Fashion Terminology Guide Under 40 Characters

Fashion Etymology and Terminology

Fashion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fashion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Style ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Trend/Popular Fashion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Couture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sample of intricate embroidery done on a custom made gown Marie Antoinette movie costume gowns

Haute Couture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Haute couture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture collection Ellie Saab Bridal Haute Couture collection Valentino Haute Couture collection

Charles worth ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Bridge fashion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pret-a-Porter ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Classic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fad ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Collection A line of products manufactured for a particular season, as those developed by a fashion designer.

Silhouette ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adaptation ,[object Object],[object Object]

Knock offs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Motifs ,[object Object],[object Object]

Trimmings Something added as decoration or ornament, especially a band or lace or embroidery on clothing.

Boutique ,[object Object],[object Object]

Hue ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Value Value is a measure of where a particular colour lies along the lightness-darkness axis.

Intensity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Toile ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Atelier ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fashion forecast ,[object Object]

Avant Garde ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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