to the 2016 ACE Awards Journal!

Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Accessories Council’s ACE
Awards! ACE stands for “Accessories Council Excellence” and was established to celebrate
our industry’s remarkable talent and leadership. We have had an impressive group of winners over the past 20 years and are delighted to be honoring tonight’s exceptional roster.
Please join me in congratulating each of tonight’s winners!
The ACE Awards would not be possible without our generous sponsors! We recently met
our Platinum Sponsor, Sunrise Brands led by Gerard Guez and were so impressed with their
dynamic business model. We greatly appreciate their support.
We thank Marchon Eyewear for sponsoring and underwriting the ACE journal. For many
years, Marchon has been a major supporter of the Council. We couldn’t do all we do without
your ideas, help and encouragement.
The team from Swarovski has again elegantly added their crystal to the room! We hope you
got to visit the photo booth and that you enjoy the beautiful bracelets they provided at each
place-setting.
We are thrilled to be working with the team from Bulgari again. We thank our board member
Livia Marotta, who is a great friend and champion of the Council.
Judith Leiber Couture has created our beautiful Swarovski covered ACE awards for the 11th
year in a row. This year’s special anniversary limited edition is stunning!
LIM College has been a constant supporter of ACE and the Council. We are so impressed
with your programs and the high quality students you produce. Thank you for training our
next generation of executives.
The team from Luxottica has some fun in store for us all tonight too. I won’t tell you now, but
you will want to also thank them later! We welcome them back as a sponsor.
And to our newest sponsor SIGNAL BRANDS, we thank you wholeheartedly for your support.
We look forward to working with you and your team in the coming year.
While the ACE Awards are certainly our most glamorous event, we hosted over 30 events in
the last year to support our members and the industry. We attend 12 trade shows a year, host
vendor/retailer meetings, educational breakfasts and networking events, to name a few. In
the coming months, we will host an array of other exciting events, from a private session with
The Wharton School, to our annual Summit, to information sessions with experts as The NPD
Group and The Doneger Group. We are committed to assuring that our industry is informed,
empowered and energized. A full schedule of events can be found on our website or follow
us online for updates and we hope to see you at one of our events in the near future!
I thank the amazing Accessories Council Board of Directors. Our board is an active,
vibrant and dedicated team that has helped to shape the Council and drive our success.
Our Chairman, Frank Zambrelli is an amazing leader and dedicated to our industry. Our
Treasurer, Gabriel Alvarez-Jacobo who is a wonderful business partner and puts in many
hours. I have had the pleasure of working with Robert Schienberg, the Vice-Chairman of
the Council for many years and thank him for always pushing me to do better.
Finally, a VERY special thank you to our amazing AC event team, our Senior Events Manager,
Abigail Cook, our Events Coordinator, Jessica Chang-Russell and interns, Courtney Lanham
and Kelsey Jain who have worked tirelessly this year to assure that tonight and all of our
events run smoothly. We couldn’t do all we do without this dynamic group!
Warmest Regards,
Karen Giberson DiPietro
President
ACCESSORIES COUNCIL
2016 ACE AWARD HONOREES
In 1901, master tailors Edwin Goodman and Herman Bergdorf formed the Bergdorf
Goodman partnership, creating beautiful and stylish clothing for distinguished
women. The store moved to the former site of the Cornelius Vanderbilt mansion, just
steps from Central Park, in 1928, and over the years Bergdorf Goodman emerged
as a leader in discovering European and American talent. Many influential designers
have made their debut at the store, which has adapted to the changing needs of
global shoppers while preserving its heritage and unique worldwide reputation. In
1990, Bergdorf Goodman moved the men’s store across the street, opening the only
full-line luxury men’s specialty store on 5th Avenue.
BERGDORF GOODMAN
Under the leadership of Joshua Schulman, President of Bergdorf Goodman and
NMG International, the company is currently in the midst of BG 20|20, a five-year
plan to renovate and reimagine the Women’s Store, increasing selling space, aligning
categories and expanding services. The Sixth Floor, reconceived as a lo!like space for
the Modernist Collections, opened in September 2015. The new Jewelry Salon was
unveiled in December 2015 as a luxurious store within a store with its own entrance
on 57th Street. And a complete, once-in-a-generation reinvention of the Main Floor as the
ultimate destination for luxury accessories will debut in September.
In the next phase, the executive offices will relocate to an adjacent space above the Paris
Theatre in 2018, opening the Eighth and Ninth Floors for additional retail space and creating
new opportunities within the legendary New York destination.
Bergdorf Goodman is also a digital leader, with an award-winning blog and more than 1 million
Instagram followers. BG.com showcases coveted collections for men and women, including
exclusive offerings from some of the world’s most desired brands.
