TLE 10 Quarter 1 PDF - History & Development of Fashion Accessories

History and Development of Fashion Accessory Products A fashion accessory is defined as an item used by a wearer to complete any outfit. It is usually chosen to complement one's look. The term fashion accessory was first used in the 19th century. There are two general areas of fashio...

History and Development of Fashion Accessory Products A fashion accessory is defined as an item used by a wearer to complete any outfit. It is usually chosen to complement one's look. The term fashion accessory was first used in the 19th century. There are two general areas of fashion accessories and these include those that are carried, such as bags, fans, and umbrellas, and those that are worn, such as shoes, ties, hats, belts, watches, scarves, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and stockings. Stone Age hunters about 10,000 years ago already wore simple jewelry. In caves in the Dordogne in France, once inhabited by Cro-Magnon people, the remains of bone pendants and collars of ivory, shells, stag's teeth, and fish vertebrae have been found. The oldest surviving jewelry, dating back to 2,500 BC, was found in the tomb of the Sumerian queen Shub-ad during excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia. The tomb contained earrings, bracelets, golden headdresses, necklaces, rings, and other jewelry. In the 17th century, the diamond became the most prized among gems while floral motifs were the most popular pattern. In the Philippines, before the coming of the Spaniards, natives already wore ornaments. These ornaments were collarless jackets that indicated the position of the wearer in the society. There were also pieces of cloth for the head called putong, which served as headgears, and Jewelry such as necklaces, armlets, earrings, rings, and anklets, which were made of gold and precious stones. Today, craftsmen show interest in using materials such as bone, shells, and pebbles in making accessories like the primitive man but mount them in new and innovative settings. Kinds of Fashion Accessories The best way to understand the kinds of fashion accessories is through body parts. Most, if not all, places in one's body have been the subject of ornamentation at one point. Crowns for the head, headbands for the hair, eyeglasses for the eyes, earrings for the ears, necklaces for the neck, brooches for the chest, bracelets for the wrist, rings for the fingers, belts for the waist, anklets for the ankles, shoes for the feet, and bags to complete the look. These are just examples of the kinds of accessories that are worn together with fashion. 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. 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. But now in the modern times where the design of accessories has become as important and as vital as fashion design, choosing which fashion accessory to wear has become an art, and creating one as a fine art. Accessories can hide flaws in a dress by taking the attention away and moving it toward the jewelry or shoes, but it can also highlight a feature in a dress and complete the ensemble. Important Fashion Accessories 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. 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 include totes, satchels, portfolios or backpacks, clutches, or envelopes. Headwear/Hats - Hats combine both function and fashion. Its practical use is to protect the wearer against hot and cold weather. Ties - The tie in one's outfit serves as an accessory and, at the same time a time, centerpiece. It aims to add color to the outfit. Belts - A belt is a flexible band that is worn around the waist for support. It is usually made of materials such as leather or cloth.  Scarves - One can wear a scarf to keep warm or as a decorative item. It comes in different designs, colors, sizes, and fabrics. Eyewear - Eyeglasses, sunglasses, or sunshades should coordinate with your face. Wear eyeglass frames that are not wider than the area of your face that is widest. Eyeglasses should not be too decorative, but it should be able to fit your purpose and lifestyle. Sunglasses are used to prevent sun glares as well as serve as fashion items. Jewelry - Jewelry is considered to be one of the well-known fashion accessories. Some outfits will never be complete without jewelry. There are many kinds of jewelry to choose from to accessorize one's outfit such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and watches. Choose classic jewelry as these do not go out of style. Gloves - Gloves are no longer as popular nowadays as compared to the past. Its purpose is to keep hands warm when the weather is cold; others use it while driving a motorcycle and other vehicles. Tools and Equipment for Making Fashion Accessories The right tool can make a project so much easier. Below are the basic tools you will need in making any fashion accessory project. 