Abstract: A garment with a magnetically attachable garment accessory, including at least one magnet permanently affixed to the garment and at least one magnetic attachment body affixed to the garment accessory, the magnet capable of magnetically attaching to the attachment body. The garment and garment accessory can have a second set of complementary magnetic attachment elements, enabling the garment accessory to attach to the garment at two positions, thus spanning a portion of the garment. Because the garment accessory is readily detachable from the garment, the garment can easily be stylistically varied in innumerable ways.

Abstract: A decorative accessory for adorning a wearer's person, such as the arch area of the foot, and can also be interchangeably secured to a variety of different articles of clothing, accessories, or areas of the wearer's body. The decorative accessory includes an elongate strap, adjustment devices for adjustable expansion and contraction, and attachment devices for securing the decorative accessory to a variety of locations. The decorative accessory also has a fastening mechanism for removably attaching a variety of different decorative components such as charms, rings, and other jewelry to the decorative accessory.

Abstract: The fashion scarf with removable embellishments of the present invention and related disclosure includes a single piece of fabric material that is attached lengthwise forming an inner and outer surface. A series of attachment means are secured to each open end of the scarf and are concealed within the inside surface of the scarf. One set of attachment means is used to accommodate a starter bead assembly which consists of a ribbon with a plurality of decorative embellishments hanging from the bottom edge of the ribbon. The ribbon also contains a series of attachment means so that it can be removably secured to one or both ends of the scarf. A separate set of attachment means accommodates a plurality of single decorative embellishments that may be added and/or removed as necessary. The decorative embellishments may consist of charms, stones, gems or other decorative items. These decorative embellishments may be mixed and matched on either or both ends of the scarf to suit the taste of the user.

Abstract: An adjustable band includes a tube of material having an open first end and a second end, and a closing device at the open first end. A portion of the tube adjacent the second end may be inserted into the first end to form the band. The band has an adjustable circumference in accordance with a length of the inserted portion, which is secured to the first end by the closing device.

Abstract: A fabric based apparel, kit and method for its use and manufacture are disclosed and described. The kit for making a decorative article of clothing may include a fabric suitable for receiving decorative embellishments and artistic implements. The fabric may be flexible, colorfast for marking pen ink, colorfast for wax-based pigments, and colorfast for paint, suitable for receiving adhesives for attaching decorative embellishments, sewable, and substantially smooth. The fabric may also be configured and arranged in apparel form and suitable to be worn by a person. The kit may also include a set of decorative embellishments or a set of artistic implements for drawing or painting on the article of clothing. The decorative embellishments or artistic implements may be affixed by a user to the article of clothing to enhance and develop the creative expression of the user.

Abstract: A garment includes two or more subordinate images which may be visually superimposed to display a composite image by placing a part of the garment with a subordinate image across another part with another subordinate image, with parts of both subordinate images aligned from a viewing direction toward the front of the garment. By positioning different subordinate images on the back sides of both sleeves of a garment with long sleeves and another subordinate image on a front side of the garment, a plurality of composite images may be displayed. Selectively forming a sequence of composite images corresponds to a simple form of animation, in which a dynamic subject changes position relative to a static subject, or alternately in which a dynamic subject is represented at different instants of time. Subordinate images may optionally include text for creating selected sequences of words in corresponding sequences of composite images.

Abstract: A garment and brassiere accessory that is substantially triangular in shape having attachment straps (8) extending outward from upper corners (6) of the undergarment that may be looped around shoulder straps (14) of a brassiere (13). In addition, a lower corner (7) may be looped around a center portion (16) of the brassiere. An upper band (11) of preferably elastomeric material located along an upper edge (4) of the undergarment keeps the undergarment securely against a woman's chest while being worn. The undergarment is preferably constructed from two layers of material, an outer layer (17) and an inner layer (18) so that the outer layer hides any wrinkles or indentations (19) caused by the stress of the lower corner pulling on the inner layer while the undergarment is being worn. Additional features include extension straps (20) that allow a user to adapt the undergarment to a larger chest and/or brassiere size or to wear the undergarment without a brassiere and detachable jewelry.

Abstract: An iron-on pants leg or arm sleeve fabric extender used to either increase the number of times a child/person is able to wear a garment and/or to add personalized embellishments to articles of clothing. The additional fabric is simply attached by using a hot iron to affix the iron-on tape between the extender cuff and the article of clothing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skirt and pants construction. More particularly the invention relates to a skirt or pants that may be changed in length, style, configuration, and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jacket, coat and snow suit construction. More particularly the invention relates to a jacket or coat that may be changed in length, style, configuration and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.