Bergdorf Goodman is a division of Neiman Marcus Group.
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury,
in-store and online. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers,
the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street is a singular destination for discerning
customers around the world.
Lawson is also known for his work on HBO’s “Bored To Death” with Jason Schwartzman,
Ted Danson, and Zach Galifianakis, and for NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle” with Brooke Shields, Kim
Raver and Lindsay Price.
DANIEL LAWSON
Lawson started designing costumes at Northwestern University where he received his BS
in Theater. A!er an internship at the Dallas Theater Center and receiving a Masters Degree
from Rutgers University, he spent the next two years freelancing and assistant designing in
New York City, on and off Broadway, as well as at regional theaters.
Following his stint as associate costume designer on “One Life To Live” (2 Emmy
nominations), Lawson worked on television shows such as “OZ”, “Dellaventura”, “Trinity”,
and “Law and Order”. Lawson’s first prime time designs were for the long running NBC
series, “Third Watch”. He also assisted on Hollywood features “The Bourne Ultimatum”,
“Revolutionary Road” (Academy Award Nomination for Best Costume Design),
“Enchanted”, “Perfect Stranger” and “Across the Universe” (Academy Award Nomination for
Best Costume Design). Dan has an on-going design collaboration with British designer Andrea
Cohen, launching the first collection of 35DL for feminine chic dressing in 2012. Dan also has
collaborations with PONO by Joan Goodman, and Lafaye$e148 New York, as well as serving
as brand ambassador for DRYEL. Dan launched his first collection of blazers and coats with
HSN “From the Set with Dan Lawson” in October 2015. Dan lives in the suburbs of New Jersey
with his family. Dan can be found on twi$er and Facebook @danlawsonstyle.
STYLE INFLUENCER
Emmy® nominated Daniel Lawson has been the Costume Designer on CBS’s “The Good
Wife” starring Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski for all seven seasons. His work on
the show has been critically acclaimed and won recognition by fashion press and consumers
alike for its impact and influence on dressing professional women. Lawson was nominated for
outstanding costumes for a series at the 2010, and most recently, the 2016 Primetime Emmy
Awards. Dan was costume designer for the pilot and first season of the CBS show “Limitless”
and is now working on the new Michelle and Robert King series “BrainDead” for CBS which
premiered June 13, 2016.
Margulies just completed a seven year run on the CBS hit show The Good Wife as Alicia
Florrick, a role that has won her two Emmys, as well as a Golden Globe and two Screen
Actors Guild Awards. Margulies also acted as a producer on the show.
Other TV credits include her multi-episode guest role in HBO’s The Sopranos, The Grid, a
mini-series from TNT and the BBC, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and
TNT’s original mini-series The Mists of Avalon, opposite Anjelica Huston and Joan Allen.
Margulies also starred as one of the original members of the groundbreaking show ER, for
which she received both an Emmy Award and two SAG Awards as nurse Carol Hathaway.
JULIANNA MARGULIES
In 2012 Margulies was seen on the big screen in Fisher Stevens’ Stand Up Guys alongside Al
Pacino and Christopher Walken. Margulies also starred in City Island, opposite Andy Garcia. The
film won the Audience Award at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Margulies’ other film credits include the dark comedy The Darwin Awards, directed by Finn
Taylor, opposite Winona Ryder and Joe Fiennes; David R. Ellis’ Snakes on a Plane opposite,
Samuel L. Jackson; Jay Alaimo’s Slingshot, opposite David Arque$e and Balthazar Ge$y; Steve
Beck’s Ghost Ship, opposite Gabriel Byrne, Bruce Beresford’s Evelyn, opposite Pierce Brosnan,
On stage, Margulies made her Broadway debut in 2006 starring in Festen, opposite Michael
Hayden, Larry Bryggman, Ali MacGraw, and Jeremy Sisto. Margulies completed a successful run
in Jon Robin Baitz’s Ten Unknowns at Lincoln Center, opposite Donald Sutherland, for which she
won the Lucille Lortel Award.
Aside from her career, she has personally been involved in Project ALS since its inception,
Erin’s Law, and the rebuilding efforts of the Rockaways, alongside the St. Bernard Project a!er
Super Storm Sandy.
STYLE INFLUENCER
As an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner, Julianna Margulies has
achieved success in television, theatre, and film.
Upon the birth of the couple’s first child, Shane, Jennifer began to
look for a piece of jewelry that not only spelled his name, but also
expressed her own personal style. Unable to find anything unique,
Jennifer designed a piece with Shane’s name stamped on the front that
she styled with a long, thick link chain. When friends, family and even
strangers began to request that Jennifer design one for them, Jennifer
Fisher jewelry was born in 2005.
