Fashion Design Studio Unit 1

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The French term that literally means fine sewing. The finest clothing from fashion houses by major designers.

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Haute Couture

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The shape of a clothing style shown by its outer lines.

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Silhouette

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Wild and daring designs that are unconventional and startling. Usually disappear after a few years.

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Avant-garde

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A temporary, passing fashion. An item that has great appeal to many people for a short period of time.

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Fad

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Clothing mass produced in standard sizes and sold to customers without custom alterations.

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Ready to Wear

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A particular shape or type of apparel item. Determined by the design DETAILS that create its overall appearance.

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Style

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The MOVEMENT of fashion into the throughout the marketplace.

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Trend

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All the apparel a person owns including all garments and accessories.

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Wardrobe

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A garment made by cutting fabric pieces and then sewing them together to fit the body.

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Tailored

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Item of clothing that satisfies a basic need and continues to be in fashion acceptance over an extended period of time. Timeless.

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Classic