Fashion Terminology Flashcards
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What is the definition of style?
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- lines and details that distinguish one form of shape from another
- characterised by certain lines or details
2
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What is the definition of taste?
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- an individual’s opinion of what is appropriate or beautiful
3
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What is the definition of classic?
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- style or design that endures many seasons
- continually accepted
- timeless quality, simplicity
- meets the needs of many
4
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What is the definition of high fashion/haute couture?
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- new garment styles
- created to inspire fashion changes
5
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What are the characteristics of haute couture?
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- very expensive because of of exclusiveness, quality of fabric and excellent workmanship
- not mass produced
- high fashion remains high fashion only until it is accepted by a large number of people
- as soon as high fashion gains acceptance, it becomes fashion
- exclusive, original designs
6
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What is the definition of trends?
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- subtle or drastic changes
7
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What is the definition of a silhouette?
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- the outline of your body or of a garment
- formed by the lines of the garment
- three basic silhouettes: cylinder, triangle and bell
8
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What is the definition of design?
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- the individual interpretation of or variation in a style
- line, colour and texture together create a style that has its own distinctive image and silhouette
9
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What is the definition of a fad?
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- a fashion that is in high demand but short-lived
- too flashy
- poorly designed
- easily available
- extreme
10
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What is the definition of couture?
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- an establishment devoted to the creation of fashion
- where the designer develops their own ideas
- rather than trying to meet the requirements of individual customers
- couturier sells clothes to exclusive clientele
11
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What is the definition of fashion leaders?
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- not fashion creators
- head the fashion parade
- constantly seek distinction
- likely to launch a succession of fashions, not just one
12
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What is the definition of retrospective fashion (retro)?
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- fashion from the past that is reinvented with a modern twist
- imitate the style of a previous era
- not an original antique or vintage garment
- faithful copy of an older garment
- may be new or second hand
13
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What is the definition of fast fashion?
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- clothing collections based on the most recent fashion trends
- designed and manufactured quickly and inexpensively
- to allow the ordinary consumer to buy trendy styles at a lower price
14
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What is the definition of mass fashion?
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- clothing that is produced in large quantities
- cheaper fabrics creatively used to produce affordable fashion
- uses simple production techniques
- sold at cheaper prices
