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Fashion Accessories
Introduction:
 Fashion accessories are one of the component’s tasks of apparel
that produce adornments and enhancements to complete an
outfit. According to stall-Meadows (2004:5), fashion accessories
include both functional and decorative purposes that can extend
wardrobes and complement a total look.
 Accessories help to bring up the spot that one wants tohighlight
in a dress or apparel. They can also help to hide some
weaknesses' part of a dress.
 Trends are continuously set by adding accessories to different
outfits.
 Fashion accessories can be anything from a purse or rings to
bracelets, necklaces, earrings or hats. Fashion accessories and
apparel are worn together and accessories would also enhance
the aesthetics with apparel. There are numerous types of fashion
accessories - footwear, handbags, belts, hats, gloves, necklaces
and scarves etc
Accessories can consist of all the following and much
more.
HANDBAGS ,
FOOTWEAR LUGGAGE
BAGS
BELTS, HATS AND JEWELLWERY

GLOVES CAPS & SCARVES
WATCHES &
EYE WEAR
Introduction To footwear:
 The footwear always had an important place in costume.
Until recent years, many shoes were made to be worn only
on occasions of great ceremony.
 Through all this development, comparatively little attention
was devoted to fitting qualities or comfort.
 Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for
fashion, protection against the environment, and
adornment. Durable shoes are a relatively recent invention,
though many ancient civilizations wore ornamental
footwear.
 Many ancient civilizations saw no need for footwear.
The Romans saw clothing and footwear as signs of
power and status in society, and most Romans wore
footwear, while slaves and peasants remained barefoot.
The Middle Ages saw the rise of high-heeled shoes,
also associated with power, and the desire to look
larger than life, and artwork often depicted someone
barefoot as a symbol of poverty.
Parts terminology:
 The Principal Part Of The Shoe
 The anatomy of a shoe can be divided broadly in an:
 Upper part and Bottom part.
 Section of upper part include- Vamp, Quarter, Toecap,
Throat, Top line etc.
 The section of lower (Bottom part) consist of an- Insole,
Outsole, shank and Heel.
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Figure 1.1 Parts of Footwear (Derby wing cap brogue).
The top portion of the footwear is called as upper .The upper is further attached to lining, inter lining,etc.
Basic Upper
A simple upper consists of three basic parts :
• The VAMP, which covers the toes and forepart or front of the shoe.
• The QUARTERS which enclose the back of the foot.
The top of the shoe which surrounds the opening for the foot is called the TOPLINE.
The lower extremity where the upper meets the sole or insole is called the FEATHER EDGE.
When the patterns are cut an additional margin is added to the feather edge which allows the
upper to be attached to the rest of the shoe. This is called the LASTING ALLOWANCE.
 Vamp
Vamp often consists of a single piece of upper material. They may
however, consist of two separate pieces stitched together to make a
whole. For Example,
 Toecaps and Wing Caps
 A conventional toecap is set squarely across the shoe. A wing cap is
angled back to give a streamlined effect. This may cover the toes
in an intricate flowing curve or may lie simply round the wall edge
of the last. In both cases, however, the wing cap and vamp extend
to the lasting edge.
 Tongues and Tabs
 A vamp may have a separate tongue or the vamp
and tongue may be cut all in one piece. An apron
may have a separate tab to cover the instep or the
apron and tab may all be cut in one piece.
 Quarters
 Quarters too may be simple or complicated. The front
panels (where the eyelets of a lace up shoe are
positioned) are often separate pieces called FACINGS.
Even where the facings are not separate pieces, this
area of the quarter is known as the facing area. Less
common is the division of the quarter into FOXINGS
enclosing the heel or seat and an INSERTION at the
waist. This insertion will certainly comprise part of
the top line and may or may not comprise part of the
feather line. As an example, foxing and insertions are
normal in BROGUED OXFORD shoes, of which the
essential feature is the perforation along the various
edges.
 Counters:
 It has been stated earlier that an elementary shoe is
made up to two quarters which are joined at the
back. It is sometimes desirable to eliminate this
heel seam so that the back of the shoe is cut as one
piece. This one piece is called a COUNTER. This
is normally joined at the waist to the vamp or
wings but an insertion could be also included.
Below is a pattern for a counter. Compare this with
the foxing patterns
Saddles and Bars
The vamp may have a saddle or bar across it from joint to joint. This may
serve two purposes :
(a) To reinforce the shoe especially at the throat where it bears the
continued strain of flexing.
(b) To cover a seam or gusset. This could be the vamp/quarter seam or
could be the seam joining an apron to a tab or tongue.
Back Straps
The heel seam is subject to considerable strain both in lasting and wear. It is
common to reinforce it either with a counter or with a blackstrap.
Bottom Part
Insole:
This is the inner sole of the shoe, which is next to the foot under the shoe
sock. Insoles may be made all in one piece or, alternatively in two pieces.
When an insole is made from two pieces it is known as a BLENDED
INSOLE. The blended insole is made from a flexible forepart and a rigid
backer.
 Sole
 The layer of material which covers the bottom of
the shoe and is the walking surface of that shoe.
The sole may be made of a diversity of material,
i.e. leather, pure rubber, resin rubber compound,
plastic.
 Heel:
 The under part of the shoe which supports the heel
of the foot, and may be stuck or nailed to the shoe
bottom is called heel. It can be made of leather,
wood, plastic, rubber, leatherboard, etc. Heel
shapes can be classified under these headings.
Heel Lifts
Layers of material such as leather or leather board, which are built up together
and shaped to form built heels.
Top-piece
The top surface or walking surface of a
heel.
Bottom Components
This is a collective term, which is used to describe items which
are
incorporated in the shoe and includes the following :
Toe Puff
A stiffening which is inserted beneath the upper and lining at
the toe of the shoe. The purpose of this is to reproduce the
shape of the toe of the last and to retain that shape throughout
the life of the shoe.
Stiffener
A stiff material which may be moulded to the shape of the last
back part or, alternatively, inserted flat and moulded during
subsequent processes. It is normally inserted between the
lining and outside to support the back of the shoe and to grip
the foot.
Stiffener
Shank
A strip of metal or wood used to reinforce the waist of the shoe. It is placed
between the insole backer and the sole. Metal shanks will be pre moulded
to the last bottom curve.
 Sock
 A piece of material shaped to cover the whole or part of the insole.
It is inserted into the completed shoe and usually bears the maker’s
name and the shoe brand name.
 Eyelets
 Tubular metal or plastic reinforcements inserted into lace holes.
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