Fashion Accessories

A Fashion Accessory can be referred to as jewellery for a costume. Accessories help bring up an areathat needs to be highlighted in a dress or apparel. They can also be used to hide a dress’ weakness. New trends are set by adding accessories to different outfits.

A list of important Fashion Accessories are given below.

Footwear, which includes shoes, sandals and boots, falls in the biggest category in terms of Accessories. More than seven billion pairs of shoes are produced worldwide each year. Shoes come in assorted materials which can be both functional and fashionable. These include calf, suede, reptile skins, leather and fabrics such as canvas or nylon. The shoe industry caters to both dress and casual trends these days. Due to the popularity of sport shoes, comfort is an important element of shoe design. Popular shoe brands are continuously combining style and comfort for athletic shoes.

Handbags should be able to hold necessary items conveniently and also fit into fashion sense. Large bags such as totes, satchels or backpacks tend to be functional; smaller bags such as clutches are usually decorative. Handbag styles range from classic, constructed types to soft shapes. Vinyl, fabric (tapestry, rug prints, needlepoint, silk, wool, nylon, canvas), and straw materials are generally used in manufacturing handbags. Major trends include a wide variety of shapes in differentcolours with beading or embroidery.

In the past, the most important accessory was a hat. Women bought new hats to add to their wardrobe. A businessman would never walk on the street without one. On the other hand, hats had to be worn in winters to protect against cold weather. Today, hats are making a comeback dueto rise in sales as a result of fashion and also because of an increased demand for sun protection.

The tie is also considered an accessory. It adds to the look. It can also be an accessory which aims to add colour. Ties are for men or for women who want to dress like men. Women want to have the tailored sleek look so they wear ties. Sleek ties look good with women secretaries and gives an office look.

FDDI, with close ties with the Industry, immerses students in the fast-changing field of fashion and exposes them to the demands and practices of the fashion world.This prepares students for success at every level, from haute couture to ready-to-wear to the mass market.