What is a fashion accessory?
Q: What is a fashion accessory?
A: A fashion accessory is an item that supplements one's outfit, such as jewellery, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches, sunglasses, pins, stockings, bow ties and tights.
Q: What are the practical functions of accessories?
A: Accessories may have practical functions such as handbags for carrying small necessary items; hats to protect the face from weather; laptops and mobile phones for communication; and gloves to keep the hands warm.
Q: How can accessories show religious or cultural affiliation?
A: Accessories can be used to show religious or cultural affiliation such as crucifixes for Christianity; Star of David for Judaism; Islamic headscarves; skullcaps and turbans for Islam.
Q: What does wearing designer labels on accessories indicate?
A: Wearing designer labels on accessories is often perceived as an indicator of social status.
Q: What types of jewellery are available in the form of accessories?
A: Jewellery available in the form of accessories includes bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Q: Who is Anna Wintour?
A: Anna Wintour is the editor of Vogue magazine who has a classic bob hairstyle and trademark sunglasses.
Q: Can you give examples of some unusual fashion accessories? A: Examples of some unusual fashion accessories include eyebrow piercing and jewelled masks.
