2025 • Brand Innovation:
New Balance • Brand of the Year:
Movado • Collaboration:
Stuart Weitzman • Designer of the Year:
Reed Krakoff • Emerging Designer: Staud • Hall of Fame:
Bethann Hardison • Iconoclast:
Betsey Johnson • Merchant of the Year: Debbi Hartley-Triesch/
Nordstrom • Retail Innovation:
Printemps 2024 • Operational Excellence: Aria Logistics • Brand of the Year:
Coach New York • Design Innovation: Cult Gaia • Style Influencer: Dana Covarrubias • Specialty Retail: elysewalker • Hall of Fame:
Fern Mallis • Legacy:
Foster Grant • Retailer of the Year: Jared the Galleria of Jewelry • Rising Star: Larroudé • Style Icon:
Linda Fargo • Designer of the Year:
Prabal Gurung 2023 • Brand Innovation:
Alexis Bittar • Emerging Designer:
Dee Ocleppo • Legacy: Echo New York • Retail Innovation:
Fashionphile • Sustainability: House of LR&C • Couturiere: Judith Leiber Couture • Style Ambassador:
Julianne Hough • Visionary:
Mickey Drexler • Retailer of the Year:
Von Maur • Brand of the Year: Wolverine
2022 • Visionary: Ben Clymer Hodinkee • Global style icon:
J Balvin • Hall of fame:
Josie Natori • Brand of the Year:
Kurt Geiger London • Retail innovation:
Lenscrafters • Retailer of the year:
Moda Operandi • Influencer: Molly Rogers +
Danny Santiago • Brand excellence:
Rimowa • Legacy:
Vera Bradley • Brand Launch: Veronica Beard • Breakthrough: Victor Glemaud
2021 • Super Hero:
Iris Apfel • Allen Edmonds/Caleres • Carolina Herrera/Wes Gordon • Christian Siriano • Crocs • LaQuan Smith • Qurate Retail Group • ShopBop • Karyn Schoenbart/The NPD Group • Special recognition to: The Optical Industry, Aether Diamonds, Blessings in a Backpack, Marlyn Schiff
2019 • Business Launch:
Rachael Ray • Business Visionary: Kering Eyewear • Designer of the Year:
Todd Snyder • Legacy:
Columbia Sportswear • Philanthropy:
Breast Cancer Research Foundation • Retail Innovator:
Rent the Runway • Retail Innovation:
10 Corso Como • Retailer of the Year:
Saks Fifth Avenue • Style Ambassador: Jackie Demeterio • Style Icon:
Ciara • Sustainability: Sperry • Visionary:
Steve Madden 2018 • American Heritage Award:
Brooks Brothers • Breakthrough Award:
Allbirds • Business Excellence: The Jewelry Group • Business Leadership: Andrew Rosen • Hall of Fame: Sam & Libby Edelman • Legacy:
Longchamp • Retail Influencer: Kith • Retail Innovation: Westfield Corp. • Specialty Retailer: Story by Rachel Shechtman • Style Ambassador:
Tracee Ellis Ross • Style Influencer: Micaela Erlanger
2017 • Brand of the Year: Loeffler Randall • Breakthrough Award:
Kendra Scott • Business Leadership: The NPD Group • Business Visionary: Jason Rabin • Designer of the Year:
Joseph Altuzarra • Legacy: Polaroid Eyewear • Retailer of the Year:
Shopbop • Style Ambassador:
Eva Longoria • Style Icon Award:
Betsey Johnson • Style Influencer: Grandmaster Flash and Jeriana San Juan • Sustainability: PVH Corp. • Trailblazer: Monica Rich Kosann
2016 • Brand Launch:
Paul Andrew • Brand of the Year:
Ray-Ban • Brand Visionary:
Sarah Jessica Parker • Business Leadership: Rosenthal & Rosenthal • Designer of the Year:
Stuart Vevers • Humanitarian of the Year:
Vera Bradley • Influencer:
Jennifer Fisher • Media:
Marie Claire • Retailer of the Year:
Bergdorf Goodman • Trendsetter:
MCM Worldwide • Sustainability: Kering • Style Influencers: Daniel Lawson &
Julianna Margulies 2015 • Breakthrough Award:
Ivanka Trump • Designer of the Year:
John Varvatos • Evolution:
Eddie Borgo • Influencers:
Taraji P. Henson & Paolo Nieddu • Innovation: Nancy Gonzalez • Leadership: Claudio Gottardi • Legacy:
Swarovski • Marylou Luther Journalism: Ariel Foxman • Retail Innovation:
Moda Operandi • Specialty Retailer:
Mitchells 2014 • Brand Launch:
Shinola • Brand of the Year:
Kate Spade New York • Business Visionary:
Oliver Peoples • Designer of the Year:
Proenza Schouler • Fashion and Technology: Google Glass • Influencers:
Kerry Washington and Lyn Paolo • Leadership: Rose Marie Bravo • Legacy:
BVLGARI • Marylou Luther Journalism: Robbie Myers • Retailer of the Year:
Lord & Taylor • Specialty Retailer: Alex and Ani • Style Ambassador:
Flo Rida 2013 • Brand of the Year:
Alexis Bittar • Breakthrough Award:
Rag & Bone • Designer of the Year:
Phillip Lim & Wen Zhou • Digital Influencer: Leandra Medine • Distinguished Style: Olivia Palermo • Hall of Fame:
Iman • Influencer: Kate Young • Legacy:
The Frye Company • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Hamish Bowles • Omni-Channel Retailer:
Nordstrom • Retail Innovation:
Warby Parker • Specialty Retailer: Charming Charlie • Style Ambassador: Stacy Keibler
