FASHION GLOSSARY

Brooches: small decorative pins attached to clothing.

Carré Hermès: luxury silk square scarf, often featuring intricate prints.

Embroidery: decorative stitching on fabric, often with thread, beads, or metallic threads.

Brocade: Rich, decorative woven fabric, often with raised patterns in gold or silver threads, traditionally used for formal wear or upholstery.

Jacquard: Fabric with intricate woven patterns created on a special loom, allowing complex designs without embroidery.

Destroyed: deliberately worn or torn effect, often applied to denim.

Oversized: intentionally loose and wide fit for a relaxed or stylish effect.

Topstitching: visible stitching on garments, either decorative or functional.

Ruffles: fabric strips gathered or pleated to add volume and movement.

Two-tone / Mixed-material: garments made from two different fabrics (e.g., cotton + leather).

Jersey: soft, stretchable knitted fabric, often used for t-shirts or dresses.

Lurex: fabric with metallic threads for a shiny effect.

Knits: fabrics created by interlocking yarns.

Nubuck: lightly sanded, soft leather similar to suede.

Suede: soft leather with a velvety texture.

Tweed: textured wool fabric, commonly used for jackets or coats.

Velvet: soft fabric with a smooth or ribbed surface, often shiny depending on the light.

Checked / Plaid: pattern of squares in various sizes and colors.

Polka dots: pattern consisting of regularly spaced small circles.

Harlequin: multicolored diamond pattern, inspired by theatrical costumes.

Tartan / Scottish check: plaid pattern of Scottish origin.

Monogram: repeated motif based on initials or letters.

Paisley: teardrop-shaped pattern of Persian origin.

Patchwork: combination of different fabric pieces sewn together.

Houndstooth: geometric pattern of broken checks, often black and white.

Bar Dior Jacket: iconic jacket created by Christian Dior in 1947, cinched at the waist with rounded shoulders and slightly flared hips, creating an hourglass silhouette.

Bolero: short jacket, often fitted, sometimes without closure.

Cape: sleeveless outerwear draped over the shoulders.

Bodycon: figure-hugging garment made of stretch fabric, often dresses or tops.

Cigarette pants: slim, straight-cut trousers ending at the ankle.

Carrot pants: trousers wide at the waist and hips, tapering toward the ankles.

Harem pants: very loose, baggy pants gathered at the waist and ankles.

Safari jacket: lightweight jacket with pockets and a belt, inspired by safari outfits.

Tuxedo: classic formal suit, often with satin lapels, sometimes adapted for women.