The Accessories Council Honors Fashion Influencers with Industry Gifts

The Accessories Council hosted the 12th Annual ACE Awards honoring individuals and companies who have furthered the awareness and use of accessories. Annually, the ACE Awards are presented to designers, brands, retailers, celebrities and media who have helped to enhance sales and promote accessories at the consumer level. Gift Bags were extended to attendees.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 -- The 12th Annual Accessories Council 2008 "ACE" Awards honored influential leaders in the fashion industry this past week at Cipriani in New York City. Deborah Norville hosted the event which honored Jimmy Choo-Brand of the Year; Sally Singer-Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism; Cate Adair of Desperate Housewives - Influencer of the Year; Nicolas Ghesquiére for Balenciaga - Designer of the Year; Stella McCartney - Green Designer of the Year; Banana Republic - Retailer of the Year; Elle Magazine - Magazine of the Year; Lorraine Schwartz - Innovator of the Year and Emilio Pucci - Hall of Fame.

Those attending including Chloe Sevigny, Pharrell Williams, Dana Delaney, Chrissie Hynde, Judith Leiber and others were presented with gift bags. The Accessories Council along with Madison & Mulholland, a gifting company, partnered on the evening's gift bag.

Gifts and accessories included items from Banana Republic, Lord & Taylor, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Le Sportsac, African Red Tea Imports, Bloomsberry & Co, Bonsai Slippers, North Fork Potato Chips, Aquafina Skincare, Madison & Mulholland Eyewear, copies of "Mrs. Astor's Regrets" and "A Year in High Heels", A Year in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything from Jane Austen to the A-List, Finders Key Purse®, Suss Design, Dr.Semel's Timelapse Wand & Timelapse G Cream, Revitalash, BodySensesShop.com, Skin Care for Back There, Sherwood Forest Design, Luggage Express, Mirenesse mascara, Katherine Pantazopoulos' K by Design, Slide & Store, Brite Smile, Carolee, Donnella's Closet, and Avon were all gifted in a bag from Nine West.

The Accessories Council hosted the 12th Annual ACE Awards honoring individuals and companies who have furthered the awareness and use of accessories. Annually, the ACE Awards are presented to designers, brands, retailers, celebrities and media who have helped to enhance sales and promote accessories at the consumer level. Gift Bags were extended to attendees."

The Accessories Council, a not-for-profit national advocacy group, was formed in1995 by accessory manufacturers and retailers to unite a diverse industry and create a singular voice. The Council addresses industry concerns and promotes accessories to the consumer. Membership includes major retailers across the country and renowned brand and designer names. These members comprise a large percentage of the $30 billion accessories business in the United States.

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