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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Footwear and accessories Footwear & accessories Shoes, leather goods, bags and related sewn products. Schuhe und Accessoires
Translations
DE Schuhe und Accessoires
FR Chaussures et accessoires
ES Calzado y accesorios
IT Calzature e accessori
CN 鞋类和配饰
VN Giày dép và phụ kiện
Not to be confused with Accessories is broader than fashion accessories alone.