Know Your Fashion Accessories

by Stall-Meadows, Celia

• ISBN13: 9781563672453
• ISBN10: 1563672456
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-25
• Publisher: Fairchild Books

Summary

This comprehensive study of womens and mens fashion accessories provides fashion merchandising students with a detailed analysis of the fashion accessory categories. Broken into three units, the text not only covers the major categories but provides an overview of the accessories business and discusses the materials used in the production of a variety of accessories.

Author Biography

Celia Stall-Meadows is assistant professor of Fashion Marketing in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Her professional memberships include the International Textile and Apparel Association and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Table of Contents

PREFACE	xxi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xxii
Part One An Overview of Fashion Accessories
CHAPTER 1. THE FASHION ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY	3	(25)
What IS the Accessories Industry?	3	(3)
The Fashion Accessories Business	4	(1)
Categories of Accessories	5	(1)
Why Study Accessories?	5	(1)
What Influences Accessories	6	(2)
Box: TECH TALK: SILICON VALLEY WEDS SEVENTH AVENUE	7	(1)
The Fashion Life Cycle	8	(2)
Introduction	8	(1)
Rise	9	(1)
Culmination	9	(1)
Decline	9	(1)
Obsolescence	9	(1)
Accessories and Apparel	10	(1)
Marketing and Merchandising Accessories	11	(4)
Box: PROFILE: ACCESSORIESTHESHOW	15	(1)
Creating and Selling Accessories	15	(2)
Designing	15	(1)
Manufacturing	16	(1)
Wholesaling	17	(1)
Retailing	17	(1)
Career Opportunities	17	(5)
Assistant Designer	18	(1)
Production Specialist	19	(1)
Junior Sales Representative	19	(1)
Department Manager	19	(1)
Area Sales Manager	20	(1)
Assistant Accessory Buyer	20	(1)
Copywriter	21	(1)
Visual Merchandiser	21	(1)
Store Planner	21	(1)
Salaries for Fashion Accessories Careers	22	(1)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	22	(3)
Summary	25	(3)
CHAPTER 2. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT	28	(17)
Line and Collection Design	28	(6)
Styling Versus Designing	29	(1)
The Line Plan	30	(1)
Selecting Colors	30	(2)
BOX: PROFILE: COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES	32	(1)
Selecting Materials	33	(1)
Choosing Shapes	33	(1)
The Manufacturing Process	34	(4)
Prototypes and Line Sheets	34	(1)
Precosting	35	(1)
Specifications	36	(1)
Production	36	(1)
Production Schedules	37	(1)
Final Costing	37	(1)
Pricing	37	(1)
Manufacturing Considerations	38	(2)
Internal Manufacturing	38	(1)
External Manufacturing	39	(1)
Domestic Production	39	(1)
Offshore Production	39	(1)
Summary	40	(5)
Part Two The Materials of Fashion Accessories
CHAPTER 3. TEXTILES AND TRIMS	45	(22)
A Brief History of Textiles and Trims	45	(1)
An Introduction to Textiles	46	(3)
Cellulose Fibers	46	(1)
PROFILE: THE HEMP CONTROVERSY	47	(1)
Protein Fibers	47	(1)
Manufactured Fibers	48	(1)
The Textile Manufacturing Process	49	(5)
Yarns	49	(1)
Fabrications	50	(4)
An Introduction to Notions and Trims	54	(4)
Zippers and Pulls	54	(1)
Buttons	54	(1)
Snaps, Grommets, Velcro®, and Buckles	54	(1)
Braid	54	(1)
Threads, Lacing, Ribbons, and Bows	54	(3)
Artificial Flowers	57	(1)
Feathers	57	(1)
Shells and Stones	58	(1)
Textiles in the Fashion Accessories Industries	58	(2)
How Designers Use Textures	59	(1)
Trends in Fabrics, Colors, and Prints	59	(1)
The Global Textiles, Notions, and Trims Industry	60	(3)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	60	(3)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	63	(1)
Summary	63	(4)
CHAPTER 4. LEATHER	67	(25)
A Brief History of Leather	67	(2)
The Leather Industry	69	(9)
The Leather Manufacturing Process	70	(3)
Leather Treatments	73	(1)
Classifications of Leather	73	(4)
Imitation Leather	77	(1)
Leather Industry Regulations	77	(1)
