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Glossary of Fashion
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Carolyn Murphy
Carolyn Murphy is an internationally acclaimed Fashion Model turned actress who was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA on August 11, 1975.
Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Alessandro Dell'Acqua is a brilliant designer who is a native of Naples, Italy. He was born on December 21, 1962. He studied at the Naples and received his degree in graphic design
Reed
Deutsch: Schilfrohr / Español: Caña / Português: Junco / Français: Roseau / Italiano: Canna
Reed in the fashion context refers to a natural material derived from the stems of tall, slender grass-like plants that grow in wetlands. Reeds are used in various fashion applications, including accessories, footwear, and even clothing.
Grandad collar
Deutsch: Großvaterkragen / Español: Cuello de abuelo / Português: Gola de avô / Français: Col grand-père / Italiano: Collo alla nonno
The Grandad collar, also referred to as a grandpa collar or band collar, is a minimalist, close-fitting neckline style that lacks a traditional collar stand or lapels. Originating from utilitarian workwear, this design has transcended its functional roots to become a staple in both casual and high-fashion menswear, prized for its understated elegance and versatility.
Sizeism
Deutsch: Größen-Diskriminierung / Español: Tallasismo / Português: Tamanhoísmo / Français: Discrimination par la taille / Italiano: Discriminazione delle taglie
Sizeism in the fashion context refers to discrimination or prejudice based on an individual's body size, often favouring certain body types while marginalising others. This can manifest in limited clothing options, unrealistic beauty standards, and exclusion of diverse body types from marketing, modelling, and design practices.
Jean Desses
Jean Desses refers to a French fashion designer who was born Jean Dimitre Verginie in Alexandria, Egypt on August 6, 1904. Jean Desses originally studied law, but soon left and wentRobert Lee Morris
Robert Lee Morris refers to a legendary jewelry designer and is recognized as a pioneer in the fine jewelry world, as well as in the fashion arena. He is one of New York's most influ