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Wes Gordon, LaQuan Smith, Christian SirianoAmong ACE Awards HonoreesThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the ACE Awards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021, 4:48PM

Wes Gordon, LaQuan Smith and Christian Siriano are among this year's honorees for the 25th annual ACE awards. AP

The Accessories Council’s annual ACE Awards are coming up, and this year’shonorees are being awarded for their social responsibility work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s honorees include Wes GordonWes Gordon, creative director of Carolina HerreraCarolina Herrera;designers Christian SirianoChristian Siriano and LaQuan Smith; Crocs; Stephanie Roberson, chiefmarketing officer at Shopbop; Caleres/Allen Edmonds; Qurate Retail Group, andKaryn Schoenbart of the NPD Group.

This year not only marks the first in-person event for ACEfirst in-person event for ACE in over two years,but also its 25th anniversary. The honorees are being recognized as heroes,especially given their work in social responsibility. The collective award this year isOptical Industry.

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“After the last 18 months, the Accessories Council felt it was important to not onlycelebrate the beautiful product, but to recognize the generosity, good work, andheart and soul of the industry,” the Accessories Council said in a release. “Allhonorees have shown accomplishments in COVID relief, sustainability, ongoingcharitable work and/or inclusivity and diversity over the past year.”

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Additionally, the Accessories Council Magazine will release a special print issue forthe first time in lieu of the ACE Awards journal, which will feature the winners, allthe nominee finalists, past ACE winners and guest writers such as Lynn Yaeger,Roxanne Robinson and more.

The candidates up for an ACE Award include Aether Diamonds, Blessings in aBackpack, Elyse Ryan, Freida Rothman, LaFonn Jewelry, Le Vian, Marlyn Schiff,Pura Vida, Tall Order and Vera Bradley.

Created in 1997, the ACE Awards have honored individuals and companies whohave advanced the awareness and use of accessories.

The ACE Awards will be held in New York City on Nov. 2.

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