6. Accessories have also become an essential part of handicrafts that are
used to tell a story, indicate social class, express values and beliefs, or
complete a ceremony.
Philippine history makes mention of the lakan and lakambini of the town
who were identified by their glorious headwear, footwear, and robes, just
like the crowns of their European counterparts of kings and queens.
7. Spiritual leaders were identified by their
pendant necklaces or shamans by their
masks.
In some cases, heirloom artifacts, in the form
of an accessory that was passed on from
generations, will indicate dynasty and regal
roles if worn.
8. An accessory which is used to contribute, in a secondary form, to
an individual’s outfit is called a fashion accessory. They are either
selected to complete an outfit and complement the wearer’s look.
They have the power to further express an individual’s identity
and personality. Accessories come in different shapes, sizes, hues,
etc.
What is Fashion Accessories?
9. The term came into use in the 20th century. Examples of various
fashion accessories are jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, belts,
scarves, watches, sunglasses, pins, stockings, bow ties, leggings,
ties, suspenders, and tights. Accessories add various elements
such as color, style and class to an outfit, and create a certain look,
but they may also have practical functions.
What is Fashion Accessories?
11. Footwear
Footwear is made of different - materials such as
leathers, natural fabrics, and synthetic fabrics.
Although footwear, including shoes, sandals, and
boots, serves many functions, it cannot be denied that
they also serve as a stylish fashion accessory for men,
women, and children.
Footwear is so popular that more than seven billion
pairs of shoes are produced worldwide every year.
12. Handbags
Handbags hold two functions, the decorative and
the functional.
They should be functional enough to hold
necessities conveniently and decorative enough to
be considered as stylish and fashionable.
They are made of leathers, including suede and
reptile, vinyl, fabrics (tapestry, rug prints,
needlepoint, silk, wool, nylon, and canvas), and
straw.
Handbags includes totes, satchels, backpack,
clutches or envelope
13. Headwear/Hats
Hats combine both function and fashion.
Its practical use is to protect the wearer against
hot and cold weather.
14. Bangles and Bracelets
These are fashion accessories that are
are particularly worn around the wrist. The
The basic difference between a bangle and a
a bracelet is that a bangle is more rigid in
structure than a bracelet and is more
circular in shape.
One can also count bands around the wrist
like friendship bands.
15. Cuff Links and Studs
Cufflinks and studs are accessories
accessories particularly used to set the
cuffs of dress shirts – they fasten the
buttonholes on both sides of the shirt
cuff. It is worn by both men and women
along with dress shirts (with formal wear
wear especially tuxedo shirts).
16. Brooches and Pins
These fashion accessories are
traditionally used as fastenings,
holding folds of fabric together.
Brooches are sometimes decorative
pins. Pins when attached with an
ornament on top it becomes a brooch.
Brooches can also be used as a
decorative accessory.