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New Member: House of Murat

The Accessories Council would like to welcome new member, House of Murat! Photos courtesy of Judith Murat. Judith Murat has always been a part of the fashion community. Early on, Judith began her career as a top model, working for Eileen Ford … Continue reading

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Make Your Memorial Day Accessories Memorable This Year!

Though the City’s current weather may not tell it, Memorial Day Weekend is creeping up on us! With hopes of warmer weather and an abundance of sunshine to coincide with the inevitable barbecue being thrown, we’ve put together some must … Continue reading

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SPOTLIGHT: Nixon

Founded in 1998 by Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna after DiNenna’s unsuccessful attempt to find a watch that reflected his personal style, Nixon has grown into a watch and accessories company that spreads itself across multiple genres, ranging from laid back, action … Continue reading

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New Member: Elizabeth Gillett

The Accessories Council would like to welcome our newest member, Elizabeth Gillett!  Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Gillett. Officially founded in 1991, Elizabeth Gillett designs Indian crafted scarves out of her New York City showroom. Inspired at an early age by … Continue reading

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2013 Hall of Fame: Robin Marino

Last Tuesday evening, the Accessories Council proudly inducted industry leader Robin Marino into its Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Tribute event, which began in 2007, is presented to a proven leader whose business activities significantly contribute to the $30 … Continue reading

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2013 Met Gala Roundup

May 6, 2013 The Costume Institute of  The Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual Met Gala. With this year’s theme being Punk: Chaos to Couture, the stars definitely did not hold back! Blake Lively, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Blunt, and … Continue reading

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SPOTLIGHT: Fashion 4 Development

Fashion is something that has been a part of Evie Evangelou’s life since she was born. As a person who has always been associated with the UN, becoming an advisor to the Secretary General was a natural thing for her … Continue reading

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Accessories Council Members at Accessories Circuit

It’s that time of the year again! Exhibitors, retailers, and buyers from all over the globe are traveling to New York City for ENK International’s twice-annual Accessorie Circuit show. Many of our members are exhibiting at the show this year, … Continue reading

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2013 Mother’s Day Gift Picks: Part 3

Mother’s Day is only a little over a week away! For those of you who haven’t had a chance to buy an amazing gift for Mom, we’ve got you covered! MCM 2013 Armour Collection, and its Armour Double Bracelet, $220, … Continue reading

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Kentucky Derby 2013: Our Bet is on the Hat

May 3rd, 2013 kicks off the 139th renewal of  ”The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” Synonymous with large hats and colorful spring dresses, the Kentucky Derby is a girl’s dress-up dream! While the men may be putting money on what horse … Continue reading

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2013 Mother’s Day Gift Picks: Part 2

Yesterday we highlighted a few of our top gift picks for Mother’s Day 2013. Here are a few more hot gift items any mom will love this season! Stay sand-free while you tweet by the sea! Our Geo Circles Plastic … Continue reading

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2013 Mother’s Day Gift Picks: Part 1

Last night, the Accessories Council and Alison Lang co-hosted our annual Mother’s Day Gift Event. Among the top picks were watches by Sprout and Armitron, handbags and clutches by Eric Javits and Jill Haber, and fun stacking bracelets by John … Continue reading

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Summer Beach Accessory Highlights

With beach season quickly approaching and Memorial Day just over a month away, we thought it would be fun to highlight our favorite beach accessories for this summer! Caftans and Scarves Pictured left, Theodora and Callum Scarf courtesy of Theodora … Continue reading

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Trend Watch: Hair Accessories Spring/Summer 2013

Fun and pretty  hair accessories are no longer just a runway trend. This spring and summer spice up your wardrobe and your hair with some of these chic looks. City girls, with 5th Avenue staple and Accessories Council member Henri Bendel ’s hair … Continue reading

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Coachella Street Style 2013

With the second weekend of Coachella coming to a close, the first few things that come to mind (other than how jealous we are of the 90+ degree weather) are great music, amazing parties, and most importantly, desert chic outfits. … Continue reading

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New Member: Mocha Projects

The Accessories Council would like to welcome our newest member, Mocha Projects! Established by Katie Morita in 2004, Mocha Projects is a full-service fashion design consulting firm. The company, founded on the premise that “using the best talent and listening to … Continue reading

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