All the fashion terms you need to know to work in fashion

Technical terms, anglicisms... the fashion world is full of concepts that are often misleading.

All the fashion terms you need to know to work in fashion

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Either way, we've put together a "Fashion Glossary" with all the terms you need to know if your goal is to work in fashion. Take note.

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Quilted

It is the quilting of a lifetime. Soft fabric - cotton, cut silk, wool... - lined in the interlining of a garment to achieve a fluffy effect on it. 

No-gender

We can also refer to this concept with words such as genderless, gender neutral or genderless. In all cases it refers to design without gender definition that rejects the labels of masculine and feminine. This term has gained relevance in recent years thanks to the celebration of an industry that tries to be increasingly inclusive. 

Models in between

They are those models whose physique would be framed between a large size and what has been normatively considered a standard size in fashion. Again, it is closely related to inclusivity by giving visibility to that which is in the middle, in no man's land, the gray scale. 

Sustainability

Fundamental in 2020, sustainability refers to those garments and collections manufactured under an environmentally friendly process and a social commitment to the workers who are part of the production chain. It is one of the pillars of the fashion of the future and has many nuances that are worth knowing.

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Sustainability is one of the pillars of the fashion of the future and has many nuances that should be known. A must in any Fashion Glossary. 

 

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Made to order

It is still the "work to order" of a lifetime. It is an expression that has gained importance as we move into 2020, however, there are independent brands that already use this formula to avoid waste and overproduction. It is, along with sustainability, another of the cornerstones of the challenges facing the industry.

Fake fur

Stella McCartney has been using animal fur, leather and fur substitutes since its beginnings. And more and more brands are renouncing the use of animal fur in their collections. Giorgio Armani and Gucci have been among the latest to announce this.

Cruelty free

Along the lines of fake fur but one step further. The cruelty free label is used to refer to fabrics and work processes that are 100% animal friendly. Vegan fur is one of the most illustrative examples. In the case of beauty, for example, it refers to products that do not contain animal products and have not been tested on animals. 

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Shacket

It refers to the outerwear garment, half jacket half shirt, and is also known as overshirt. The term comes from the union of "shirt" and "jacket", resulting in a piece that oscillates between two garments and is one of the most powerful trends of the season. 

Skort

From the union of "skirt- and "short" is born the "skort" (or mini-skirt-pants), so fashionable last summer but that usually makes its appearance, to a greater or lesser extent, when the summer season approaches. 

Cut Out

Strategic and unexpected openings that make their appearance in dresses and tops in trend and that leave just the right inches of skin in sight. In reality it would be something like special little necklines in surprising places. 

Front-row

This is a term that, until the arrival of the pandemic, was a must in any fashion dictionary. However, the new normal questions the long-term survival of physical fashion shows and, consequently, of the longed-for "front row".

Wrap Dress

It is one of Diane Von Furstenberg's favorite basic silhouettes. It refers to the dress that is tied at the waist by crossing its sides in an opposite way to tighten and enhance the silhouette.

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