncil.org

Thank you to our sponsors!

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2023 Year's Winners

Congratulations to our 2023 Design Excellence Awards Winners!
Thank you to our sponsors: Marchon Eyewear, FashionGo, FASHIONPHILE, and LIM College.

HALL OF FAME: LUCCHESE
CIRCANA TOP ITEM AWARD: THE TOTE BAG
FASHIONGO BUYERS CHOICE AWARD: BRUNNACO
BRAND COLLABORATION: STUART WEITZMAN X AKNVAS - RUFFLE BOOTIE
EYEWEAR (OPTICAL): EYEWEAR BY DAVID BECKHAM - DB 7116 and VOGUE - VO5527
EYEWEAR (SUN): LANVIN - LNV664S
FASHION JEWELRY: BROSWAY ITALIA - BRACELET CHAKRA MYSTIC and NADRI - “ROCK STARS” OMBRE BLUE CHANDELIER EARRINGS
FINE JEWELRY: LAGOS - SMART CAVIAR LUX
FOOTWEAR (OVER $250): VERONICA BEARD - VESPER TALL SHAFT BOOT WIDE CALF
FOOTWEAR (UNDER $250): MERRELL - MTL MQM X REESE COOPER
GENERAL ACCESSORIES: WALLAROO HAT COMPANY - TULUM ARTISANAL HAT
HANDBAGS (OVER $1,000): SHINOLA DETROIT - OVERNIGHT SATCHEL
HANDBAGS (UNDER $1,000): BRAHMIN - CAROLINE IN BLACK NERINA
SOCIAL IMPACT: FREIDA ROTHMAN - WOMEN OF STRENGTH
SUSTAINABILITY: PIPER & SKYE - LOLA CROSSBODY
TECH AND INNOVATION: SHED RAIN - VORTEX V2

2022 Winners

Thank you to our sponsors: Marchon, Saga Furs, Fashionphile, Market, LIM College, Straub Collaborative, Insider Creations, FashionGo and Philmar Fabrics

HALL OF FAME: MR. LANFRANCO BELEGGIA
NPD GROWTH DRIVER: TRAVELPRO - PLATINUM ELITE 21" EXPANDABLE CARRY-ON SPINNER ACCEPTED BY OFELIA SILVA
SAGA FURS, BLACKGLAMA: POLOGEORGIS - WEEKENDER BAG
FASHIONGO BEST OF THE BEST: EVERINA - SUNNY
EYEWEAR (OPTICAL): CAROLINA HERRERA (SAFILO GROUP) - CAROLINA HERRERA 0080
EYEWEAR (SUN): AMERICAN OPTICAL - OXFORD
FASHION JEWELRY:ANNA ZUCKERMAN LUXURY - GRACE 40 EARRINGS and COLETTE MALOUF - JEWELED GALAXY BARRETTE
FINE JEWELRY: SHAHLA KARIMI - CLUSTER GAP RING NO. 2
FOOTWEAR (OVER $250): MIA BECAR - ALLIE SATIN LACE-UP SANDAL
FOOTWEAR (UNDER $250): FRANCO SARTO (CALERES) - L-DIZZY (ECO-CONSCIOUS HIKING BOOT)
HANDBAGS (OVER $1,000): KIMBERLY PUCCI - THE NICCOLO
HANDBAGS (UNDER $1,000): HAMMITT - THE ALLEN
SOCIAL IMPACT: R. RIVETER - THE CORBIN | CONVERTIBLE BACKPACK
SOFT ACCESSORIES, BELTS, SLG’S: GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY - IDA RAFFIA CROCHET
SUSTAINABILITY: KBH JEWELS - MAGNUM WAVE WRAP RING
TECH AND INNOVATION: MONICA RICH KOSANN - DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

