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	Athletic Bag: A soft roomy bag used to carry sports gear and apparel.
	Backpack: Drawing shoulder bag with double handles. Derived from luggage; designed to be carried across the back on either one or both shoulders.
	Box: Rigid bag shaped like a square or rectangular box with a variety of handle treatments.
	Bucket: Roomy bag shaped like a bucket usually with an open top and shoulder strap.
	Camera Bag: Adapted from bags used to carry photographic equipment; rectangular bag with rounded, zippered top and zippered outside compartment; may have additional compartments.
	Canteen Bag: Round, stiff bag (usually with a shoulder strap) that looks like a traveler's water flask.
	Carpet Bag: Large satchel-like bag; originally used for hand luggage and made out of carpet fabric.
	Clutch: Any bag that does not have a handle and therefore must be carried in the hand.
	Convertible: Bag with a handle that can be tucked or folded inside turning it into a clutch.
	Drawstring: Bag with a drawstring-gathered closure; drawstring may form straps or it may have a separate strap; usually soft.
	Duffel: Cylindrical bag with short handles carried horizontally. It is based on the vertical drawstring bag which was used by soldiers to carry their gear.
	Envelope: Flat, square, or rectangular bag with a top flap. It may be any size and may be a clutch, a shoulder bag, or a bag with short handles.
	Feed Bag: Drawstring bag, usually with a shoulder strap, shaped like a horse's feed bag; also referred to as a bucket bag.
	Fishing Creel: Woven basket with a flap top and shoulder strap; true design conforms to body contour for comfort; originally used by English fly fisherman to keep the day's catch fresh.
	Flight Bag: Large bag sometimes with the insignia of an air carrier; shapes and color vary. It is used by passengers and crew to carry light belongings aboard the plane; often used in place of a tote bag.
	Half Moon Bag: Any bag shaped like a half moon with or without a handle; may be any size.
	Hobo: Soft, large bag that usually has a zippered top and shoulder strap; it tends to crunch down when carried.
	Minaudiere: Small evening bag generally made from precious metals; often covered with semi-precious or precious gems or covered with fabric and/ or leather.
	Muff: Winter bag, usually made of fur, wool or velvet that has zippered compartments inside the opening for hands.
	Pouch: Gathered or straight bag with a top closure usually a frame. It may be large, small, clutch, shoulder, short handled, sporty or dressy.
	Safari: Soft leather bag with curved shape, a top zipper, two top strap handles and two outside pockets with flaps and buckles.
	Satchel: Bag with a wide, flat bottom, zippered or clasped top, two handles or straps; adapted from luggage, can be different sizes. Variations is the "doctor's bag".
	Schoolbag: Roomy bag with a snapped, clasped or buckled top flap and one wide shoulder strap. Often a thick variation of an envelope bag.
	Shoulder: Any bag with a shoulder strap.
	Swagger: Roomy, framed bag with two strap handles, open outside pockets and zippered, clasped or open top.
	Tote: Bag adapted from the paper shopping bag. Sturdy and rectangular with an open top and two strap handles. The inside may have zippered compartments.
	Quilted Bag: Usually with a chain handle, and quilted.

PERSONAL LEATHER GOODS:

Styles:

Billfold: Flat wallet with a clip or slip-in compartment that holds bills only.

Calculator Case: Small case that can fit into a pocket or handbag to hold a calculator.

Cardcase: Small hard or soft case to hold business cards.

Change Purse: Small purse in varying shapes that holds coins; may be attached to handbag; may have a zipper, clasp or snap closure.

Cigarette Case: Either hard or soft case for holding a pack of cigarettes; may have frame, flap, or snap closure.

Cosmetic Case: Small bag or any size or shape that is often waterproof lined to hold cosmetics. Usually has a zipper or snap closing.

Credit Card Case: Case that either snaps shut with plastic inserts or contains pockets for holding credit cards.

Datebook: Book with hours, days of the week, months of the year for use as an appointment planner or calendar. Also called an "organizer or secretary".

Eyeglass Case: Either hard or soft case for holding eyeglasses. May have frame, flap or snap closure and can hold single or multiple pairs.

French Purse: Frame purse with full-length, hinged change compartment backed up by a separate snapped section for bills and credit cards.

Jewelry Roll: Soft rectangular bag with compartments to hold jewelry; folds up and is usually tied to close.

Keycase: Either hard or soft case with metal rings to hold keys; may have snap or zipper closing.

Passport Case: Compartmentalized case to hold a passport; usually snap or tap closure.

Travel Kit: Small bag used to carry toiletries for travel. May have waterproof lining.

Wallet: Hard or soft case to hold money; may have zippers or snaps, and compartment for coins, bills, credit cards, etc. It can be very thin or bulky.

GLOVES

Materials:
Leather is still an important glove material. Kidskin, pigskin, calfskin and chamois are the most popular leathers. Cotton, nylon, wool and acrylic are the major fibers used in fabric gloves and these may be woven or knitted. Some gloves combine leather and fabric. Vinyl is also used for gloves.