JENNIFER FISHER
In 2011, Jennifer continued to expand her line with the launch of her brass
collection. From large cuffs, statement chokers and earrings to stackable rings,
the brass collection has garnered a significant following, allowing her to offer
her signature jewelry to a growing customer base at an increasingly accessible price
point.
Jennifer Fisher jewelry has established a loyal fan base of top celebrities such as
Naomi Wa$s, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Selena Gomez to name a few.
Jennifer became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
in June 2013. Additionally, Jennifer was recognized for her accomplishments as a
designer when she was a top ten finalist in the 2012 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund competition
and was nominated for the CFDA Swarovski Accessories Award in 2014.
INFLUENCER AWARD
A Santa Barbara, California native, Jennifer Fisher began her career
as a wardrobe stylist working on feature films, television shows and
commercials in both New York and Los Angeles. A!er ten years of
dressing and styling in Hollywood, Jennifer met her now-husband, and
they se$led in New York City, where Jennifer’s company is now based.
For Kering, sustainable business is smart business. Smart business does not respect
convention, it respects innovation, pioneering business models and outside-the-box-thinking.
As our world closes in on its limited resources, new challenges will continue to arise for the
group, the industry and beyond.
KERING
Driven by this conviction, Kering propels their brands to lead with business practices that contribute to
a be$er world economically, environmentally, and socially. They believe that the payoffs of becoming
a more sustainable business to create positive value for the people and the planet, make the
endeavors not only worthwhile but also essential. In light of this, they developed the Environmental
Profit & Loss (EP&L); a pioneering management tool that measures and monetizes the environmental
impact of their activities. Led by the insights of the EP&L, they focus their priority actions on sourcing
practices, production processes, and supplier performance.
Laurent Claquin is the Head of Kering Americas, the parent company of 21 leading global luxury and
sport & lifestyle brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni,
Stella McCartney, Puma and Volcom. Claquin has been with Kering, formerly known as PPR, since 2004
when he joined as an advisor to Francois-Henri Pinault at Artemis. Before rising to Head of Kering
Americas, Claquin initiated and developed the Corporate Social Responsibility program at Kering. Prior
to that, Claquin was Kering’s Senior Vice President of Communication. Claquin began his career in 1994
as a consultant at Coopers & Lybrand. In 1997, Claquin pursued his passion for the arts by working at
the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume in Paris. Additionally, Claquin was the Deputy Communications
Director at the Pompidou Center. Since 2002, Claquin served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the French
Minister of Culture and Communication and then Technical Advisor to the Minister since 2004. Claquin
is a graduate of the ESC Rennes School of Business and currently resides in New York City.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Kering is a world leader in luxury apparel and accessories with sport & lifestyle activities.
They develop a well-balanced ensemble of 20 brands including Gucci, Bo$ega Veneta,
Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella
McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato,
Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom, and Cobra. Their mission is to enable their
customers to express their personality and to fulfill their dreams, while making a positive
contribution to people and the planet.
MARIE CLAIRE
The magazine’s editor-in-chief, Anne Fulenwider, was named FOLIO’s Women in
Media Industry Leader in 2016 and Editor of the Year in 2015. Chief revenue officer and
publisher, Nancy Berger Cardone, received MIN’s Most Intriguing People of 2015 award
as well as FOLIO’s Top Women In Media in 2015. Marie Claire, a joint venture between
Hearst Magazines and Marie Claire Album, has 34 international editions and reaches
more than 70 million women worldwide. The magazine was co-founded in 1937 by French
industrialist Jean Prouvost and writer Marcelle Auclair, whose goal was to present
relevant current events and profiles of influential women mixed with fashion and
beauty coverage. The American edition is published by Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst,
one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies.
MEDIA AWARD
Marie Claire is the fashion magazine with character, substance, and depth, for
women with a point of view, an opinion, and a sense of humor. Each issue
is edited for a sexy, stylish, confident woman who is never afraid to make
intelligence a part of her wardrobe. Marie Claire is always at the forefront
of the media industry, recently launching fresh initiatives including: Image
Makers, The Power Trip, Luxe List and The Next Big Thing. This fall marks
the eighth season of Marie Claire’s successful SHOES FIRST multi-platform
program; and #GETFRAMED, which launched in May, enables readers to
interactively shop sunglasses. Marie Claire has won numerous awards,
including the Clio Image Award in Print Prestige Cover Art for their August
2014 denim cover, the New York Press Club Journalism Award for Crime
Reporting in 2016 and 2015 and for Feature Reporting in 2015; the Society of
Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award for Investigative Reporting
in 2015; six Exceptional Merit Media Awards from the National Women’s
Political Caucus in the past four years; and most recently three 2016 MIN
magazine media awards.