Abstract: An article of clothing comprises four layers. A first layer of fabric is in the form of a wearable garment. A second layer of synthetic tricot fabric is attached to the first layer. A third layer of foam has the same shape and size as the second layer, is aligned with the second layer, and is heat fused to a horizontal fiber size of the tricot fabric. A fourth layer of loop material has the same shape and size as the third layer, is aligned with the third layer, has two sides both of which comprise nylon loops, and is heat fused to the fourth layer. A display item of a plurality of display items has a substantially smooth front portion and a back portion having a plurality of hooks. The display items are attachable and rearrangeable by joining the plurality of hooks to the loops of the fourth layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat construction. More particularly the invention relates to a hat or cap that may be changed in size and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.

Abstract: A cleavage enhancing push-up swimsuit designed to resemble a conventional swimsuit and consisting of a pair of padded cups (30), shoulder strings (31) and bottom string or strings (32) which are assembled in various manners. Wherein, the padded cups (30) include non-removable push-up pads (10) which have thin outside edges (11) and a thicker padding area (12). The thin outside edges (11) help conceal the presence of the push-up pads in the swimsuit design. The thicker padding area (12) is shaped to contour to the natural form of a woman's breast and to provide lift and cleavage enhancement. The cleavage enhancing push-up swimsuit does not utilize underwire and does not resemble the brassiere style of prior art.

Abstract: Removable fashion overlays for clothing are described herein that comprise: a) at least one piece of fabric overlay material; and b) at least one coupling apparatus, wherein the fabric overlay material is designed to be applied to a piece of clothing using the at least one coupling apparatus and wherein the fabric overlay material does not form a pocket.

Abstract: A pants garment has a pant leg extending vertically from about a hip region to a bottom hem, a slit extending upward from the hem, the slit vertically dividing the pant leg into a pair of mating slit edges ending at a terminus, a zipper for releasably closing the slit along the pair of mating slit edges, a gusset formed of a vertically pleated fabric material having a peripheral length sized to match the pair of mating slit edges, and snaps, buttons, zippers or hook and loop fasteners for removably attaching the peripheral length of the gusset to an interior region of the pant leg adjacent the pair of mating slit edges of the pant leg.

Abstract: A clothing system includes a set of first pants having a corresponding set of first cuffs and includes a second of second pants having a corresponding set of second cuffs. The sets of pants have different size ranges, but each set has the same outside circumference on the legs of the pants for that set. Each of cuffs in a set has the same inside circumference that will fit the outside circumference for the legs of the corresponding set of pants. Fasteners on the inside circumferences of the cuffs are used to attach and hold the cuffs to fasteners on the outside circumference of the pant legs.

Abstract: Provided are novelty clothes and bags with neodymium magnets affixed to their material for attaching magnetic toys. Also, provided is a method of decorating clothes or bags, which method is attaching the magnets under patches sewn, or affixed in other way to the material of clothes or bags, and magnetically attaching the magnetic toys to that patches.

Abstract: A sequin (4), comprising a carrier layer (1), a gemstone (2, 3) or a plurality of gemstones (2, 3) being arranged on one side of the carrier layer (1).

Abstract: A ski goggle having a one-sided transparent film applied to the lens and the method of using the one-sided transparent film. The one-sided transparent film comprises a transparent side, a non-transparent side, and a design, which may include, but is not limited to, a logo, slogan, advertisement, words or a statement. The one-sided transparent film is coupled to the lens of the ski goggle, wherein the transparent side faces the same direction as the interior side of the lens and the non-transparent side faces the same direction as the exterior side of the lens. This design may be distinctly viewed from the exterior side of the lens, but not from the interior side of the lens; thereby not impairing the user's vision.

Abstract: A three dimensional crown that is permanently affixed to the outside of a helmet that is used for either work or individualized sports for either children or adults.