Sizes:
Glove length is measured by button length (one button is equal to one inch) from the base of the thumb on up the arm. One button reaches to the wrist; eight buttons to the middle of the arm; twelve buttons to the elbow; sixteen buttons to the shoulder. Men's and women's gloves are measured by the quarter inch in leather and half inch in fabric. Sizes range from five and one half to eight for women and seven to ten for men. Children's glove sizes range from zero to seven and are usually equal to half the child's age (that is, a six year old would wear size three). Gloves made of stretch yarns come in even fewer sizes. Most women's knitted gloves come in only one size to fit all. Some dress cuts and sewn styles are available in two sizes, A (six to seven) and B (seven to eight).

Styles:
Driving Glove: Short leather or knit and leather glove with ventilating holes and extra stitching to
provide a better grip while driving. Often has an open back and a snap at the wrist. Originally designed for race car drivers, it has been adapted for a fashion look with sportswear.

Fingerless Glove: A glove with fingers ending below the center joint, or no fingers at all; may be a fashion style or style designed for aerobics or sports activities.

Gauntlet: Glove with a triangular insert so that the glove flares above the wrist.

Mittens: Gloves that delineate the thumb, but do not have the separate fingers.
Used primarily for children's wear.

Mousquetaire: Long glove, usually eight to sixteen buttons, that has a vertical opening with buttons above the wrist. This enables the wearer to slip off the section covering the fingers and tuck it into the arm section, rather than removing the entire glove.

Novelty Glove: A glove with unusual trimming or combination of materials.

Shorties: Wrist-lengh gloves with opening on the side or in the center (palm up); it may be fastened with a button or snap.

Slip-On: Glove that has no fastenings and is easily pulled onto the hand.

Work Glove: Any type of glove designed for a particular work-related activity; may include protective and industrial gloves.

SCARVES

Materials:

Fabrics for scarves and shawls are unlimited. They include woven, knits, crochets, sheers, opaques, solids, prints, embroideries and laces. Silk, cotton, polyester, rayon, acrylic, nylon, wool, cashmere and metallics are used. Fine silk and challis scarves are screen printed with simple or intricate designs. Traditional patterns include paisleys, florals, animals, and geometrics. Colors and design change with fashion trends. Scarves and shawls are either square, oblong or triangular and of variouls sizes. The edges may be rolled, flat hemmed or fringed.

Styles:
Ascot: Originally a scarf or tie worn at the race track in Ascot, England. It is tied with the wide ends hanging over one another to form a knot; a stickpin holds it in place.

Bib: Square scarf folded into a triangle and worn with the point in front and the knot in the back; ends may tie in the back or tie again in the front. Also known as a cowboy scarf.

Bow: Oblong scarf tied into a bow.

Cheche: Knitted oblong scarf with the ends tied in knots.

Cravat: Piece of fabric or a scarf tied around the neck; also sometimes another name for a necktie.

Hacking: Oblong scarf folded in half lengthwise to form a loop then wrapped around the neck with the ends pulled through the loop.

Head Wrap: Any scarf tied to cover or adorn the head, including "babushkas" and turbans.

Jabot: Ruffled, pleated, embroidered, or lacy trimming worn around the neck.

Mantilla: Lace scarf worn over the head; adapted from one worn by Spanish women.

Muffler: Scarf, usually oblong, worn around the throat. It can be woven or knitted; originally worn for warmth.

Rosette: Narrow oblong of fabric tied at the throat with the ends twisted together and wound into a "rosette" shape; may also be used to finish a head wrap or a scarf sashed at the waist.

Ruana: Cape like covering that is open in the front and sides and overlaps at the neck; usually knee length or longer; may be worn belted.

Scarf: Decorative piece of fabric worn at or around the neck. It may be of varying sizes and shapes; square, oblong, triangular or circular.

Shawl: Square, oblong or triangular piece of cloth worn around the neck and shoulders; it is often fringed.

Stole: Long, straight scarf-like piece of cloth or fur worn by women in place of a coat.

UMBRELLAS

Nylon is the primary umbrella fabric. Cotton, polyester and other materials with water repellent finishes as well as vinyl, are also used. Colors, patterns, and prints provide the fashion difference.

Men's umbrellas have traditionally been black, but now navy blue, brown, tan and even fashion colors are being used.

Steel ribs, spreaders and rods may be brass plated (inexpensive), chrome plated or enameled. This gives a protective coating against rust. Handles can be made of wood, plastic, horn, cane, leather or metal.

Styles:
Automatic: Stick or folding umbrella that opens by pressing a button and is closed by pulling down on the sleeve; originally used for men's umbrellas, now also for women's. Available on some telescoping models.

Ballerina: Umbrella with a bell shaped canopy and a ruffled edge.

Bubble: Umbrella with a dome shaped canopy that completely covers the carrier's head and shoulders; it comes in clear vinyl so that the carrier can see through it.

Cocktail: Decorative umbrella with a small canopy.

Folding: Umbrella with a telescoping handle and folding ribs so that it can be collapsed to half its size when closed; used for travel or easy carrying.

Golf: Umbrella with a wide spread, striped canopy, and straight handle. Originally designed for use on a golf course; adapted as a man's fashion umbrella.

Oversized: Umbrellas with a larger that average canopy; usually in a fashion style.

Parasol: Originally synonymous with umbrella but now refer to a light umbrella used as a sunshade.

Stick: Umbrella with a non-collapsible shaft and ribs that do not fold.

Telescoping: Umbrella with a shaft made of tubes that collapse one inside another for compactness; when opened, the umbrella's shaft extends to full size.

Windproof: Umbrella that goes back into shape easily after being blown inside out.

 

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