MCM WORLDWIDE
Now an East-meets-West phenomenon, the brand offers sophisticated handbags, practical and stylish
luggage, functional business bags, backpacks and timeless small leather goods. A long-time favorite of
celebrities and royalty alike, MCM boasts architect-designed boutiques globally, including flagships in Berlin,
Dusseldorf, Munich, London, Paris, New York, Athens, Zürich, Dubai, Florence, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and
Seoul, and can be found in internationally-renowned retailers and prestigious department stores around the
globe. MCM is present in over 35 countries with 430 retail operations worldwide.
Accepting the award on behalf of MCM Worldwide will be Patrick Valeo. With more than 30 years
experience in the luxury goods industry, Patrick is the President of MCM Worldwide for the Americas. Since
joining MCM, Patrick has driven the company into continuously evolving as a leading global, luxury lifestyle
brand. Patrick supports and aids in the aggressive growth of MCM in the Americas with the opening of
multiple new retail locations and the continuous expansion with prestigious wholesale and specialty accounts.
Patrick believes being part of MCM Worldwide means being part of building a retail empire focused on
new-school luxury. Previously, Patrick held executive positions at SMCP USA Inc., Dolce & Gabbana and
Gucci Americas. He is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, located in Houston, Texas.
TRENDSETTER AWARD
MCM Worldwide, the German heritage brand formally known as Modern Creation Munich, is
celebrating 40 years of cra!ing luxury leather goods, apparel and footwear for the world‘s
most seasoned travelers. MCM has established itself as a global luxury brand, creating
handcra!ed elegant products with flawless quality materials. MCM translates the illustrious
spirit of innovation and passion for today‘s modern generation of global nomads and globetro$ing
professional men and women. Proudly depicted in MCM’s iconic logo is the beribboned laurel
wreath, which pays homage to the neoclassical and represents victory and achievement with
honor. The diamond symbolizes value, strength and durability without compromise in refinement,
and stands for a steadfast pursuit of unchanging beauty. Founded in 1976, MCM was established in
Munich during a period of cultural renaissance of innovation, modernism and rebellion. Munich in
the 1970’s was home to the global jet-set and notorious international gli$erati. The passion of these
Global Nomads lay in art, cinema, music and fashion; all core values of the brand.
Paul Andrew began his career as an honors graduate from England’s
Berkshire College of Art & Design in 1999, winning the Draper’s Records
‘Student Footwear Designer of the Year’ award for his graduation shoe
collection. He apprenticed at Alexander McQueen in London before
moving to New York to launch Narciso Rodriguez’s shoe and accessory line.
PAUL ANDREW
He spent years designing men’s and women’s shoes for Calvin Klein Collection
until the iconic designer’s retirement, at which time he embarked upon what would
be a decade-long career as the head of shoe and accessory design for Donna Karan
Collection. These legendary designers trusted Andrew to create extraordinary work on
their behalf - and season a!er season he exceeded all expectations. It is from these
formative experiences that Andrew learned the foundations of the accessories business.
The combination of his impeccable training and his limitless talent and creativity has
proved to be a winning combination for the Paul Andrew brand.
Paul Andrew has been honored with several awards since launching his brand including
“Accessories Designer of the Year” for the 2013 edition of “Who’s on Next?”, the 2013 “Launch of
the Year” by Fairchild Publications and Footwear News, and the top honors of the 2014 CFDA/
Vogue Fashion Fund. In 2016, Andrew was awarded the CFDA Swarovski Award for Accessory
Design.
In February 2016, Paul Andrew launched his eponymous men’s collection to critical and
commercial success.
BRAND LAUNCH
British-born, US-based footwear and accessory designer Paul Andrew
announced his eponymous line of luxury women’s shoes for Spring 2013.
The critical and commercial response to the collection has positioned
Andrew as a rising creative force within the footwear industry.
Throughout its 75+ year journey, Ray-Ban has pushed boundaries in music, art
and entertainment as a universally recognized symbol of cool, and the preferred
accessory of celebrities and public figures. The brand has had a lasting
influence on culture, stemming from its strong heritage, timeless styles and
excellence in quality.
Ray-Ban, whose name origins come from “banishing rays,” is the design pioneer
of the iconoclastic styles that reinvented eyewear as a fashion accessory with
the most recognizable shapes in the industry.
You can’t think of the Aviator, the first tear drop shape lens created in 1937,
without thinking of Tom Cruise in Top Gun, or the classic Wayfarer, the first acetate
frame created in 1952, without thinking about rock’n’roll. It would be impossible
to imagine Denzel Washington in Malcom X without the retro intellectual look of
the 1986 Clubmaster.
