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Chapter 13: Accessories
By de nition, accessories are nonessential items. In the fashion industry
today, however, the status of accessories often rivals the importance of the
garments themselves. Designers have several options when it comes to
building accessories into the overall look of a collection. The styling option
is to purchase or borrow from companies designing and producing accessory
collections that complement their work. The licensing option is to partner with
companies that will design and produce accessory collections speci cally for
their design collections. The in-house option is to design and produce acces-
sory collections themselves.
Although accessories are decorative, they can also serve a functional purpose. Practically,
hats and scarves can keep the wearers warm, gloves protect their hands, belts hold up their
pants, and bags carry their personal belongings. Accessories that boast designer labels, such
as handbags and sunglasses, have a prestige factor and provide the status-conscious with a
more affordable option for suggesting membership in a particular lifestyle. Accessories can
also telegraph an association with a speci c religious or cultural body. Religious symbols are
incorporated into fashion most often in the form of jewelry or headwear. Accessories, especially
footwear and headgear, complete the look of many subcultures and can convey ne distinctions
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Running Shoes
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among related groups. Finally, consumers use accessories of every type to express their per-
sonal style. For designers, accessories offer another avenue for exploring facets of the story
they are telling in their collection.
TYPES OF ACCESSORIES
Shoes: Athletic (sneaker, track shoe), boot, cap toe, wingtip or brogue, clog, dance, ats,
thong, ip- op, heel (high, kitten, stiletto), loafer, moccasin, mule, plain toe, platform, sandal,
sling-back, wedge
Bags: Duffel, messenger, satchel, school, tote, purse, shoulder, sling, handbag, framed,
clutch, wrislet
Handbags by Shaunt Sarian
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Belts: Buckle, clip or quick release, utility,
web, chain, D-ring, corset style, leather,
stretch, tie, obi, skinny
Hat by Marie Galvin for GALVIN-ized Headwear
Photograph by Tracy Aiguier.
Headwear:
Baseball, beanie, beret, boater,
bonnet, bowler, bucket, cloche, cowboy,
deerstalker, fascinator, fedora, fez, head-
band, helmet, newsboy cap, snood, top hat,
toque, turban, visor
Scarves: Ascot, bandana, bow tie, cravat,
headscarf, hijab or khimar, kerchief, man-
tilla, necktie, shawl, stole
Photograph by Beau Snyder/iStockphoto.
Photograph by Beau Snyder/iStockphoto.
Photograph by Coka/Fotolia.
Eyewear: Eyeglasses, sunglasses,
goggles, monocle, eye patch
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Photograph by Beau Snyder/iStockphoto.
Photograph by Coka/Fotolia.
Photograph by Alex Mita/AFP/Getty Images.
Photograph by Kristen Johansen/iStockphoto.
Jewelry:
Bracelet (cuff, bangle, beaded, chain, charm), cuf inks, earrings (studs, hoops, drop),
hair clip or pin, tiara, necklace (bead, chain, pendant), pin or brooch, ring, buckle, shoe clip,
watch (pocket, pin, pendant, wrist)
Body Modi cation, Permanent: Tattoos,
piercing, scari cation, branding, Botox,
cosmetic surgery, implants
Body Modi cation, Temporary: Henna tat-
toos, beauty marks or bindi, body paint,
contact lenses, cosmetics, nail polish
Gloves: Fingerless, full length, gauntlet,
knit, leather, mittens, utility
Hosiery: Leg warmers, tights, stockings,
pantyhose, nylons, seamed, silk, shnets,
kneesocks, tabi socks, thigh-highs, toe socks
Technology: PDAs, cell phones, iPods and
music players, headphones
Sensory: Perfume, cologne, eau de toilette,
aromatic oils
Miscellaneous: Fan, ower, organizer or plan-
ner, suspender, sleeve garter, hosiery garter,
spats, umbrella, walking stick or cane
Tattoo Body Art
Photograph by Hola Images/Getty Images.
Hennaed Hand
Photograph by Danish Khan/iStockphoto.
Bridal Bindi
Photograph by Umbar Shakir/iStockphoto.
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