This book offers a detailed introduction for fashion design
students, aspiring designers and start-up businesses to the design
principles, construction techniques and professional practices for
the growing market sector of accessory and footwear design. Two
leading educators explain the fundamental principles of research,
design and development, covering core techniques and processes,
specialist terminology and tools of the trade. Following chapters
are dedicated to particular subjects handbags, footwear, hats,
belts, gloves and small leather goods with a concluding information
section on courses, careers and trade fairs. Anyone who wants to
make a career in this exciting niche area will find this an
indispensable reference book