RAY-BAN
The Ray-Ban journey has come a long way since WWII and its first Aviator model. Since then, it has
grown exponentially in popularity, carrying a message of individuality for men, women and children
across generations, particularly young people.
Today, Ray-Ban holds a place among the likes of Apple, Google and Starbucks as one of the brands
most-loved by millennials. The brand continues to play a leading role in pop culture by partnering
with influencers to engage the “purposely creative,” through its deep ties to the music industry
and through unique collaborations with artists and curators to push boundaries, experiences and
personal expression.
BRAND OF THE YEAR
Since 1937, Ray-Ban has been at the forefront of style, pop culture and
self-expression. Its timeless and iconic styles coupled with its passion and unique
history has made it the most popular eyewear brand in the world.
Independent throughout its history, Rosenthal is a commercial finance company
that specializes in Factoring and Asset-Based Lending for clients across a wide
range of industries. Rosenthal is commi$ed to continuing its growth, while
maintaining a legacy of providing clients with the personalized service they need
to achieve their goals.
Accepting the award for Rosenthal & Rosenthal will be Michael Stanley.
With more than 30 years in the commercial finance industry, Michael Stanley
oversees Rosenthal’s factoring division. Since joining Rosenthal in 1998, Michael
has developed and cultivated countless relationships with clients across the retail,
apparel and designer fashion industry.
ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL
Previously, Michael held executive positions at Capital Factors, Inc. and Nat West Commercial
Services, Inc. Michael serves as a Director and Board Member of the Fashion Institute of
Technology and is Chairman of their Finance Commi$ee. He is also on the Board of Trustees for
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York, for which he was recognized as their 2013 honoree at their
Accountants and Bankers Reception. Michael is actively involved with several nonprofit
organizations, including the Needler’s Foundation, the Fashion Service Network and the
Chabad Organization. He received an MBA in Finance from Adelphi University and is a
graduate of Long Island University.
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
For almost 80 years, the Rosenthal family has helped clients build their businesses
and realize their dreams. Founded in 1938 by Imre J. Rosenthal, whose inspiring
leadership spanned more than a half century of the company’s history, the firm is
now passionately lead by the second and third generations of Rosenthals.
She has worked in the theatre, on and off Broadway, since 1976 when she debuted on Broadway
in The Innocents directed by Harold Pinter. Other Broadway credits include: the title role in Annie,
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Once Upon a Ma!ress. Off-Broadway
credits include: the original production of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday and The Commons
of Pensacola. Parker will return to HBO later this year in the new television series Divorce, in
which she stars and serves as an executive producer.
In 2014, Parker launched her namesake label, SJP, which is carried by Bloomingdale’s,
Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus online, Saks.com, and Zappos Luxury, as well as various
international retailers. Parker designed this collection of shoes and handbags in association
with George Malkemus III.
SARAH JESSICA PARKER
Parker released her perfume, Lovely, in 2005. Ten years later, it is currently a top selling brand
in broad distribution channels in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Parker
has also released Covet, Dawn, Endless, Twilight and, most recently, Lovely Sheer. In the fall, she
will introduce a new fragrance to the collection.
Parker currently serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New York City Ballet
and is a UNICEF ambassador. In November 2009, the Obama administration elected her to be a
member of the President’s Commi$ee on the Arts and the Humanities. She has partnered with
schools in Oregon and, most recently, Minnesota for The Turnaround Arts Initiative.
BRAND VISIONARY
Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the
City (1998-2004) as well as serving as an executive producer, has won four Golden Globe
Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Emmy Awards. Parker reprised her role
and served as a producer for the screen adaptation of the hit series with the theatrical release
of Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2. Past film credits include: I Don’t Know How She Does
It, Smart People, Failure to Launch, The Family Stone, State and Main, Mars A!acks!, Ed Wood,
The First Wives Club, Miami Rhapsody and Honeymoon in Vegas.
In 2004, Vevers returned to London to join Mulberry as Creative Director, a tenure that led to a
transformation of the British leather house under his leadership, into a global powerhouse, with the
design of some of the decades most covetable, recognized and commercially successful bags.
STUART VEVERS
In 2007, Vevers was appointed Creative Director of LVMH-owned Loewe, an almost two-century-old
Spanish leather house based in Madrid. Vevers radically transformed the brand, revitalizing its men’s,
women’s and accessories businesses, with campaigns shot by photographers Steven Klein, Mert Alas +
Marcus Piggo$ and Inez van Lamsweerde + Vinoodh Matadin featuring talent including Penelope Cruz.