2021 Winners

Watch the 2021 awards here: Watch

HALL OF FAME: COACH - THE ROGUE BAG
NPD GROWTH DRIVER: SAMSONITE- 28” FREEFORM SPINNER SUITCASE
TECH AND INNOVATION: THE NO. 2 EYEWEAR - THE NO. 2 EYEWEAR
SAGA FURS, BLACKGLAMA: ROMEO HUNTE
EYEWEAR (OPTICAL): BURBERRY (LUXOTTICA) - BE2332
EYEWEAR (SUN): PRADA (LUXOTTICA) - PR16WS and STATE OPTICAL CO. - REUNION BY STATE X MAXWELL
FASHION JEWELRY: DEEPA GURNANI - POPCORN EARRINGS
FINE JEWELRY: DARIA DE KONING - GREEN/NAVY NO. 3
FOOTWEAR (OVER $250): LORI SILVERMAN® SHOES- CHASE HIGH-TOP SNEAKER WITH CRYSTAL SOLE®
FOOTWEAR (UNDER $250): DR. SCHOLL’S SHOES (CALERES) - HUNTER
HANDBAGS (OVER $1,000): ETOILE - ALESSIA LARGE BOA TOTE WITH INSERT
HANDBAGS (UNDER $1,000): POP BAG USA - CLASSIC TOTE BAG BUNDLE
PERSONAL ACCESSORIES: KELLY WYNNE - ROUND TRIP TOILETRY CASE
SOCIAL IMPACT: AKOLA - UNLOCK-IT BRACELET
SUSTAINABILITY: THE OCEAN CLEANUP (SAFILO) - THE OCEAN CLEANUP SUNGLASSES

2020 Winners

Thank you to our sponsors: Adorn, Launch Metrics, Marchon, NY Now, Saga Furs, QVC

HANDBAG (OVER $1,000): LUCILLE - MINI TOTE
HANDBAG (UNDER $1,000): BENTZ LUXURY - RAINBOW BABY JEWEL BELT BAG
EYEWEAR OPTICAL: LONGCHAMP - LONGCHAMP LO2670L
EYEWEAR (SUN): JIMMY CHOO - SHINE/S
FOOTWEAR (OVER $250): LORI SILVERMAN SHOES - ROSE SLINGBACK POINTY-TOE PUMP
FOOTWEAR (UNDER $250): DR. SCHOOL - SWEET LIFE
JEWELRY (FASHION): BAUBLEBAR - THE BAUBLE BAR BRACELET
JEWELRY (FINE): MARINA B - TRISOLINA DIAMOND 10 ROW BANGLE
PERSONAL ACCESSORY: HAMMIT - LEVY
TECH & INNOVATION: POPSOCKETS - POPGRIP LIPS X BURTS BEE LOGO
SOCIAL IMPACT: TAARACH - TSAWAN BELT
SUSTAINABILITY: CHARLES & COLVARD - FOREVER ONE MOISSANITE EMERALD CUT RING
PPE: COMFORBRAND - COMFORBRAND
HALL OF FAME: CONVERSE - CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR
SAGA FURS, BEST RUNWAY FUR ACCESSORY: LAQUAN SMITH - "I'M MOVING OUT" ALL-WHITE FOX BAG
NPD GROWTH DRIVER AWARD: ADIDAS - PRIME V BACKPACK

2019 Winners

EYEWEAR (OPTICAL): JIMMY CHOO - JC228 (SAFILO)
EYEWEAR (SUN): CHLOÉ - CURTIS (STYLE #CE162S)
HALL OF FAME: RAY-BAN - ORIGINAL WAYFARER CLASSICS
HANDBAGS (UNDER $1000): HAMMITT LOS ANGELES - DILLON
HANDBAGS (OVER $1000): BENTZ - THE ‘JEWEL’
FOOTWEAR: CALERES/DR. SCHOLL’S SHOES - HERZOG
JEWELRY (FASHION): DEEPA GURNANI - CATARINA EARRINGS
JEWELRY (FINE): DORYN WALLACH - SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING
NPD GROWTH DRIVER AWARD: AIMEE KESTENBERG - MILAN BUM BAG
SOFT ACCESSORIES: ECHO - TASSEL RHAPSODY SILK SERIES SCARF
SOCIAL IMPACT: KAMARIA JEWELRY - RESTORE DIGNITY AMULET
TRAVEL/LUGGAGE: VERA BRADLEY - ICONIC LAY FLAT DUFFEL
TECH & INNOVATIONS: FFORA - ESSENTIALS SUITE FOR WHEELCHAIRS
WATCHES: TIMEX - CELESTIAL OPULENCE AUTOMATIC