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    This document defines various fashion terminology including accessories, apparel, avant-garde, classic, composite, design detail, draped, fad, fashion, fashion cycle, fit, garment type, haute couture, ready to wear, silhouette, style, tailored, trend, and wardrobe. Key terms include accessories being items that enhance an outfit, avant-garde meaning unconventional styles ahead of the current fashion, and classic referring to timeless styles that remain popular over extended periods of time. The fashion cycle describes the introduction, rise, peak, decline, and obsolescence of different styles.

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    Fashion Terminology

    1. Accessories
     Articles added to complete or enhance an outfit.
    (Shoes, jewelry, belts, handbags, etc.)
    2. Apparel
     All men's, women's, and children's clothing.
    3. Avant-Garde
     A French expression that in the
    clothing industry means being
    ahead of fashion.
     Wild, daring and
    unconventional.
     “Far Out” and does not
    appeal to most people.
     Disappears after a few years.
    4. Classic
     Clothing that
    continues to be in
    fashion over an
    extended period of
    time. Sometimes
    called “timeless.”
     Examples: Dress
    pants, sheath dress,
    A-line skirt, button-up
    dress shirt, jeans, little
    black dress, etc.
    5. Composite
     A garment that is a combination of tailored
    and draped construction.
    6. Design Detail
     The various garment parts that distinguish different styles:
    Necklines, collars, sleeves, bodice, lapels, hemlines, etc.
     A T-shirt is a garment type, the neckline changes the
    style of that garment. (Example: Crew Neck T-Shirt, Henley
    T-Shirt, V-Neck T-Shirt, etc.)
    Crew Neck Henley V-Neck
    7. Draped
     Wrapped or hung on the body and usually held
    in place with pins, buttons, toggles, sash or belt.
    8. Fad
     A temporary and passing fashion. It has
    great appeal to many for a short time.
     Examples: Platform shoes, leg warmers,
    jelly shoes, shoulder pads etc.
    9. Fashion
     The currently
    accepted style
    that is favored by
    a large segment
    of the public.
    10. Fashion Cycle
     A cycle of the rise, popularity, and decline of a
    particular style.
     Every fashion passes through 5 stages:
    Introduction
    Rise
    Peak
    Decline
    Obsolete
    10. Fashion Cycle
    INTRODUCTION
    When a fashion is introduced into the market.
    RISE
    When a fashion gains in popularity.
    PEAK
    When a fashion reaches its height of popularity.
    DECLINE
    When a fashion begins to drop in popularity.
    OBSOLETE
     When a fashion is no longer popular.
    11. Fit
     The right size or how tight or loose the clothing is on
    the person wearing it.
    12. Garment Type
     A category of clothing.
    Dress
    Coat
    Suit
    Sweater
    Pants
    Etc.
    13. Haute Couture
    (oat-koo-TOUR)
     French for “Fine
    Sewing”.
     The finest clothing from
    fashion houses by
    major designers.
     Made for individual
    customers.
     Original, one-of-a-kind
    and expensive
    designs.
     Red Carpet / Met Gala
    14. Ready to Wear
     Clothing mass produced in standard sizes and
    sold to customers without custom alterations.
    15. Silhouette
     The shape of a clothing style shown by its
    outer lines.
    16. Style
     A particular design, shape or type of apparel item. The
    style of a garment is determined by the distinct features
    that create its overall appearance.
     Specific design details create specific styles. For
    example: sheath, shift and princess are all different styles
    of dresses.
    Sheath Dress Shift Dress Princess Dress
    17. Tailored
     A garment made by cutting fabric pieces and
    then sewing them together to fit the body.
    18. Trend
     The movement of a fashion into and through the
    marketplace.
     Changes in: hemlines, waistlines, color, shoe style, etc.
     Trends repeat every 20-30 years.
    Skirt Length Cycle
    19. Wardrobe
     All the apparel a person owns including all
    garments and accessories.

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