accessory

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The term "accessory" has two primary meanings. In fashion, an accessory is an item that complements an outfit but is not essential, such as jewelry, scarves, or handbags. Historically, jewelry has been used for personal adornment since prehistoric times, evolving to include ornaments for every part of the body. In a legal context, an accessory is someone who aids another in a crime.1234

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Fashion design and manufacturing
…the manufacture and sale of accessories, such as shoes and handbags, and underwear are closely allied with the fashion industry. As with garments, the production of accessories ranges from very expensive luxury goods to inexpensive mass-produced items. Like apparel manufacturing, accessory production tends to gravitate to low-wage environments. Producers of…
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…the manufacture and sale of accessories, such as shoes and handbags, and underwear are closely allied with the fashion industry. As with garments, the production of accessories ranges from very expensive luxury goods to inexpensive mass-produced items. Like apparel manufacturing, accessory production tends to gravitate to low-wage environments. Producers of…
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