1. Pliers are used to hold, shape, and manipulate findings in a piece of jewelry. There are jewelry-grade pliers that will not scratch metal findings. Types of Pliers Needle-nose pliers have flat jaws and are the basic pliers used for most jewelry techniques. Round-nose pliers have round jaws that taper to a point that are used in making round loops. Crimp pliers are special pliers that are used to close crimp bead and create a professional, finished look. 2. Flush cut wire cutters are used to cut or trim wires, headpins, and eye pins. 3. Mandrels or Bamboo Skewers are used for rolling beads. These metal dowels are usually used to make lamp work beads and can be bought from any glassworks supply store, you can use bamboo skewers if mandrels are not available. 4. Paintbrushes are perfect for applying acrylic mediums, adhesives, and decorative elements. A variety of small brushes is all you need for jewelry work. 5. A beading mat is used to keep beads from rolling around on your work surface. 6. An awl is a long metal tool that tapers to a point. It is great for poking holes and for holding tiny pieces in place as you work on them. 7. Tapestry needles are designed to be used with thicker flosses, such as embroidery floss or pearl cotton. These needles are also great to use with ribbons and smaller cords. 8. Collapsible eye needles are perfect for stringing beads with very small holes. The of the needle is very flexible and can squeeze flat through a bead hole. 9. Felting needles are actually not needles but are instead thin pieces of barbed metal. Felting needles are used to push wool roving fibers into another piece of wool or fabric to the two together. Materials in Making Fashion Accessories 1. Fabrics are useful materials in making accessories. Fabrics that are solid in color or have small-scale prints on them are the best to start with because they will yield the most predictable results. 2. Ribbons can be a wonderful material because it is narrow and has finished edges that do not fray. There are so many specialty ribbons available which you can create with. 3. Beading threads come in a wide variety of colors and are made from synthetic materials such as polyethylene or nylon. 4. Sewing machine threads are used for projects that are made using a sewing machine. 5. Cords and yarn have a variety of uses in fabric jewelry. There are many different varieties available in knitting and needlepoint stores. 6. Metal washers are great for creating doughnut-shaped beads. They come in an assortment of sizes and can be bought at any hardware store. 7. Buttons make for wonderful bead cores. 8. Crimp beads are used to add clasps to the end of the beading wire or to secure a bead on the beading 9. Flexible beading Wire is available in many different diameters and finishes. 10. A wire can be bent and formed into different shapes using a few simple tools. Wire is made with a wide assortment of metals and is available in different gauges; the higher the gauge number, the thinner the wire. 11. Jump rings are used to attach jewelry elements such as beads, charms, and chains. Jump rings come in assorted sizes; it's best to pick the smallest jump ring to do the job. 12. Headpins are pieces of wire with one end formed into a stopper, either plain or decorative, and come in many different lengths and metals. 13. Eye pins are pieces of wire with one end formed into a loop. Eye pins are used to form connections to other elements in a piece of jewelry. 14. Terminators are used at the end of a cord or chain to cover any knots or closures. Terminators can be plain so that they don't attract attention, or they can be fancy to add to the overall design of a piece. 15. Clasps are used to close a necklace or bracelet. 16. Sequins come in a variety of colors and sizes, shapes, and finishes. 17. Beads are small objects that are decorative in form and are available in different sizes and shapes, they are made of glass, plastic, or wood. Glass seed beads come in a range of sizes denoted by the 0-symbol pronounced as "ought." The three main shapes of seed beads are the European doughnut shape, the Japanese tubular shape, and beads with a "cut" out of one or more sides. Some common finishes are matte, opaque, transparent, translucent, iridescent (also known as "ab" or "aurora borealis"), galvanized, metallic, silver-lined, white hearts, and red hearts. 18. A bracelet sizer is used to measure the exact size of a bracelet. 19. A necklace planning board is used to hold the materials you plan to use while you are making a design of a necklace or a bracelet. It will help you foresee the exact image without the use of a string or chain. 20. Recycled materials are old clothes, belts, socks, fabric, magazines, newspapers, etc. that can be reused to create new accessory items.