Since joining Coach in 2013, Vevers has successfully led a process of transformation for the 75-yearold American house of leather, re-contextualizing its identity for a new audience by introducing
his signature individualistic charm and playful, youthful spirit. Campaigns shot by Steven Meisel
feature personalities including Chloe Grace Moretz; a new store design has been launched created by
Vevers in collaboration with architect William Sofield and, for the first time, the house has a presence
during New York Fashion Week, with runway shows for the newly launched Coach 1941 collection - the
ultimate expression of his vision.
Vevers lives with his husband Benjamin Seidler in New York City’s West Village.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Stuart Vevers serves as Executive Creative Director at Coach - a position that he has held since
September 2013, leading all creative aspects for the leather house, including Women’s and Men’s
design, brand imagery and store environments. British Vevers, le! his native Yorkshire to study
Fashion Design at London’s University of Westminster. On graduation, Vevers began his career in
New York at Calvin Klein. He then moved back to Europe to take on lead accessories design roles at
Bo$ega Veneta, Givenchy and Louis Vui$on, where he became known for creating hero ‘must have’
bags and became recognized as one of the most prominent creative leaders in his field. In parallel
he undertook personal projects, designing bags with his friends Luella and Giles Deacon for their
collections, including Luella’s Giselle bag.
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard has served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since
its founding. From 1982 through June 2010, she served as Co-President of the Company, and in
May 2010, she was appointed Chief Creative Officer. From the outset, Ms. Baekgaard has provided
leadership and strategic direction in the brand’s development by providing creative vision to
areas such as marketing, product design and assortment planning and to the design and visual
merchandising of the company’s stores.
Ms. Baekgaard a$ended Marymount College in New York and Barat College in Lake Forest, Illinois.
She currently serves as a member of the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center Development
Board and as a board member of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
VERA BRADLEY
Ms. Baekgaard has earned industry recognition and received numerous awards including the
Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the State of Indiana from Arthur Young/VENTURE in 1987
(awarded jointly with Ms. Miller), the Gi!s and Decorative Accessories Industry Achievement
Award in 2006, the Country Living Entrepreneur Award in 2007 and the Lifetime Achievement
Award from AmericasMart/Icon Honors in 2014.
In 1994, the loss of dear friend Mary Sloan to breast cancer, who was one of the company’s original
sales representatives, inspired Ms. Baekgaard and Ms. Miller to add a new dimension to Vera Bradley
by establishing the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. The Foundation is among one of
the many causes that Vera Bradley supports. To date, the Foundation has raised over $25 million for
breast cancer research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.
When she has time to take a break from her busy schedule, Ms. Baekgaard enjoys traveling and
spending time with her four children and twelve grandchildren.
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Vera Bradley is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home
accessories and unique gi!s. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia
R. Miller, the brand’s innovative designs, iconic pa$erns and brilliant colors continue to inspire and
connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace.
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Luxo$ica
SIGNAL BRANDS
DONATIONS
Hedaya Capital
Murray Roffe
Threadstone Advisors
JOURNAL PRODUCTION
Banfi Zambrelli
Kim Haxton
Marchon Eyewear
EVENT PRODUCTION
J. Ben Bourgeois Productions
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Full Picture
AUDIO/VISUAL
Mannic Productions
2016 SUPPORTERS
GIFT BAG CONTRIBUTORS
2(X)IST
Alex Woo
Charming Charlie
Collection XIIX
Corinne McCormack
Dryel
FGX International
Nadri, Inc.
Pranda
Roman & Sunstone
Savex
Stella & Dot
The Jewelry Group
Vera Bradley
WWD
XpresSpa
WINTER WINGS
Amina Group
Collection XIIX
Dylan’s Wings of Change
Kara Ross
Marchon
RJ Graziano
And a special thank you to Roxanne Robinson
HALL OF FAME AWARDS
BBC International
Camuto Group
Footwear News
The NPD Group
Two Ten Footwear Foundation
GIFTS FOR ACE HONOREES AND PRESENTERS
Marquis Rashoid
Echo
2(X)IST
Nadri, Inc.
Fat Witch Bakery
Adrienne Landau
Roman & Sunstone
Fekkai
Anna Coroneo
SHASHI
Gerry Curatola
Auburn Jewelry
Skyn Iceland
GiGi New York
AWE Inspired
Steve Madden
Graphic Image
Bergdorf Goodman
Tea Forté
Hearst
Cole$e Malouf
The Jewelry Group
Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
Dana Bronfman
Vera Bradley
KYBOE!
