ACCESSORIES COUNCIL (Ac) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Ac is a not-for-profit trade organization that represents the fashion accessories, jewelry, footwear, handbag, and optical industry. The Ac celebrated 30 years in business in 2024 and is continuing our mission to promote the growth and sustainability of the industry, while also providing support and resources to our members to help them increase sales and foster brand visibility.
We are a team of passionate professionals whose lineage includes retail, wholesale, merchandising, marketing, publishing, and everything in-between. We have owned the 115-year-old Ac Magazine for over 5 years and since rebranding and launching in 2021, the magazine has garnered over 4.6M page views, over 200K unique readers, and is opened in over 100 countries.
One Industry. One Powerful Network.
For more than 30 years, the Accessories Council has brought together the people, brands, and businesses shaping the U.S. accessories industry. We help our members tell their stories, build connections, stay informed, and have a united voice — all with one goal: helping them sell more products and build stronger businesses.
Visibility: Creating Opportunities to Be Seen
In a crowded marketplace, visibility matters. Through Ac Magazine, newsletters, social media, and our extensive industry network, Ac supports members in sharing their products, perspectives, and stories. From global companies to emerging designers ur awards, press events, buyer showcases, editorial features, and industry activations put members in front of the retailers, media, influencers, and decision-makers who can generate demand and drive their businesses forward.
Community: Connections That Lead Somewhere
Ac connects designers, brands, retailers, manufacturers, executives, educators, and creative leaders. We extend our members’ reach through relationships with organizations including CFDA, 20/20 and Jobson Publishing, The Vision Council, CEW, Fashion Group International, FIT, and LIM College. These connections foster collaboration, mentorship, and real business opportunities.
Education: Information Members Can Use
Through market intelligence, category-specific briefings and professional development opportunities, Ac helps members understand the forces shaping the industry — from evolving consumer behavior and retail trends to tariffs, trade policies, and changing regulations.
Advocacy: Powerful Voice for our Industry
We represent our industry before congress, federal agencies, and state legislators — monitoring and engaging on legislation that affects our members businesses. Building coalitions with allied trade organizations we create a collective voice that carries further and supports the industry when its being challenged.
Your Industry. Your Community. Your Ac.
Membership in the Accessories Council means having a communications platform, a trusted resource, and a powerful network and voice working alongside you. Whether you are launching a new brand, leading an established company, or helping shape the industry’s future, Ac is here to help you connect, be seen — and sell more.
Be informed. Be connected. Be seen. Be heard. Be part of the Ac.
MEMBERSHIP PRICING
Membership pricing is based on the annual sales volume of your company. Our members comprise several areas of business, including designers, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, publications and other companies with ties to the fashion and accessories industries.
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
$0 - $2 MILLION
$1,000/Year
$2 MILLION - $5 MILLION
$2,000/Year
$5+ MILLION
$5,000/Year
SERVICE MEMBERS*
$2,000/Year
*Service members are any companies that are not manufacturers or designers of accessories. This includes retailers, publications, suppliers, employment agencies, law firms, etc.