Fashion Design Terminology

Fashion is:

• The current acceptable style.

• Daring designs that are unconventional and startling.

• A specific version of variation of a style.

• Any article of clothing.

 Accessories are:

•   The current acceptable style.

• Daring designs that are unconventional and startling.

• A specific version of variation of a style.

• Articles added to complete or enhance an outfit.

The definition of avant-garde is:

• The current acceptable style.

• Daring designs that are unconventional and startling.

• A specific version of variation of a style.

• Any article of clothing.

A classic item of clothing:

• Is a temporary, passing fashion.

•  Is any article of clothing.

• Will be in fashion over an extended period of time.

• Will be daring and startling to the public.

A fad or craze is:

•  Is a temporary, passing fashion.

•  Is any article of clothing.

• Will be in fashion over an extended period of time.

• Will be daring and startling to the public.

The fashion cycle is:

• A temporary, passing fashion

•  The introduction, rise, peak, and decline of a garment.

• Any garment that goes out of style quickly.

• When a garment is the most popular and worn by the majority.

A garment is:

• A temporary, passing fashion.

• Any article of clothing.

•  A particular design, shape or type of apparel.

• A specific version of variation of a style

Haute couture:

• Is daring designs that are unconventional and startling.

• A specific version of variation of a style.

• Is the finest of dress making – one of kind designs.

• Any article of clothing.

Ready to wear:

• Is a line of clothing produced for celebrities.

• Is fabric wrapped or hung on the body.

•  Is clothing that is mass produced in standard sizes.

• The movement of a fashion into the marketplace.

Tailored clothing is

•  Created with fabric that is wrapped or hung on the body.

• Made by cutting pieces of fabric and then sewing them together to fit the body.

• Created with woven fabric intended for window coverings.

• Only made by Jimmy Choo and Ralph Lauren.