In fashion, an accessory is an item used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to an individual's outfit. Accessories are often chosen to complete an outfit and complement the wearer's look.[1] They have the capacity to further express an individual's identity and personality. Accessories come in different shapes, sizes, hues, etc. The term came into use in the 20th century.[citation needed]
The type of accessory that an individual chooses to wear or carry to complement their outfit can be determined by several factors, including the specific context of where the individual is going. For example, if an individual is going to work their choice of accessory would differ from someone who is going out to drinks or dinner; thus depending on work or play different accessories would be chosen. Similarly, an individual's economical status, religious and cultural background would also be a contributing factor.[3]
History
Advertisement for millinery, embroideries, and fancy goods from the Macon City Directory, 1860
In Victorian fashion accessories such as fans, parasols and gloves held significance for how women experienced gender, race, and class. In this era, there was a trend for women to adopt, or aspire to, a more leisurely lifestyle. Consequently, gloves were often used by women to cover their hands and mask any signs of labour.[4]
During the early 16th century, in Italy hat badges were worn by civilian men of higher social status as a decorative item, in imitation of the cap badges worn by the invading military. Hat badges were often worn in conjunction with a decorative sword and hilt. Hat badges were fashioned after plaquettes and often depicted a scene with personal relevance to the wearer.[5]
^"Many watch manufacturers have capitalized on the acceptance of the watch as a fashion accessory and have entered into licensing agreements with designers."[2]
References
^ abValerie Cumming; C. W. Cunnington; P. E. Cunnington (15 November 2010). The Dictionary of Fashion History. Berg. p. 1. ISBN978-1-84788-533-3. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
^Diamond, J.; Diamond, E. (2013). The World of Fashion. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 348. ISBN978-1-60901-527-5. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
^"Clothing & Accessories". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
^Marika Leino (7 December 2012). Fashion, Devotion and Contemplation : The Status and Functions of Italian Renaissance Plaquettes. Peter Lang AG. p. 1. ISBN9783039110681.
External links
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fashion, accessory, fashion, accessory, item, used, contribute, secondary, manner, individual, outfit, accessories, often, chosen, complete, outfit, complement, wearer, look, they, have, capacity, further, express, individual, identity, personality, accessorie. In fashion an accessory is an item used to contribute in a secondary manner to an individual s outfit Accessories are often chosen to complete an outfit and complement the wearer s look 1 They have the capacity to further express an individual s identity and personality Accessories come in different shapes sizes hues etc The term came into use in the 20th century citation needed Burberry brand handbag Contents 1 Types 2 History 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksTypes Edit Watches are one type of fashion accessory Fashion accessories can be loosely categorized into two general areas those that are carried and those that are worn Traditionally carried accessories include purses and handbags hand fans parasols and umbrellas wallets canes and ceremonial swords Accessories that are worn may include jackets boots and shoes cravats ties hats bonnets belts and suspenders gloves muffs necklaces bracelets watches a eyewear sashes shawls scarves lanyards socks pins piercings rings and stockings 1 The type of accessory that an individual chooses to wear or carry to complement their outfit can be determined by several factors including the specific context of where the individual is going For example if an individual is going to work their choice of accessory would differ from someone who is going out to drinks or dinner thus depending on work or play different accessories would be chosen Similarly an individual s economical status religious and cultural background would also be a contributing factor 3 History Edit Advertisement for millinery embroideries and fancy goods from the Macon City Directory 1860 In Victorian fashion accessories such as fans parasols and gloves held significance for how women experienced gender race and class In this era there was a trend for women to adopt or aspire to a more leisurely lifestyle Consequently gloves were often used by women to cover their hands and mask any signs of labour 4 During the early 16th century in Italy hat badges were worn by civilian men of higher social status as a decorative item in imitation of the cap badges worn by the invading military Hat badges were often worn in conjunction with a decorative sword and hilt Hat badges were fashioned after plaquettes and often depicted a scene with personal relevance to the wearer 5 See also Edit Fashion portalStatus symbol Fashion design copyrightNotes Edit Many watch manufacturers have capitalized on the acceptance of the watch as a fashion accessory and have entered into licensing agreements with designers 2 References Edit a b Valerie Cumming C W Cunnington P E Cunnington 15 November 2010 The Dictionary of Fashion History Berg p 1 ISBN 978 1 84788 533 3 Retrieved 9 January 2012 Diamond J Diamond E 2013 The World of Fashion Bloomsbury Academic p 348 ISBN 978 1 60901 527 5 Retrieved 2021 04 27 Clothing amp Accessories National Museum of American History Retrieved 2018 08 27 Ariel Beaujot June 2012 Victorian Fashion Accessories Berg p 1 ISBN 9781847886828 Marika Leino 7 December 2012 Fashion Devotion and Contemplation The Status and Functions of Italian Renaissance Plaquettes Peter Lang AG p 1 ISBN 9783039110681 External links Edit Media related to Clothing accessories at Wikimedia Commonshttps megamallcityusa com product category fashion accessories Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fashion accessory amp oldid 1146355962, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
