Title: Differentiate among apparel, accessory, and textile categories.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Examining the Fashion Industry

Differentiation should include

- apparel—women’s, men’s, unisex/gender neutral, and children’s clothing
- accessories—items that enhance or complete an outfit (e.g., shoes and handbags, belts, scarves, jewelry, gloves, hats, hair accessories)
- textile—fabric products made from fibers, films, or yarns.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How are apparel, accessory, and textile products related? How are they different?
- How are apparel, accessory, and textile products related in terms of use?

Communication

- Why would apparel, accessories, and textiles be promoted differently in the retail industry?
- What kinds of messages do clothes convey? How does this influence the methods used to develop apparel, accessories, and textile products?

Leadership

- How would encouraging negotiation among designers, vendors, and/or retailers facilitate a smooth transition from raw materials to finished product?
- What are the roles of the designer, vendor, and retailer in the promotion of apparel, accessory, and textile products to the consumer?

Management

- How might textile products be manufactured or sold differently than apparel and accessories?
- What business decisions influence how textiles are used to create apparel and accessories?