Abstract: An article of clothing can carry religious or spiritual indicia, which is hidden from an ordinary observer. For example and not limitation, the article of clothing can include shirts, pants, dresses, sweaters, suits, hats, belts, ties, footwear, in which religious or spiritual indicia is printed/embroidered in a concealed location. In an exemplary embodiment, the indicia is embroidered on the article of clothing in black ink. The religious or spiritual indicia can include religious or spiritual text, images, or a combination thereof. The hidden indicia permit the wearing of the article of clothing in any environment, particularly in those that do not permit articles of clothing containing outward messages. Now a user has the opportunity to express faith through a classic and elegant line of quality clothes that is both inspirational and can be worn in any environment.

Abstract: A decorative object connectable to a connected object includes a connecting member connected to the connected object, a stylish decorative member fixed to an end of the connecting member, and a light emitting device installed in the stylish decorative member. Another end of the connecting member has a positioning portion, and the positioning portion includes a passage with an opening on both ends. The stylish decorative member has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the bottom surface is used for connecting the connecting member. A corresponding internal side of the top surface of the stylish decorative member has a contact portion. The light emitting device has a power switch installed corresponding to the contact portion, such that when an external force is exerted onto the stylish decorative member, the contact portion is in contact with the power switch to turn on the power of the light emitting device.

Abstract: One embodiment of a garment item which allows wearers to count down or up to any occasion. The embodiment consists of a patch (13), frame (12) and separators (19) on the garment. In conjunction with our incomplete sentence slogans and the combination of numerical appliqués created from base (14) and hook (16), a wearer can look forward to almost any occasion and communicate his or her message to the world.

Abstract: A device for attaching a design element to a strap of a swim goggle is disclosed. The design element is attached to a substantially planar member, which is secured to the swim goggle strap through a connecting member. The substantially planar member and the connecting member may have various shapes, sizes and orientations. The substantially planar member and the connecting member may be made of soft, flexible material, which is not capable of slicing or cutting the swim goggle strap. The substantially planar member and the connecting member may be constructed without any sharp edges to prevent injury to the swimmer. The substantially planar member and the connecting member may be made of non-corroding material, and which is not subject to discoloration due to the presence of chlorine and other chemicals in swimming pool water.

Abstract: A cover for an eyewear strap is provided. The cover may include a first member, a second member associated with the first member and movable toward and away from the first member, and a fastener connected to the first member and the second member for removably connecting the first member to the second member. The cover may be adapted to receive an eyewear strap between the first and second members when the first and second members are disconnected, and the cover may be securable to the eyewear strap when the first and second members are connected together.

Abstract: Tights worn by juvenile dancers are provided with an embellishment on one of the legs to provide a visual cue and/or tactile cue which functions to assist the wearer in determining which leg is the right leg and which leg is the left leg. Thus, when the juvenile dancer is instructed to respond with their right or left leg, the embellished dance tight helps them to determine which leg to move. The embellishment (or a portion thereof) is provided on the front thigh area of one of the legs, preferably at the center of the thigh area or above. Locating the embellishment (or a portion thereof) at the middle of the thigh area (or above) advantageously allows the wearer to readily see the embellishment, with or without the aid of a mirror, without the need for the wearer to bend at the waist and without the need for the wearer to raise their foot. Alternatively, or in addition, the embellishment (or a portion thereof) may be provided at a knee area of one of the legs.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an apparel article, such as an article of clothing, that includes a pre-worn piece as a design element integral with the article of clothing. The pre-worn piece may be, for example, a cut-out of an athletic jersey, a uniform, a shirt or the like, formed in a particular design pattern, that was worn by a member of a sports team such as a professional sports team. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for marketing an article or articles in a line of apparel, such as sporting goods apparel, with such pre-worn pieces affixed to the articles as integral design elements.

Abstract: Apparel comprising communications elements which are removably attachable to the apparel, and which may be dynamic in nature. The apparel may comprise fasteners such hook and loop material, snap fasteners, buttons, magnets, and others. The communications elements may comprise graphic elements such as letters, numbers, symbols, and depictions of people, animals, recognizable objects, light emitting elements, sound emitting elements, and any combination of the foregoing elements. The communications elements may comprise corresponding fasteners that enable attachment to and ready removal from the apparel. Light and sound emitting elements may be provided with variable output features, such as variation in light and sound levels, frequency of intermittent operation, and the like. Control of variation may be at the discretion of the person wearing the apparel bearing such light and sound emitting elements.