2012 • Brand Launch: Theodora & Callum • Influencer:
Assouline • Designer of the Year:
Francisco Costa,
Italo Zucchelli and Ulrich Grimm for
Calvin Klein Collection • Retail Innovation: Stella & Dot
2011 • Brand Launch:
Marchesa • Breakthrough:
Rebecca Minkoff • Business Visionary: Frank Fialkoff • Designer of the Year:
Philip Treacy • E-Tailor of the Year: Mindy Grossman HSN • Hall of Fame: Temple St. Clair • Influencer:
Nicole Richie • Magazine of the Year:
Marie Claire • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Kate Betts • Specialty Retailer of the Year:
Tourneau • Visionary: Robert Marc
2010 • Brand Launch:
Rachel Roy • Designer of the Year:
Alber Elbaz for
Lanvin • Retailer of the Year:
Henri Bendel • Stylemaker:
Kanye West • Hall of Fame:
Tiffany & Co 2009 • Accessory Visionary:
Diane von Fürstenberg • Brand of the Year:
Burberry • Designer of the Year:
Tomas Maier for
Bottega Veneta • Fashion Icon:
Barbie • Humanitarian:
Toms Shoes • Influencer: Fred Allard for
Nine West • Magazine of the Year:
V Magazine • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Hal Rubenstein • Retailer of the Year:
Gilt Groupe • Retailer of the Year:
Zappos.com • Stylemaker:
Lady Gaga 2008 • Brand of the Year:
Jimmy Choo • Designer of the Year:
Nicolas Ghesquière for
Balenciaga • Green Designer of the Year:
Stella McCartney • Hall of Fame:
Emilio Pucci • Influencer of the Year: Cate Adair • Innovator of the Year:
Lorraine Schwartz • Magazine of the Year:
Elle • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Sally Singer • Retailer of the Year:
Banana Republic 2007 • Designer of the Year:
Marc Jacobs • Retailer of the Year:
Macy’s • Fashion Influencer:
Heidi Klum • Fashion Innovator:
Mandy Moore 2006 • ACE Award:
Jennifer Lopez • Accessory Brand Launch:
Tom Ford • Brand of the Year:
Fendi • Designer of the Year:
Michael Kors • Fashion Innovation:
Coach • Magazine of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Suzy Menkes • Retailer of the Year:
Bergdorf Goodman • Specialty Retailer of the Year: Solstice Sunglass Boutiques
2005 • ACE Award:
Mary-Kate Olsen &
Ashley Olsen • Accessory Brand Launch:
Juicy Couture • Designer of the Year:
Oscar de la Renta • Fashion Icon:
Jessica Simpson • Hall of Fame:
Kenneth Cole • Lifetime Achievement:
Betsey Johnson • Magazine of the Year:
InStyle • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Teri Agins • Retailer of the Year: NeimanMarcus.com
2004 • ACE Award:
Kim Cattrall • Accessory Designer of the Year: Gordon Thompson III for
Cole Haan • Accessory Rising Star:
Alexis Bittar • Hall of Fashion:
Hermès • Fashion Influencer: Kimora Lee Simmons • Lifetime Achievement:
Carlos Falchi • "It" Accessory of the Year: UGG Australia Classic Boot • Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism: Marylou Luther • Retailer of the Year:
Bloomingdale’s 2003 • ACE Award: The Women of Broadway • Best Advertising Campaign:
Bottega Veneta • Designer of the Year:
Reed Krakoff for
Coach • Hall of Fame: Coach • "It" Accessory of the Year: Louis Vuitton Eye Love Monogram Handbag • Retailer of the Year:
Henri Bendel • Rising Star: Hollywould • Special Recognition: Echo Design Group
2002 • ACE Award:
Debra Messing • Best Advertising Campaign:
Christian Dior • Designer of the Year:
Tom Ford for
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche • Hall of Fame:
Burberry • Innovator of the Year: Jane T. Elfers of
Lord & Taylor • "It" Accessory of the Year: Puma Sneakers • Retailer of the Year:
Lord & Taylor and
Neiman Marcus (tie) • Rising Star Award for Emerging Talent: Lulu Guinness
2001 • ACE Award:
Tina Knowles • Best Accessories Advertising Campaign:
Louis Vuitton • Best Accessories Collection - Design:
Marc Jacobs for
Louis Vuitton • Best Accessories Designer: Rafe • Best Accessories Licensing Program:
Nine West • Best Accessories Retail Marketing - Mass Market:
Target • Best Accessories Retail Marketing - National:
Saks Fifth Avenue • Best Accessories Retail Marketing - Regional:
Bergdorf Goodman • Best Accessories Website: eLuxury.com • Hall of Fame:
Judith Leiber • Special Recognition:
Radio City Rockettes 2000 • ACE Award:
Patricia Field & Rebecca Weinberg
1999 • ACE Award:
Linda Dano • Best Accessories Advertising Campaign:
Kenneth Cole • Best Accessories Designer:
Kate Spade • Best Accessories License Program:
Ralph Lauren • Best Coverage of Accessories by a Consumer Fashion Magazine:
InStyle • Retailer/Best Accessories Visual Merchandising:
Saks Fifth Avenue 1998 • ACE Award:
Kathie Lee Gifford 1997 • ACE Award:
Joan Rivers ==References==