Deepa Gurnani
VIP Survivor
Lipault
Deux Lux
Yankee Candle
Drinkware Essentials Living Proof
LuMee
Druthers
Luxchilas
Eberjey
& a special thank you to Ray-Ban!
FIT NEXT GENERATION AWARDS
Caleres
Deepa Gurnani
Edie Parker
FGX International
FIT
Global Brands Group
Haskell Jewels
The Jewelry Group
Tura
Vera Bradley
Xcel Brands
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
92Y
Christine Bean, Jen Rogien & Staci Greenbaum
Henri Bendel
Linda Kearns
Marshal Cohen
Matchbook Company
Rebecca Minkoff & Uri Minkoff
The Ayers Group
The Doneger Group
The TOBE Report
Yeohlee
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING
FOR THEIR SUPPORT & GENEROSITY
Barry Weschler
Courtney Lanham
Felsy Jawahar
FIT
Imagemme & Gabriel Alvarez-Jacobo
Jill Haber
Kelsey Jain
L&Co.
LIM College
Marie Claire
Roman & Sunstone
Silhoue$e
WWD
ACCESSORIES COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Adrienne Landau Designs
AHQ- Accessory Headquarters
Alanna Bess
Alex and Ani
Alex Soldier
Alex Woo
Alexandra Clancy
Alexis Bi$ar
Almar Sales Company
Alzerina
Amazon
Amiee Lynn
Andronike
Andy Paige Style, Inc.
Angela Valentine
Auburn Jewelry
Audrey Design Inc.
Azzurra Gronchi
Banfi Zambrelli
Barton Como Accessories
Be Brilliant Bags, LLC
Bijou Van Ness
Black Lace Skin Jewelry
Bloomingdale’s
Bobo Jewelry
Botkier
Bronzallure
Bulgari
Bulova
C. Nicol
Caleres
Calvin Klein
Carlos Falchi
Caroline Rocha
Carolyn Rowan Accessories
Cejon
Chic Directive
Christina Greene
Cinzia Designs
Cipriani Accessories
Cole$e Malouf
Collection XIIX
Corinne McCormack
Cornelia Guest
Dana Bronfman LLC
Deepa Gurnani
Deondra Jeree Inc.
Deux Lux
DIAMONDS UNLEASHED
Donni Charm
Doryn Wallach Jewelry
Echo
Edie Parker
Ela Rae
Eleanor Kalle
Elite Group Int’l NY
ElyseRyan
Emy Mack LLC
ENK International
Eric Javits
Eriness
Evi Simjan LLC
EVINE Live
Eye of the Sea
F2NYC
Fashion 4 Development
FGX International
Fownes Brothers & Co.
Freida Rothman
FxA LLC (Chic Buds)
GG MAULL
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glass Handbag
Global Brands Group
Google
Greenwich Jewelers
GRIP Handbags
GUNAS
Hammi$
Haskell Jewels
HB Connections
HBDNetwork
Hedgren
HEET
Heirloom Handbags
Henri Bendel
Hilldun
Holy Bauble
Home Shopping Network
Honey Bee
HR Deneau
Imagemme
International Vision Expo
Irene Marie Angel Bags
Irene Neuwirth
Isabella Queen
Ivanka Trump
Jack Rogers
Jacqueline Suriano
Jada Loveless
JCK
Jea Jea, LLC
Jennifer Hamley, England
Jet Set Candy
JGEREN
Jill Haber Design Group
Joan Hornig Jewelry
Jobson Publishing
John Brevard
John Wind/Maximal Art
Johnston’s Cashmere
Jonas Studios
Judith Leiber Couture
KABO
Kakyco
Kamaria
Kamryn Dame
kate spade new york
Kendra Sco$
Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Jay Lane
Khirma Eliazov
Kinross Cashmere
Kintu New York
Krupp Group
L & Leung Design Group
LA Rocks
Lat & Lo
Laudi Vidni
Laura Lee Designs
Lauren Cecchi New York
LDR Brands
Leather, Suede, Skins
Leigh Ann Barnes
Leonor
Levears
LIM College
Lividini & Co.
Loeffler Randal
Lord & Taylor
Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry
Love and Madness Inc.
Luxchilas LLC
Luxo$ica Group
Makko
Marchon Eyewear
Marcolin USA
Margo Manha$an
Marie Claire
Marion Parke
Marquis Rashoid
Marrin Costello Jewelry
MARYLAI
Maui Jim, Inc.
MCM Worldwide
Medallion Retail
Members Only
Michael Kaye Cravate
Modern Pulse Consulting Group
MODRA CORP
Moira Anne Artisan
Monica Rich Kosann
MR. Collective LLC
Mujus
Mundi/Westport
Nadri, Inc.