The Leather Fashion Industry	78	(5)
Design of Leather Products	78	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: COACH	79	(1)
Care of Leather Products	80	(1)
BOX: TECH TALK: PRICEY, BUT PRATICAL	81	(2)
The Global Leather Industry	83	(2)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	85	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	85	(4)
Summary	89	(3)
CHAPTER 5. FUR	92	(25)
A Brief History of Fur	92	(2)
An Introduction to Fur	94	(3)
Fur Dressing and Processing	95	(1)
Fur Treatments	95	(1)
Fur Product Construction	96	(1)
Classifications of Fur	97	(1)
Durability	97	(1)
Fur Industry Regulations	97	(4)
Fur Products Labeling Act	97	(3)
Endangered Species Act	100	(1)
Fur Farming Regulations	100	(1)
BOX: FUR CONTROVERSY	101	(1)
The Fur Fashion Industry	101	(4)
Design of Fur Products	102	(1)
BOX: THE MEDIA AND FURS	103	(1)
Faux Fur	104	(1)
Care of Fur Products	104	(1)
The Global Fur Industry	105	(4)
Fur Auctions	106	(1)
Trade Organization, Publications, and Shows	107	(2)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	109	(3)
Leased Departments	109	(1)
Home Fashion Accessories	109	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: THE FENDI SISTERS	110	(1)
Internet Retailing	110	(1)
Previously Owned Furs	111	(1)
Selling Furs	112	(2)
Restyling Furs	113	(1)
Price and Value	113	(1)
Summary	114	(3)
CHAPTER 6. METALS AND STONES	117	(30)
A Brief History of Metals and Stones	117	(2)
An Introduction to Metals and Stones	119	(5)
Precious Metals	119	(4)
Plated and Filled Metals	123	(1)
Gemstones	124	(10)
Precious Stones	125	(4)
BOX: THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS DIAMIONDS	129	(1)
Semi-precious Stones	130	(1)
Other Gems	131	(2)
BOX: RIVALING REAL REARLS	133	(1)
Faux Stones and Gems	133	(1)
Birthstones	134	(1)
Care of Metals and Stones	134	(2)
BOX: OTHER ACCESSORIES MATERIALS	135	(1)
Gemstone Industry Regulations	136	(1)
The Global Metals and Stones Industries	136	(1)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	137	(1)
Merchandising Trends	137	(4)
BOX: PROFILE: DEBEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES	140	(1)
Summary	141	(6)
Part Three The Categories of Fashion Accessories
CHAPTER 7. FOOTWEAR	147	(32)
A Brief History of Footwear	147	(4)
An Introduction to Footwear	151	(4)
Parts of Footwear	151	(2)
Footwear Manufacturing	153	(2)
Classifications of Footwear	155	(1)
Design	155	(5)
BOX: IF THE SHOE FITS	157	(2)
BOX: TECH TALK: SMART SHOES	159	(1)
Care of Footwear	160	(1)
The Global Footwear Industry	161	(4)
The Global Scope of Footwear Production	161	(2)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	163	(2)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	165	(3)
In-Store Retailing	165	(2)
BOX: TECH TALK: POI (POINT OF INFORMATION) SYSTEMS	167	(1)
Internet Retailing	167	(1)
Catalog Retailing	168	(1)
Merchandising Techniques	168	(1)
Selling Footwear	168	(5)
Price and Value	171	(1)
Sizing and Fitting	171	(2)
Meeting Customer Needs	173	(1)
Summary	173	(6)
BOX: FITTING CHILDREN'S SHOES	174	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: MANOLO BLAHNIK	175	(4)
CHAPTER 8. HANDBAGS, SMALL PERSONAL GOODS, LUGGAGE, AND BELTS	179	(36)
A Brief History of Handbags, Small Personal Goods, Luggage, and Belts	180	(2)
Handbags	182	(7)
Parts of a Handbag	183	(1)
Handbag Manufacturing	183	(3)
BOX: PROFILE: KATE SPADE	186	(1)
Basic Styles of Handbags	187	(1)
Care of Handbags	187	(2)
The Global Handbag, Small Personal Goods, Luggage, and Belts Industries	189	(1)
Manufacturing	189	(1)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	190	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques for Handbags	190	(5)
Department Stores	190	(3)
Travel Retail Stores	193	(1)
Internet Retailing	193	(1)
BOX: TECH TALK: TASS CUSTOMIZATION FOR CYBERSHOPPERS	194	(1)
Catalog Retailing	194	(1)
Selling Handbags	195	(1)
