Accessory Design

This comprehensive introduction to accessory design gives the aspiring designer an overview of the history of fashion accessories, including a look at important contributions by brands both classic and contemporary. It presents a model for accessory design, from inspiration through manufacturing, and relates that process to the design of handbags and small leather goods, footwear, hats, gloves, belts, neckwear, and pocket squares. For each accessory, the text explains how the designer's creativity can be channeled into the development of styles that enhance a brand's appeal to its target market.

• Expansive, full-color art program including 200 sketches and photographs from professional designers
• Process-based photos taken in actual manufacturing facilities around the world
• Chapter projects for a design studio course allowing students to practice a complete set of accessory design skills
• Chapter objectives, profile boxes featuring major designers & companies
• Profiles of renowned designers, such as Reed Krakoff and Marie Havens, offering real-life perspective
• Appendix with examples of technical packets