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Glossary of Fashion
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Manufacture
Deutsch: Herstellung / Español: Manufactura / Português: Manufatura / Français: Fabrication / Italiano: Manifattura
Manufacture in the fashion context refers to the process of making clothing, footwear, or accessories. This involves a range of activities from the initial design and development of products to the actual production of the items on a commercial scale.
Sateen
Deutsch: Sateen / Español: Sateén / Português: Cetim de algodão / Français: Satin de coton / Italiano: Raso di cotone
Sateen is a type of fabric with a smooth, glossy surface, created through a weaving technique that produces a satin-like finish. Unlike traditional satin, which is made from silk or synthetic fibres, sateen is typically made from cotton or a cotton blend. Its luxurious appearance and soft texture make it a popular choice in fashion for creating elegant yet comfortable garments and accessories.
Textile Innovation
Deutsch: Textilinnovation / Español: Innovación Textil / Português: Inovação Têxtil / Français: Innovation Textile / Italiano: Innovazione Tessile
Textile innovation refers to the development and application of novel materials, technologies, and processes within the textile and fashion industries to enhance functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. It encompasses advancements in fiber science, manufacturing techniques, and smart textiles, often driven by interdisciplinary research and consumer demand for performance-driven and eco-conscious solutions.
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.
Womenswear
Deutsch: Damenmode / Español: Moda femenina / Português: Moda feminina / Français: Mode féminine / Italiano: Abbigliamento femminile
The term Womenswear encompasses a vast and dynamic segment of the fashion industry dedicated exclusively to clothing designed for women. This category spans from everyday essentials to haute couture, reflecting cultural, social, and economic shifts across centuries. As a cornerstone of global fashion, it intersects with sustainability, technology, and gender fluidity, continually redefining its boundaries.
Mary Portas
Mary Portas refers to a British retail consultant, journalist and TV presenter. She is a leading authority on retail and brand communication and has been dubbed as the "Gordon RamsaCultural Preservation
Deutsch: Kulturelle Bewahrung / Español: Preservación Cultural / Português: Preservação Cultural / Français: Préservation Culturelle / Italiano: Preservazione Culturale
The intersection of Cultural Preservation and fashion represents a critical dialogue between tradition and modernity. This practice safeguards intangible heritage—such as textile techniques, motifs, and craftsmanship—while adapting them to contemporary design. As globalization homogenizes aesthetic trends, cultural preservation in fashion emerges as both an ethical imperative and a creative resource.