The Fairchild Encyclopedia of Fashion Accessories

CONTENTS
* Components of Accessories: Textiles in Accessories; Laces and Braids; Leather; Furs; Feathers; Gems, Gem Cuts and Settings; Straw and Strawlike Materials; Closures; Embroideries and Sewing Stitches; Other Decorative Materials Used to Ornament Accessories; Other Materials Used in Accessories * Accessories: Belts; Eyewear; Footwear; Gloves; Handbags and Related Accessories; Headwear, Veils and Hair Accessories; Hosiery; Jewellery; Luggage; Shawls, Scarves and Handkerchiefs; Ties and Neckwear; Umbrellas; Watches; Wigs and Hairpieces; Other Accessories
* Appendix A: Associations
* Appendix B: Bibliography

TEXT FEATURES
* Definitions of all the relevant terms for styles and features for each category of accessories and components
* Two major parts: Components of Accessories explores those materials from which accessories are made or with which they are decorated; and Accessories, covering all the major types of accessories
* Introductions with brief discussion of history and significance to fashion
* Structure is described and illustrated in an 'anatomy' section
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