Fashion terminology Flashcards
Define fashion
Style of clothing that a specific group of people, accepts and wears in a specific place, at a specific time
Fashion is shown to consumers through advertising, music videos, movies
Define fashion style
Differences/additions whereby similar products are distinguished from one another
Usually lines distinguish different forms
Define silhouette
Shape of a clothing style based on its outer lines
What are the three basic silhouettes
Cylinder
Triangle
Bell
Define a fashion trend
General direction that fashion styles take
Define contemporary/standard fashion
Currently accepted/worn
Mass produced and sold at chain stores
Remain for 2 to 3 years
Define Haute couture/high fashion
Means fine sewing
Sold by fashion houses
New, unique, exclusive styles
High prices - rich/fashion leaders
Only successful if accepted by fashion leaders
Define a fashion fad
Fashion with a sudden burst of popularity
Great appeal for a short time
Usually lasts one season
Poor/extreme design
Define classic styles/timeless fashion
Basic need
In fashion for an extended period of time
Good investment
Always elegant, good quality
Eg: denim jeans, black pants, little black dress, button down shirts, suits, cardigans
Define fashion revival/retrospective fashion
Design based on previous era
Imitate styles, given new look/modern slant
Never exactly the same
Might only use silhouette/sleeve shape
Adapted to suit needs of current era
Vintage/antique garments - eco-friendly
Influences determining contemporary fashion
International fashion shows
Celebrities
Inspiration from previous eras
