ACE Award for Tom Ford

Tom Ford received the Accessories Council Excellence Award for the category of 'Best Accessory Brand Launch of the year' for the Tom Ford Eyewear collection.

The prize-giving ceremony was held on 30 October in New York at Cipriani 42nd Street, in front of over 650 distinguished guests, such as Jennifer Lopez and Michael Kors who also received awards and presenters such as Naomi Watts and Zac Posen.

The ACE Awards gives a prize to those who have contributed to developing the accessories industry. The award pays tribute to stylists, retailers, journalists, celebrities and flourishing businesses that have had a significant impact on the development of the accessories sector in the past year.

The winners are nominated and voted by the most important figures from the world of fashion, by the main retailers, members of the Accessories Council and the fashion press.

The prize to Tom Ford for the 'Best Accessory Launch of the Year' is an important goal as it is the first recognition gained by the designer for a Tom Ford brand product.

Maurizio Marcolin, the Group's Style&Licensing Managing Director, commented: 'We are extremely satisfied. This award acknowledges the incredible success of the Tom Ford Eyewear collection and confirms it as one of the most eagerly awaited and successful debuts of all time'.