Price and Value	195	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	195	(1)
Small Personal Goods	196	(2)
Basic Styles of Small Personal Goods	197	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques for Small Personal Goods	198	(1)
Selling Small Personal Goods	198	(1)
Luggage	199	(2)
Luggage Manufacturing	199	(1)
BOX: TECH TALK: RIGOROUS TESTING: AMERICAN TOURISTER	200	(1)
Design	200	(1)
Production	201	(1)
Materials	201	(1)
Classifications of Luggage	201	(2)
Basic Styles of Luggage	202	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques for Luggage	203	(2)
BOX: AIRLINE CARRY-ON REGULATIONS	204	(1)
In-Store Retailing	204	(1)
Internet Retailing	204	(1)
Selling Luggage	205	(1)
Belts	205	(4)
Belt Manufacturing	206	(1)
Basic Styles of Belts	206	(2)
Belt Sizes	208	(1)
Care of Belts	209	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques for Belts	209	(1)
Selling Belts	210	(1)
Price and Value	210	(1)
Summary	210	(5)
CHAPTER 9. SOCKS AND HOSIERY	215	(24)
A Brief History of Socks and Hosiery	215	(2)
An Introduction to Socks and Hosiery	217	(8)
Socks and Hosiery Manufacturing	218	(3)
Materials	221	(1)
Classifications of Socks and Hosiery	222	(1)
Basic Terminology of Socks and Hosiery	222	(2)
Care of Socks and Hosiery	224	(1)
The Global Socks and Hosiery Industries	225	(3)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	228	(2)
Store Retailing	228	(1)
Internet Retailing	229	(1)
Catalog Retailing	230	(1)
Selling Socks and Hosiery	230	(5)
Price and Value	230	(1)
Sizing and Fitting	231	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	232	(2)
BOX: RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN	234	(1)
Summary	235	(4)
CHAPTER 10. SCARFS, TIES, AND HANDKERCHIEFS	239	(20)
A Brief History of Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs	239	(3)
An Introduction to Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs	242	(5)
Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs Manufacturing	242	(2)
Materials	244	(1)
Traditional Tie Patterns	245	(1)
BOX: THE FOUR-IN-HAND KNOT AND THE BOW TIE KNOT	246	(1)
Tying a Tie	246	(1)
Care of Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs	247	(1)
The Global Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs Industry	247	(2)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	249	(4)
Store Retailing	250	(2)
Internet Retailing	252	(1)
Catalog Retailing	253	(1)
Selling Scarfs, Ties, and Handkerchiefs	253	(3)
Price and Value	253	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: HERMÈS TIES	254	(1)
BOX: FOLDING A POCKET SQUARE	255	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	256	(1)
Summary	256	(3)
CHAPTER 11. HATS, HAIR ACCESSORIES, WIGS, AND HAIRPIECES	259	(28)
A Brief History of Hats and Hair Accessories	259	(2)
An Introduction to Hats and Hair Accessories	261	(12)
Parts of a Hat	262	(1)
Hats and Hair Accessories Manufacturing	262	(3)
BOX: PROFILE: PHILIP TREACY	265	(1)
Materials	266	(1)
BOX: TECH TALK: TURNING HEADS	267	(1)
Basic Styles of Hats	267	(3)
Basic Styles of Hair Accessories	270	(2)
Hat Sizing and Fitting	272	(1)
The Global Hat Industry	273	(2)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	275	(2)
Store Retailing	275	(1)
Internet Retailing	276	(1)
Catalog Retailing	276	(1)
Selling Hats and Hair Accessories	277	(2)
Price and Value	277	(1)
Care of Hats	278	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	278	(1)
A Brief History of Wigs and Hairpieces	279	(1)
Wigs, Hairpieces, and Toupees	280	(3)
Merchandising Trends	280	(1)
Price and Value	281	(1)
Care of Wigs and Hairpieces	282	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	282	(1)
Summary	283	(4)
CHAPTER 12. GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, AND EYEWEAR	287	(40)
A Brief History of Gloves	287	(3)
An Introduction to Gloves	290	(6)
Parts of Gloves	291	(1)
Glove Manufacturing	291	(2)
BOX: TECH TALK: GORE-TEX: GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY	293	(1)
