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Deutsch: Crossover / Español: Crossover / Português: Crossover / Français: Crossover / Italiano: Crossover

A crossover in the fashion context refers to a style or garment that blends elements from different fashion categories or cultures, creating a hybrid look. This term can apply to clothing, accessories, and even broader fashion trends that combine influences from various sources to produce something new and unique.

Deutsch: Krone / Español: corona / Português: coroa / Français: couronne / Italiano: corona

Crown in fashion refers to an ornamental headpiece, often symbolizing royalty, authority, or prestige, and is used in various fashion contexts to make a statement or enhance an outfit.

Crushed Velvet refers to a type of velvet which actual looks like the Nap has been crushed in varying degrees. It gives a shimmering effect which can be quite elegant and modern. It

Deutsch: Kristall / Español: Cristal / Português: Cristal / Français: Cristal / Italiano: Cristallo /

Crystal may refer to as:

(1) the transparent cover that protects the face of the watch. The three most popular crystal types are acrylic, mineral and sapphire; and

(2) a glas

Cuban Heel refers of a thick, Stacked Heel with little or no curvature and tapered at the bottom; usually medium in heigh

Deutsch: Kubisches Zirkonium / Español: Circonio Cúbico / Português: Zircônia Cúbica / Français: Zircone Cubique / Italiano: Cubic Zirconia /

Cubic Zirconia which is usually abbreviated CZ, refers to a synthetic stone used to simulate diamond. The oxide of zirconium, it is induced to crystallise in the cubic system by bein

Deutsch: Manschette / Español: Puño / Português: Punho / Français: Manchette / Italian: Polsino

Cuff in the fashion context refers to the end part of a sleeve or pant leg that is folded, rolled, or sewn to create a finished edge. Cuffs are functional and decorative elements commonly found on shirts, blouses, jackets, and trousers. They can vary in style, size, and detail, often including buttons, snaps, or other fastenings, and play a key role in the overall design and fit of a garment.

Deutsch: Manschettenknöpfe / Español: Gemelos / Português: Abotoaduras / Français: Boutons de manchette / Italiano: Gemelli

Cufflinks in the fashion context are decorative fasteners used to secure the cuffs of a shirt, typically worn with formal attire. Unlike standard buttons, cufflinks are separate accessories inserted through the buttonholes of a shirt's cuffs, adding an element of sophistication and personal style. They are commonly used with dress shirts that have French or double cuffs, which lack traditional buttons.