Four eyewear designs from Blake Kuwahara Eyewear, Kendra Scott, House of Modo, and Miu Miu were among the winners of the Accessories Council's 2026 Design Excellence Awards, which honored standout designs across the accessories industry. Winners for the eyewear category are:

Blake Kuwahara Eyewear style Rhodes for independent optical

Kendra Scott model KE2625 from Marchon Eyewear for multibrand optical

House of Modo style Lowercase Broadway for independent sun

Miu Miu model MU C07SU from EssilorLuxottica for multibrand sun

Hearts on Fire earned a spot in the Hall of Fame, and New Balance 9060 was awarded Circana Top Item. This year's Brand Collaboration was awarded to Jane Win X Giadzy for the Gratitude Citrus Tile Original Pendant Coin.

Jewelry categories included Ramy Brook, Evil Eye Malachite Charm for Fashion Jewelry under $100; Armine & Ambrose, A-Chain Necklace tied with the Canyon Creek Turquoise Lariat Necklace by Christina Greene for Fashion Jewelry over $100; Luxe Bird Bam Mahjong Tile Necklace by Rachel Katz Jewelry received honors for Fine Jewelry under $10,000, while Lagos' Fizz Cluster Diamond Tennis Bracelet won for Fine Jewelry over $10,000. For footwear, Rothy's The Ivy Sneaker won Footwear under $250, and Allen Edmonds' Miller Reserve Penny Loafer received Footwear Over $250. The Brush Up Cosmetic Case from Vera Bradley won the General Accessories award.

Handbag winners were the Nolita Medium Hand-Woven Leather Chain Pochette from Michael Kors (under $1,000) and Sahra Atelier's La Luna Rose (over $1,000). The Nexus bag from Armando Allende was recognized for Made in the USA.

Colette Malouf's Pearl Wave Mini Comb won for millinery and hair accessories.

The Possibilities Fund Pendant from Jenny Bird won for social impact and sustainability, while the Trellis Diamond Smart Ring Jacket in 14K gold from Simon G. Jewelry received the tech and innovation award.