Nancy Gonzalez
Nest
NYLA STAR by Leslie Kumar
Oliver Peoples
Oliveve Handbags
OLLIE QUINN
Options In Time
Out There
Pablo Baldini USA, LLC
Pac Team America
Paige Gamble
Patricia Underwood
Paul Andrew
Perpetual Shade
PGA Worldwide Golf Exhib.
Piccolo New York
Pico Design
Pink Sheep Heiress
Platinum Guild International
PLUMA
PRANDA, NA
Premiere Classe
Preston & Olivia
Preux
R.J. Graziano
Randa
Rebecca Minkoff
Relios
Retail Assistance Corporation
Ricci Bryan LLC
RISSETTO
Robert Graham
Robert Marc
Roman&Sunstone
RoniMor Designs
Rosenthal & Rosenthal
Sabrina Zeng
Sàfilo Group
Sarah Flint
Sarah Magid Jewelry
SARDEiRA
Shana Luther Handbags
ShawLux
SIGNAL BRANDS
Silhoue$e
So Pre$y Cara Co$er
Soxfords
Stacy Chan Limited
STATE Bags
StaysOn Eyewear
Stella & Dot
Stella Valle
Steve Madden
STYLESTRING
Suatex Diseno SL
SummerSkin
Swarovski
swimRISE
Swingsport, LLC
T-Shirt & Jeans
Tagili Designs
Tashka by Beatrice, LLC
Thale Blanc
The Doneger Group
The Frye Company
The Jewelry Group
the JIBS life
The NPD Group, Inc.
The Social Sparkle
The Third Piece
Theodora & Callum
theshops.tv
Title of Work
Tory Burch
totes ISOTONER
Trollbeads
Tru Fragrance
Tura Eyewear
Uniti
V. Fraas
Vanesa Rey
Vera Bradley
Vesper Rose, LLC
Vince Camuto
Vita Fede
WWD
Xcel Brands
Yankee Candle Scent Systems
Yliana Yepez
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2016 ACCESSORIES COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chairman
Frank Zambrelli, Banfi Zambrelli
President
Karen Giberson
Vice-Chairman
Robert Schienberg, Marchon Eyewear
Secretary
Lyne$e Harrison Brubaker, L&Co.
Treasurer
Gabriel Alvarez-Jacobo, Imagemme
DIRECTORS
Alex Woo, Alex Woo
Bre$ Fialkoff, Haskell LLC
Bruna Maney, Global Brands Group
Cindy Krupp, Krupp Group
David Vander Schaaf, FGX International Inc.
Drew Pizzo, Collection XIIX
Ed Jankowski, XpresSpa
Erica Russo, Bloomingdale’s
Fran Lukas, The Jewelry Group
Ira Greenhouse, Sàfilo Group, Chairman Emeritus
Jan Cory, Silhoue$e
Jay Schmidt, Caleres
Joe Falco, Xcel Brands
John Wind, John Wind Maximal Art
Kate Falchi, Carlos Falchi
Livia Maro$a, Bulgari
Lori Monaco, The NPD Group
Marshall Cheek, Tory Burch
Mary Belle, Mary E. Belle
Monica Rich Kosann, Monica Rich Kosann
Pa$y Leto, The Doneger Group
Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Minkoff
Sally Alex, Roman & Sunstone
Santiago Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez
Sloan Tichner, Steve Madden
Steve Roberts, Echo
Sue Fuller, Vera Bradley
Tara Levy, Swarovski
ADVISORY BOARD
Carol Hochman, RHH Capital & Consulting
Jennifer Hinkle
Jodi Rose
Julie Browne
SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER
Abigail Cook
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Jessica Chang-Russell
2016 ACCESSORIES COUNCIL
SUMMIT
SAVE THE DATE!
The Accessories Council is delighted to announce the
2016 ACCESSORIES COUNCIL SUMMIT
This incredible day-long program will feature a variety of informative
and exciting presentations and panels from notable industry leaders.
Speakers to be announced soon.
November 14th, 2016 at Hearst Towers
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ACCESSORIES COUNCIL
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Accessories Council Showcase at PROJECT WOMENS: Aug 15-17
Accessories Council Showcase at Premiere Classe Market Week: Sept 2-5
Accessories Council Showcase at Premiere Classe Fashion Week: Sept 29- Oct 2
Robert Lee Morris at 92Y: Oct 18
“Innovative Ways to Stay on Top of the Rapidly Changing Retail Landscape”
with The Wharton School: Oct 21
Accessories Council Summit: Nov 14
Accessories Council Holiday Press Preview: Nov Date TBA
Trend Session with The Doneger Group: Nov Date TBA
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Open Board Meeting at FIT: Dec 13
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