ACCESSORIES COUNCIL (Ac) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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The Ac is a not-for-profit trade organization that represents the fashion accessories, jewelry, footwear, handbag, and optical industry. The Ac celebrated 30 years in business in 2024 and is continuing our mission to promote the growth and sustainability of the industry, while also providing support and resources to our members to help them increase sales and foster brand visibility.
We are a team of passionate professionals whose lineage includes retail, wholesale, merchandising, marketing, publishing, and everything in-between. We have owned the 115-year-old Ac Magazine for over 5 years and since rebranding and launching in 2021, the magazine has garnered over 3,000,000 page views, over 130,000 unique readers, and is opened in over 130 countries.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Stay informed: Receive our weekly newsletter and stay ahead of trends.
• Learn and grow: Attend educational events that empower your brand.
• Share your story: Connect with our audience through Instagram Reels x Ac.
• Collaborate: Participate in exclusive partner activations and events.
• Get noticed: Engage with press and influencers at our media events.
• Network: Build relationships with industry leaders both in person and virtually.
• Be recognized: Gain exposure through our ACE Awards and Design Excellence Awards programs.
• Showcase your brand: Access showroom space in the heart of New York City.
• Promote your business: Enjoy affordable advertising in Ac Magazine.
• Increase visibility: Be featured in our Market Week and Member Listings in Ac Magazine.
• Celebrate your membership: New members are highlighted in our monthly New Member Newsletter.
• Have a voice: Trust the Ac to advocate for your interests across the industry.
• AND MORE
MEMBERSHIP PRICING
Membership pricing is based on the annual sales volume of your company. Our members comprise several areas of business, including designers, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, publications and other companies with ties to the fashion and accessories industries.
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
$0 - $2 MILLION
$750/Year
$2 MILLION - $5 MILLION
$2,000/Year
$5+ MILLION
$5,000/Year
SERVICE MEMBERS*
$2,000/Year
*Service members are any companies that are not manufacturers or designers of accessories. This includes retailers, publications, suppliers, employment agencies, law firms, etc.