Fashion Terms:

Get familiar with some everyday Fashion Terms :

1. Adoption

A copy of garment having featured likes that of an original.

2. ATELIER (AN - TEL - JAY)

A work man or shop where the models are made and duplicated.

3. BOUTIQUE

A French word which means a small shop where the garments and accessories are sold.

4. CHIC

Smart or stylish.

5. COLLECTION

Group of models shown by a designer.

6. COUTURE (KO - TOUR)

It means dressmaking I.e. made to order.

7. COUTURE (KO-TOUR -JAY)

Male culture designer

8. COUTURIER (KO-TOUR-JAIR)

Female couture designer.

9. HAOTE - COUTURE (OAT - KO - TOUR)

Fine dress making that means High fashion.

1. LINE FOR LINE

Duplicate copy ,an exact copy of a style originated by a foreign designer.

1. LINE

Line means collection.

2. MANNEQUIN

Mannequins are the professional models who actually wear the garments.

3. MODEL

It refers to the garment itself and not to the mannequin.

4. NEEDLE TRADE

It is used in the industries of dress making millinery (hat making industry) and manufacture of accessories.

5. OPENING

The first showing of a new collection usually refers to as opening.