Abstract: An article of apparel with interchangeable appliques with attachment mechanisms that are used to decorate and modify the appearance of the apparel design having one or more detachable decorative elements replaceably coupled thereto, the article of apparel having substantially all exposed cloth surfaces made of a material having a multiplicity of loop elements, the detachable decorative elements having a multiplicity of buttons, snaps and hook elements engaging the loop elements of the material.

Abstract: A user wearable wire control system and associated processes that can be utilized to control a dangling wire along a user's body. The user wearable wire control system includes a first layer and second layer that are configured to form a sleeve with a hollow portion disposed therein. The sleeve is adapted to encase a least a portion of a wire. The sleeve includes a first aperture at a first end portion configured to allow at least a portion of the wire to enter the sleeve and a second aperture at a second end portion configured to allow at least a portion of the wire to exit the sleeve. As such, a wire that would otherwise dangle loosely along the body of a user may be at least partially encased in the sleeve and may reduce the danger and/or inconvenience of a dangling wire.

Abstract: A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a strip that encircles and is attached to the garment appendage at a distance from the free end of the garment appendage. The reflective tape is bonded to the underside of the strip or to the garment appendage.

Abstract: A reversible hat may include a first portion of the reversible hat being a first color which corresponds to a home team color and a second portion of the reversible hat being a second color which corresponds to a away team color. The first portion may be an external surface of the hat, and the second portion may be an internal surface of the hat. The first portion may be a front surface of the hat, and the second portion may be a back surface of the hat. The hat may include a peripheral band with indicia, and the indicia may include a logo. A reversible headband may include a first surface being a first color corresponding to a home team, and a second surface may be a second color corresponding to an away team. The first surface may include a first indicia, and the second surface may include a second indicia. The first indicia may be a logo, and the first indicia may be a catchphrase. The second indicia may be a logo, and the second indicia may be a catch phrase.

Abstract: A process for the production of a gemstone arrangement comprising a plurality of gemstones which are held by a flexible carrier in receiving openings, and wherein the gemstones each have a setting surface and a visible surface and are so arranged in the desired arrangement or randomly distributed that the visible surfaces are on one side of a notional surface and the setting surfaces are on the other side of the notional surface, wherein a carrier material is applied in fluid form to the setting surfaces and between them and after hardening forms the flexible carrier.

Abstract: An article of clothing comprises four layers. A first layer of fabric is in the form of a wearable garment. A second layer of synthetic tricot fabric is attached to the first layer. A third layer of foam has the same shape and size as the second layer, is aligned with the second layer, and is heat fused to a horizontal fiber size of the tricot fabric. A fourth layer of loop material has the same shape and size as the third layer, is aligned with the third layer, has two sides both of which comprise nylon loops, and is heat fused to the fourth layer. A display item of a plurality of display items has a substantially smooth front portion and a back portion having a plurality of hooks. The display items are attachable and rearrangeable by joining the plurality of hooks to the loops of the fourth layer.

Abstract: A flip-flop or other article of apparel includes a fastening member at least a substantial portion of which is embedded into article of apparel and releaseably receives mating fastening member that is attached to an ornament.

Abstract: An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks.

Abstract: A decorative element (7) including a multitude of gems, wherein the gems are distributed on an adhesive layer and are held by the adhesive layer and wherein the adhesive layer (2) is applied on an elongate body (1) whose longitudinal extent is a multiple greater than its cross-sectional periphery.

Abstract: A product and process involve providing customized garments. The garment comprises a main body having inner and outer surfaces. At least one pocket having a first inner surface and a first outer surface defines a slot between the outer surface of the main body and the first inner surface of the pocket. The pocket is affixed to the outer surface of the main body, with the pocket having an opening there into. An insert is selectively slidably receivable within and removable from the slot. The insert has a flap portion at one end thereof and protruding outside of and at least partially over the pocket and containing inscriptions thereon. The insert is secured within the pocket such that it is easily removable there from. An inventory process of manufacture and product of the process are also disclosed.

Abstract: An over the elbow glove made up of fabric or other materials that creates a sleeve base using friction to keep it in place. Sewn into any seam of the glove/sleeve construction is fabric or other materials of any shape and proportion making a fabricated wing. The wearer's arm is used like a ballast to carry the wing.

