The Fairchild Encyclopedia of Fashion Accessories is a comprehensive reference work covering the history, construction, materials, design, and contemporary use of fashion accessories. It examines both the components used to create accessories and the major categories of accessories found in fashion.

The encyclopedia covers belts, eyewear, footwear, gloves, handbags, headwear, hair accessories, jewellery, luggage, scarves, ties, umbrellas, watches, wigs and more. It also discusses textiles, leather, fur, feathers, gems, embroidery, closures, decorative materials and other accessory components, with illustrations and definitions of relevant fashion terminology.