Fashion Code for 2020
While the process of becoming a fashionista begins from learning how to design and sew your own clothes learning these fashion lingos will make you a part of fashion nexus. Learn more about Break the Fashion Code here ..
So here we go…
Arm Party, or Wrist Party:
Wearing a collection of assorted jewels (Bracelets, wrist bands) on the wrist or wearing multiple rings in the finger.
Who Was the Founder of the Brand Versace?
- A. Donatella Versace
- B. Thomas Burberry
- C. Gianni Versace
- D. Giorgio Armani
Avant Garde:
Clothing designed in an unusual manner neglecting the usual norms and boundaries. It is sophisticated, mysterious and striking.
Baesics:
It is nowhere related to the word basics. It is the oversized shirts, tees, sweaters that you borrow from your boyfriend or bae.
Basic:
It is used to describe an unappealing, uninteresting and predictable dress or a person. You would never use this term very often in the fashion fraternity as this is derogatory
Boho:
An unconventional and nomadic style. It’s a fashion term that expresses a non-conformist and eccentric style.
Capsule Collection:
Is a collection of things (apparel, accessories, shoes) designed with one common key element.
Cleat Shoes:
Is a kind of sports shoe which has a metal or rubber studs attached at the bottom.
Demi Bra:
Is a half cup bra in which the cups cover only half or 3/4th of the breasts creating lift and cleavage.
Drazer:
Is a hybrid of a dress and a blazer.
Everything:
In fashion terminology, everything is meant as an ultimate compliment.
Fierce:
It is used to describe something unprecedented and exceptional.
Frow:
The front row of the audience side where the VIPs are seated on a fashion runway show.
Grunge Fashion:
It is a music-related fashion. It is sporting a lazy look with ripped jeans and flannel shirts.
Haute Couture:
Custom-fit clothing which involves High-end design and dressmaking.
It:
suffixed with things/gained which gained popularity for the time being in the fashion world (“It bra”, “It girl”)
Jouy Print:
Cotton or linen fabric printed with landscapes and figures in a repeated manner.
Knock Off:
Replica or copy designs of a particular designer or brand.
LBD:
The little black dress. It is a very important staple in a woman’s wardrobe.
Look Book:
A published folio of styles, design ideas, and inspirations.
MBT Shoes:
MBT stands for Masai Barefoot Technology created for a natural balanced walking posture.
Neats:
Knee-length socks with evenly spaced designs.
On Fleek:
Something on fleek means something is perfect.
Passè:
Something that is no longer in fashion, or is not trending.
Quarter:
Is the portion of the show that covers the heel.
RTW:
Ready to wear created for the commercial market
Shoulder-Robing:
The act of wearing your jacket over your shoulders like a cape.
Thrift Store:
Have second items to be sold.
Unitard:
A skin-tight garment that covers the whole body from the neck to the wrists and ankles.
VPL:
Visible panty line.
Windsor Collar:
Also known as the full cutaway collar was specifically designed for the Duke of Windsor. The collar points are angled outwards instead of pointing down.
X Line:
Silhouette of a female or hourglass figure.
Yuppie:
The word was coined by the advertising industry in the 1980s to symbolize a particular type of work hard, play hard and well-groomed city person of either sex.
Zoot Suit:
A long loose-fitting suit with exaggerated patterns, padded shoulders with high waist trousers.
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