Design Excellence Awards
The Accessories Council is proud to announce the 2020 Design Excellence Awards! The awards celebrate outstanding new and innovative products. The Council will bestow 17 awards in 12 unique categories, offering our finalists and winners an exciting platform to celebrate their products. Categories include Eyewear, Footwear, Handbags, Jewelry, Personal Accessories, Tech and Innovation, Sustainability, PPE and Social Impact. Our goal is to heighten awareness and stimulate sales at the wholesale and retail level.
Apply by July 26th, 2020 to qualify.
Voting for the final winners is open to the public on AccessoriesCouncil.org
The 2020 Design Excellence Award Finalists will be announced on September 3rd, 2020.
2019
We love that the Accessories Council fosters creativity and innovation among brands of all sizes and styles. The fact that voters selected our Dillon bag in such a wonderful field is a testament to the innovation our design team brings to the table.
2019 Winners
Eyewear (Optical)
Eyewear (Sun)
footwear
Caleres- Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Herzog
Hall of Fame
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classics
Handbags (Over $1000)
Handbags (Under $1000)
Jewelry (Fashion)
Jewelry (fine)
Doryn Wallach Jewelry Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
NPD Growth Driver
Aimee Kestenberg Milan Bum Bag
Social Impact
Kamaria Jewelry Restore Dignity Amulet
Soft Accessories
Echo Tassel Rhapsody Silk Series Scarf
Tech & Innovations
FFORA Essentials Suite for Wheelchairs
Travel/Luggage
Vera Bradley Iconic Lay Flat Duffel