Product Knowledge-Fashion Accessories

Catalog description

In-depth studies of fashion accessories and non-woven consumer products designed to give students a realistic appreciation of quality choices in merchandise selection, in performance standards, and consumer care. Specifically, the course emphasizes raw materials; leather, plastic, rubber, fur, precious metals, precious and semi-precious stones and products; shoes, hand-bags, luggage, gloves, furs, fine jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion accessories. Course requires that students research and prepare portfolios of fashion accessories from historic and current fashion periods. Students design and create some accessory items for the current marketplace.