Abstract: One embodiment of a body material designated as a stripe or design (4) which contiguously mates couples and attaches to FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively. In addition 5 and 6 may also attach to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in areas 1, 2 and 3 by means of Velcro. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A ball marker patch is described which contains a magnet embedded within two layers of material in a magnet pocket, where the external layer has advertising space on both the patch portion and the magnet pocket portion, which combined with possible advertising space of the outer face of the ball marker, provides three separate advertising spaces as opposed to the single advertising space available in previous caps. The patch can be permanently or removably attached to a variety of parts of various items of clothing. Because the magnet pocket contains curved edges, the ball marker is easy to remove from the magnet pocket.

Abstract: An inexpensive and highly decorative band that may be used to adorn a user's sock. In one example embodiment, the band is used to decorate a child's sock for certain social activities such as church, school events and wedding ceremonies, etc. The decorative band uses an elastomeric material which easily adjusts to the child's or user's leg. The article is worn around the open end of the sock. The highly decorative band is compatible with all sock materials. One novel feature of the highly fashionable band is the use of invisible thread that prevents the unsightly staining of the highly decorative band. The highly fashionable band utilizes a braided elastomeric material for extra strength and durability.

Abstract: A clothing system having a plurality of different clothing articles that are designed to be used with interchangeable decorative elements. Each of the clothing articles are of a different size or style, and include one or more securing portions that permit one or more decorative, elements to be removably attached to the clothing article. The decorative elements can be removed from one clothing article for attachment to another clothing article so that the same decorative elements can be worn with any of the clothing articles in the system.

Abstract: Clothing with complementary designs. A plurality of upper body garmnents is disclosed, each with at least one design segment. The design segments are designed to mutually complement, so that when the design segments are placed adjacent each other they form a unified design. In this fashion a visual team or group identity is created, and the aesthetic appearance of the individuals wearing the upper body garments bearing design segments is enhanced. The instant invention may be used with individuals riding motorcycles in tandem, jet skiers, sledders, rowing teams, etc. A method of use is also disclosed wherein individuals wearing the upper body garments with design segments are positioned so that the design segments form a unified design.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an article of clothing having a lighting system that may be laundered with the clothing without damage to the electrical components of such system, comprising a light module that encapsulates and seals an electrical circuit coupled by one or more wires to a number of LEDs that are contained within a separate, leak-proof decorative patch. The patch is formed by a plastic base having an outer periphery that may be affixed to the article of clothing, such as by stitching, and a plastic cover preferably heat-sealed about its peripheral edge to the base defining a cavity between them within which the LEDs are mounted.

Abstract: A reflective and phosphorescent garment for use by humans or pets, as well as the method of manufacture. The garment includes light reflective capabilities as well as phosphorescent capabilities enabling the garment to simultaneously radiate and reflect light, thereby optimizing visibility. In the preferred embodiment, a visual means may be applied to a fabric member. Then a phosphorescent substance and a reflective substance may be applied to enhance the wearer's visibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a badge which is provided for being attached to clothing (1; 18). The badge (13) comprises a second fastener member (8) adapted to be snap-fitted onto a complementary first fastener member (2) 10 on a piece of clothing (1; 18). Preferably, the second fastener member (8) is composed of a top part (17; 28) and a bottom part (15; 29) engaging the top part with part of the badge (13) sandwiched in between them, such that the second fastener member (8) is firmly fixed on the badge. The invention further relates to a piece of clothing comprising a basic part (1, 15 18), adapted to be worn in itself, and at least one additional part (3-7, 13) which is removably attachable to the basic part (1, 18) by means of snap fasteners. The snap fasteners comprise a plurality of first fastener members (2) which are provided on the basic part (1, 18) in a decorative pattern at regular distances from each other and at least one 20 complementary second fastener member (8) on the additional part (3-7, 13).

Abstract: A thong panty or thong bathing suit with detachable interchangeable jewelry constructed of a generally triangular shaped front piece and a jewelry thong formed by three beaded strings each having one end connected to a central member and one free end equipped with a clasp for connecting to three rings at three corners of the front piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of headwear having a material representing a sport ball, including stitching resembling the sport ball, covering all or a portion of the brim or head-covering portion of the headwear.

Abstract: A wearable garment with a stitched or otherwise secured accessory, which is preferably a one piece PVC or injection moulded plastic accessory. The accessory includes a base for attachment to the garment and a disk in the general shape of a bottle cap and bottle flange. The disk is attached together with the base by a flexible tether. The base unit is glued, stitched or otherwise attached to the wearable garment and the, bottle cap shape, is snapped onto the base unit.