Content tagged with “fashion”

“ This is a low heel – the opposite of a stiletto or platform heel (although, technically ‘stiletto’ refers to the narrowness of the heel, not the height, so a kitten heel could be considered a type of stiletto). They also tend to have a slight curve to the heel. ”

“ This is a bra that only covers half the breast, leaving the upper portion exposed for… dramatic (?) effect? The opposite of a demi bra is a ‘full bra’, which has cups that go up and over the entirety of the breast mass. ‘demi’ is a prefix meaning ‘half’ or ‘partial.’ ”

“This is a old-style cap with a flat top, a band around the bottom, and a visor. They might also be called a ‘fisherman’s cap,’ a ‘mariner’s cap,’ and they might remind some people of a train conductor’s cap. I even saw a reference to a ‘John Lennon cap,’ since he famously wore one. Vladimir Lenin…”

“This is a light (traditionally) cotton fabric that has a crinkled appearance. It’s known as a good fabric for hot weather, since the texture tends to hold the fabric off the wearer’s skin. It’s often associated with narrow pinstripes. Some people might use the word to refer to the fabric pattern,…”

“This was fashion trend consisting of a pad or solid frame worn under a woman’s skirt which served to fill out her backside, sometimes comically so. It was popular in 1870s and 1890s. The goal was clearly aesthetic : The bustle was a fashion accessory in Victorian Europe’s upper-class society…”

“What the Anglo world knows as ‘paisley’ is actually an Asian design motif called the boteh or buta . This is the common teardrop-ish shape that’s repeated in a pattern. Scholars differ on where the shape design originated. It might represent something in nature, or be a symbol of life. The Anglo…”

“ This is an ‘Asian style’ suit jacket. It’s longer than a traditional jacket, and has a collar that stands up around the neckline. The buttons might be hidden. It was named for Jawaharlal Nehru, an Indian politician and social activist, who made the style popular. ”

“ A ‘pageboy’ was traditional a young male attendant. Since then, a ‘pageboy’ haircut is a short cut where the hair curls under towards the face. ”

“ It’s literally from the French word for ‘nape of neck,’ so it clearly implies a specific location. The pronunciation sounds vaguely Asian: ‘sheen-yong’ ”

“This is a biography of Anna Wintour, who has been the leader of Vogue for 25 years. She’s more than that now, actually – she’s ‘Artistic Director’ for all of Conde Naste . She’s likely the most famous person in the fashion business. Anna simply decided, at a young age, that she wanted to be the…”

“Here’s the simple definition, from Wikipedia : A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Each chain is mounted with useful household appendages such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys, vinaigrette, and household seals. However,…”

“Fascinating history of the Gucci family and company, from the patriarch and his humble origins as a leatherworker in rural Italy, down through the generations, including the sensational murder which was the focus of the 2021 movie, and then the current disposition of all the players and the destiny…”

“ A hoop skirt. This is the classic dress from the 1800s that billows out from the waist. ”

“This is an aggregate term meant to describe several different phenomenon which came together in the early part of the 2000s to drastically (1) increase the rate at which the average consumer buys clothes, and (2) decrease the length of time a style is considered fashionable and desirable. There are…”

“Generally, men’s clothing. In British English, it can mean ‘small wares,’ usually things like buttons, ribbons, zips, handkerchiefs, etc. – things used in sewing. However, in most commercial usage, it refers to mens’ clothing stores or people who sell men’s clothing (a ‘haberdasher’). I have seen…”

“ A monologue from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ where a high-powered fashion critic caustically explains to an intern how the economics and trickle-down trendsetting of the fashion world works. ”

“ Birkin bags sell for figures on the low end, up to $500,000 on the top end. Why this is so is a perfect example of exclusivity and branding. ”