Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Fashion: A popular style in clothing, accessories, or overall appearance that changes over time.

Trend:  A general direction in which fashion is developing or changing.

Style: A distinctive way of expressing oneself through clothing, accessories, or personal appearance.

Textile: A type of fabric or cloth used in fashion design.

Fashion Capital: A city known for influencing global fashion trends (e.g., Milan, Paris, New York, London).

Accessories: Items that complement an outfit, such as jewelry, bags, and scarves.

Personal Style: An individual's unique way of dressing that reflects their personality.

Merchandising: The business side of fashion, including promoting and selling clothing.

Garment: Describes single pieces of clothing, such as a dress, a pair of pants, a suit, a jacket, or a jumper.

Gown : A long dress, often floor-length, traditionally worn for formal or special occasions. In fashion, gowns are designed with elegant fabrics can range from simple styles to very decorative designs.

Apparel: Describes anything that can be worn on the body, whether clothing, garments, footwear, or accessories.

Outfit: Unlike ‘Garment,’ which describes a single piece of clothing, an ‘Outfit’ is a combination of ‘Apparel’ (garments, footwear, and accessories) intended to be worn together (as in curated and assembled to depict a fashion style or way of dressing.)

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