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Deutsch: Aromatherapie / Español: Aromaterapia / Português: Aromaterapia / Français: Aromathérapie / Italiano: Aromaterapia

Aromatherapy in the fashion context refers to the use of essential oils and fragrances in clothing and accessories to enhance the wearer's mood, well-being, and sensory experience. Aromatherapy is integrated into fabrics, textiles, or fashion products with the goal of combining style with wellness, leveraging the soothing or invigorating properties of certain scents like lavender, eucalyptus, or chamomile.

Deutsch: Artikel / Español: Artículo / Português: Artigo / Français: Article / Italiano: Articolo

Article in the fashion context refers to an individual item or piece of clothing or accessory that is part of a wardrobe or collection. The term is similar to "item" and is often used interchangeably in fashion and retail settings to describe specific garments, footwear, or accessories available for purchase or worn as part of an outfit.

Deutsch: ASOS / Español: ASOS / Português: ASOS / Français: ASOS / Italiano: ASOS

ASOS (As Seen On Screen) is a British online fashion and cosmetic retailer known for offering a wide range of affordable, trendy clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products for men and women. Founded in 2000, ASOS has become one of the leading online fashion destinations globally, appealing primarily to young, fashion-conscious consumers. The brand is known for its vast product variety, inclusive sizing, and commitment to showcasing diverse styles that cater to different body types and fashion preferences.

Deutsch: Aspekt / Español: Aspecto / Português: Aspecto / Français: Aspect / Italiano: Aspetto

In the fashion context, an aspect refers to a specific element, characteristic, or perspective that contributes to the overall design, function, or perception of clothing, accessories, or the industry as a whole. It can encompass aesthetic, functional, cultural, or environmental dimensions of fashion.

Assaba headband worn by Berber women.
Berber are people of North Africa, primarily Muslim people living in settled or nomadic tribes from Morocco to Egypt

Deutsch: Aufgabe / Español: Asignación / Português: Tarefa / Français: Affectation / Italiano: Assegnazione /

Assignment is a Modeling term referring to a job which a Model is hired. Assigment is the same thing as a booking or modeling job whereby a Model is paid for services performed - runway/catwalk, print, trade shows and other types of employment associated with modeling.

Assuit refers to a fabric from Egypt in which tiny bits of metal are attached into net fabric or tulle to create a design. The Egyptian name means "tulle with metal". The name "Assui

Asterism is a jewelry term referring to the "star effect" seen in some stones when cut en Cabochon.