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The Fairchild Encyclopedia of Fashion Accessories

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The Fairchild Encyclopedia of Fashion Accessories

Bina Abling and Phyllis G. Tortora
  • ©2003
  • 180 Pages
  • CourseSmart ISBN: 978-1-60901-420-9 | illustrated | softcover | 8 x 10
  • 978-1-56367-283-5
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This new reference provides a broad overview of contemporary fashion accessories. Not only does the work focus on individual categories of fashion, but it also examines the components from which accessories are constructed. This encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking information about fashion.

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• Definitions of all the relevant terms for styles and features of 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

• 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; Jewelry; Luggage; Shawls, Scarves, and Handkerchiefs; Ties and Neckwear; Umbrellas; Watches; Wigs and Hairpieces; Other Accessories
• Appendix A: Associations
• Appendix B: Bibliography

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Bina Abling has taught courses on design concepts, fashion illustration, model drawing, and fashion portfolio in the fashion design departments at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design. She is the author of numerous books on fashion illustration, model drawing, and rendering.
Phyllis G. Tortora is a Professor Emerita at Queens College, where she was Department Chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. She has also served as a consultant to the Historic Costume Collection of the Huntington Historical Society. Her professional memberships include the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and the Costume Society of America (CSA). She has been awarded Fellow Membership in ITAA.

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