A detailed introduction to the growing market sector of accessory and footwear design * Provides a comprehensive overview of the design process for fashion accessories, examining in detail the creative and technical processes involved. * Guides students through the fundamental principles of research, design and development, and explains the core techniques, and processes, specialist terminology and tools of the trade. * Opens with a section on general fashion design principles and processes is followed with chapters dedicated to particular subjects - handbags, footwear, hats and small leather goods - with a concluding information section on courses, careers and trade fairs.