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Glossary of Fashion
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Resort Collection
Deutsch: Resortkollektion / Español: Colección de Resort / Português: Coleção Resort / Français: Collection de Resort / Italian: Collezione Resort
Resort Collection in the fashion context refers to a pre-season line of clothing designed for vacations and travel, particularly aimed at warm-weather destinations. These collections, also known as "cruise collections" or "holiday collections," typically feature lightweight, versatile pieces that are suitable for leisurely activities, beachwear, and resort stays.
Chambray
Deutsch: Chambray / Español: Chambray / Português: Cambraia / Français: Chambray / Italiano: Chambray
In the Fashion context, Chambray is a lightweight, plain-weave fabric traditionally made from cotton, known for its soft texture, breathability, and denim-like appearance. It is commonly used in shirts, dresses, casual trousers, and lightweight jackets, offering the aesthetic appeal of denim with the comfort and lightness of fine cotton. Chambray is favored for its versatility, all-season wearability, and casual yet refined look.
Velour
Deutsch: Velours / Español: Terciopelo / Português: Veludo / Français: Velours / Italiano: Velluto
Velour is a soft, plush fabric with a texture similar to velvet, commonly used in fashion for making garments, accessories, and upholstery. It is typically made from cotton, polyester, or a blend of synthetic fibers, offering a luxurious feel with added stretch and comfort. Velour is popular for casual and formal wear, including tracksuits, dresses, and eveningwear.
Versatility in Design
Deutsch: Vielseitigkeit im Design / Español: Versatilidad en el diseño / Português: Versatilidade no design / Français: Polyvalence du design / Italiano: Versatilità nel design
Versatility in design in the fashion context refers to the ability of a garment, accessory, or collection to be worn or styled in multiple ways, making it adaptable to different occasions, seasons, or personal preferences. It focuses on functionality, transformability, and timeless appeal, allowing fashion pieces to serve multiple purposes.
Template
Deutsch: Vorlage / Español: Plantilla / Português: Molde / Français: Gabarit / Italiano: Modello
In the Fashion context, a Template refers to a predefined guide or structure used in various stages of garment design, pattern making, manufacturing, or branding. Templates in fashion serve as reproducible frameworks that help designers, pattern makers, and manufacturers maintain consistency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the creative and production process.
Charles James (1906-1978)
- Charles James (1906-1978) : Charles James refers to a fashion designers who was born in Sandhurst, England in 1906. Charles James began designing in the 1920's and in 1926, he opened a hat shop named "Charles Boucheron