Accessory Design

by Aneta Genova

This comprehensive introduction to accessory design gives the aspiring designer an overview of the history of fashion accessories, including a look at important contributions by brands both classic and contemporary. Genova presents a model for accessory design, from inspiration through manufacturing, and relates that process to the design of handbags and small leather goods, footwear, hats, gloves, belts, neckwear, and pocket squares. For each accessory, the text explains how the designer's creativity can be channeled into the development of styles that enhance a brand's appeal to its target market.

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2011

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book seems to be a textbook for students studying accessory design. At the end of each chapter there are projects with a stated goal and assignment. It gives a decent background for those interested in becoming an accessory designer but as a stand alone book it lacks in significant ways. Some of the illustrations have been reduced down so small that the detail is lost. Much of the subject matter, particularly historical items, really needed either a photo or illustration and there was none. When an illustration is used to identify parts of an item, say a glove, it is incomplete! This topic is so visual that I cannot fathom why it wasn't better or more illustrated!

The beginning of the book is much fuller with information and as you continue on the author began cutting and pasting previous passages. The very last chapter on various accessories (hats, gloves, belts, neckwear, handkerchiefs and pocket squares) isn't even 30 pages and was clearly not a priority for the writer.

COMPLETELY missing is the idea of designer for comfort for the end user! The chapters on shoes showed so many sky high stilettos.