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American Apparel Manufacturers Association refers to an association of American Clothing manufacturers founded in 1933 with the name Southern Garment Manufacturers Association (SGMA)

American Fashion Critics Award was founded by Coty in 1943 which is presented annually to U.S. or American designers whose work during the previous year
has had a significant effect

American Rag refers to a California-based company providing fashion and accessories to hip, young urban trendsetters.

The first American Rag was opened in San Francisco in 1984 as

American Sleeve refers to a "no sleeve"" design with a large diagonal cut from the base of the neck to the bottom of the arm

Ammana refers to a large wound or spiraled turban worn by the Muslims.

Ann-Sofie Back refers to a Swedish-born fashion designer.
Ann-Sofie Back graduated Fashion Design from Beckmans College of Art and Design in Stockholm, then she continued her educat

Anna Holtblad refers to a Swedish designer who claimed recognition when she launched a collection based on feminine shapes and streamline silouettes amongst a jungle of shoulder pads

Annealing is a jewellery term referring to the process of heating and pounding glass, metal or pottery to harden it.

Annealing is the process of heating a metal and then cooling it