The Accessories Council on Thursday unveiled the honorees of its 2025 ACE Awards, which will take place on May 6 at The Pierre hotel in New York City. The annual awards show celebrates “great strides in raising awareness and growth for the accessories industry,” according to the council.

The awards show marks the inaugural Iconoclast honor, which will be awarded to fashion designer Betsey Johnson. 

The council’s brand of the year award will go to watch company Movado. Other honorees will be New Balance for brand innovation; Stuart Weitzman for brand collaboration; Staud for emerging designer; model and activist Bethann Hardison for hall of fame, and Debbi Hartley-Triesch, the executive vice president and general merchandise manager of accessories, beauty and home at Nordstrom, for merchant of the year.

The 2025 ACE Awards Legacy honorees include accessories designer Patricia Nash celebrating 15 years, fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff celebrating 20 years, Tom Ford Eyewear celebrating 20 years, VSP Vision celebrating 70 years, fashion brand Oakley celebrating 50 years and watch brand Bulova celebrating 150 years. 

“In recognizing these brands and individuals throughout varying stages of their careers, the ACE Awards celebrate their contributions to the industry, their ability to inspire others and their dedication to shaping the future of retail,” said Accessories Council president and chief executive officer Karen Giberson. “The council could not be more excited to celebrate the 2025 class of honorees and legacy players who have not only endured the test of time, but have excelled in today’s dynamic and demanding retail landscape.”

This year’s sponsors include Marchon Eyewear, Bulova, Caleres, Collection 18, EssilorLuxottica, Judith Leiber Couture, Marcolin, Steve Madden and The Jewelry Group.