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French word for dressmaker, seamstress. From Old
Deutsch: Titelbild / Español: Portada / Português: Capa / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertina
Cover in the fashion context refers to the front page or the leading visual of a fashion magazine, book, or catalog. This prominent position is typically used to Showcase an iconic image, model, or celebrity, often wearing current high-fashion clothing and accessories. The cover is a critical Aspect of fashion publications as it captures the essence of the current issue and appeals to the aesthetic sensibilities of the readership.
Deutsch: Cowboy-Programmierung / Español: Programación de vaquero / Português: Programação cowboy / Français: Programmation cowboy / Italiano: Programmazione cowboy
Cowboy coding refers to an unstructured, ad-hoc approach to software development or creative processes, characterized by a lack of formal methodologies, documentation, or long-term planning. While the term originates from software engineering, it has been adopted in the fashion industry to describe similarly improvisational workflows, particularly in fast-paced design environments where rapid prototyping and iterative adjustments take precedence over systematic processes. This approach often prioritizes immediate results over scalability or maintainability, leading to both innovative breakthroughs and significant operational risks.
Deutsch: Wasserfallkragen / Español: Cuello en cascada / Português: Gola drapeada / Français: Col drapé / Italiano: Collo drappeggiato
Cowl Collar is a type of neckline design characterized by a draped, loose, and flowing style that creates soft folds around the neck and chest, often adding an elegant and sophisticated touch to garments.