Basic Styles of Gloves	294	(1)
Glove Fitting and Sizes	295	(1)
Care of Gloves	296	(1)
The Global Glove Industry	297	(2)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	298	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	299	(1)
Store Retailing	299	(2)
BOX: PROFILE: TOTES > > ISOTONER	300	(1)
Internet Retailing	300	(1)
Catalog Retailing	301	(1)
Selling Gloves	301	(1)
Price and Value	301	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	301	(1)
A Brief History of Umbrellas	302	(1)
Umbrella Manufacturing	303	(3)
Design	303	(1)
Parts of the Umbrella	304	(1)
Production	305	(1)
Materials	305	(1)
Basic Styles of Umbrellas	305	(1)
The Global Umbrella Industry	306	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	307	(2)
Store Retailing	308	(1)
Internet Retailing	308	(1)
Catalog Retailing	308	(1)
Selling Umbrellas	309	(1)
Price and Value	309	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	309	(1)
Care of Umbrellas	310	(1)
A Brief History of Eyewear	310	(1)
An Introduction to Eyewear	311	(4)
Parts of Eyewear	312	(1)
Styles of Eyewear	312	(1)
Eyewear Manufacturing	313	(2)
The Global Eyewear Industry	315	(2)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	317	(3)
Store Retailing	318	(2)
Internet Retailing	320	(1)
Catalog Retailing	320	(1)
Selling Eyewear	320	(1)
Price and Value	321	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	321	(1)
Basic Facial Shapes for Eyewear	321	(1)
Eyewear Dos and Don'ts	321	(1)
Summary	321	(6)
CHAPTER 13. FINE JEWELRY	327	(33)
A Brief History of Fine Jewelry	327	(3)
An Introduction to Fine Jewelry	330	(3)
Vintage and Estate Jewelry	331	(2)
Manufacturing Fine Jewelry	333	(3)
Design	333	(1)
Materials	334	(1)
Production	334	(1)
Preparing Stone Settings	335	(1)
Metals for Fine Jewelry	336	(1)
Jewelry Styles	336	(8)
Necklaces	336	(1)
Necklace Lengths	337	(1)
Necklace Styles	337	(1)
Earrings	337	(2)
Earring Fastenings	339	(1)
Earring Styles	339	(1)
Bracelets	340	(2)
Brooches, Pins, and Clips	342	(1)
Rings	343	(1)
Headpieces	344	(1)
The Global Fine Jewelry Industry	344	(1)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	345	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	345	(6)
Store Retailing	349	(1)
Internet Retailing	350	(1)
Catalog Retailing	350	(1)
Selling Fine Jewelry	351	(4)
BOX: TECH TALK: GEMSTONE ENHANCEMENTS	352	(1)
Price and Value	352	(1)
Care of Fine Jewelry	353	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	353	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: TIFFANY & COMPANY	354	(1)
Summary	355	(5)
CHAPTER 14. COSTUME JEWELRY	360	(20)
A Brief History of Costume Jewelry	360	(3)
An Introduction to Costume and Bridge Jewelry	363	(6)
Manufacturing Costume Jewelry	363	(4)
BOX: PROFILE: THE BLACK CAMEO	367	(2)
Men's Jewelry Styles	369	(1)
The Global Costume Jewelry Industry	369	(3)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	372	(3)
Store Retailing	373	(1)
Internet and Television Retailing	374	(1)
Catalog Retailing	375	(1)
Selling Costume and Bridge Jewelry	375	(2)
Price and Value	375	(1)
Sizing	376	(1)
Care of Costume and Bridge Jewelry	376	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	377	(1)
Summary	377	(3)
CHAPTER 15. WATCHES	380	(23)
A Brief History of Watches	380	(2)
An Introduction to Watches	382	(9)
Parts of a Watch	384	(1)
Functions of a Watch	385	(1)
Watch Manufacturing	386	(1)
BOX: PROFILE: FOSSIL®	387	(2)
BOX: TECH TALK: WRIST TECHNOLOGY: GPS, EDI, PCA TVS AND VCR	389	(2)
Styles of Watches	391	(1)
Shapes of Watchcases	391	(1)
The Global Watch Industry	391	(2)
Trade Organizations, Publications, and Shows	393	(1)
Merchandising Trends and Techniques	393	(4)
Store Retailing	394	(2)
Internet Retailing	396	(1)
Catalog Retailing	397	(1)
Selling Watches	397	(3)
Price and Value	397	(1)
Care of Watches	398	(1)
Meeting Customer Needs	399	(1)
Summary	400	(3)
BIBLIOGRAPHY	403	(14)
INDEX	417