Long since regarded as an inessential object that simply adds to the beauty, convenience or effectiveness of an outfit, accessories are now considered key items in a fashion collection and as stand-alone pieces worthy of our undivided attention. Basics Fashion Design 09: Designing Accessories is filled with important information that any designer will need to know, examining four key items from concept to production: the bag, footwear, jewellery and millinery. The key accessories are dissected to clearly display the core components, giving a clear view of how each connects. The design process is explored by looking at creative product development, from gathering research to generating ideas into key products, construction techniques and the essential tools of the trade used in modern accessories design. 2D pattern and 3D modelling techniques are described in detail with explanations of traditional and rapid prototyping tools in use today. Bespoke and commercial production is examined and creative solutions to technical challenges are presented.Designing Accessories also explores specialist finishing techniques, such as hand-finishing and machine embellishment and contains descriptions of contemporary techniques that break new boundaries in accessories design. A detailed explanation of small accessories, essential to the accessories designer, will broaden the reader's knowledge and provide them with the dexterity of skills to enter the fashion industry.This title is filled with images of beautiful accessories to inspire young designers. It is essential reading for fashion students and all those interested in accessories design. The book also includes a whole chapter on small accessories (eyewear, scarves, ties, wristwatches, belts and gloves).

Chapter 1: Anatomy of an accessoryWhat is an accessory?The bagFootwearJewelleryIndustry perspective: Georgina MartinMillineryIndustry perspective: Philip TreacyDesign task 1: Developing an accessories libraryChapter 2: Creative product developmentThe design processDoing researchTypes of researchTrend forecastingCollaborative partnershipsIdea generationPresentation techniquesMarket levelsDeveloping a rangeIndustry perspective: Scott WilsonPortfolio presentationDesign task 2: Single board developmentIndustry perspective: Stephen JonesChapter 3: Construction techniquesBuilding on traditionEssential tools of the tradeIndustry perspective: Arnoldo][BattoisExploring construction techniquesPrototypingIndustry perspective: Beatrix OngChapter 4: MaterialsNatural fibres and fabricsNatural skinsIndustry perspective: Bill AmbergNatural metals and stonesNew developmentsIndustry perspective: Marloes ten BhömerChapter 5: FinishesHand embellishmentsMachine embellishmentsContemporary finishing techniquesIndustry perspective: Michelle Lowe-HolderDesign task 3: Developing finishing techniquesIndustry perspective: Justin Smith Esq.Chapter 6: Small accessoriesEyewearScarvesTiesWristwatchesBeltsGlovesDesign task 4: Sustainable designIndustry perspective: Claire GoldsmithIndustry perspective: Christina Brodie