Foodless and sleepless, Ms. Dennis had answered approximately 70 messages over the weekend, at least half from accessory designers urging her to push their wares with the stars.

Akiko Tanabe (accessory designer)

"I love accessories and working with accessory designers," Ms. Sui said.

Fashion houses and accessory designers both face unique challenges specific to their industry.

The fact that many of the accessory designers interviewed at the pier show started their businesses less than two years ago is another indication of the market's strength.

A group of accessory designers will now head for Paris in September to take part in the Paris Pret.

Paloma Picasso, the accessory designer, came upon her distinctive look by playing with a Polaroid camera.

Ms. Shaub is a milliner, accessory designer and, since two weeks ago, owner of her self-named shop at 232 Mulberry Street between Prince and Spring Streets.

It's a fantasy pajama party, with guests being asked to wear glamorous lounge wear, and accessory designers contributing dreamy sleepwear to be modeled and auctioned off.

Ji-yeon is an accessory designer.