Glossary

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Couture refers to:

1. The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made Clothing for women.
2. Dressmakers and fashion designers considered a

Couturier refers to:

(1) A designer or maker of fashionable clothing.
(2) An establishment engaged in couture.
(3) One who designs for or owns such an establishment.

Origin:

Couturiere refers to a woman who designs for or owns an establishment engaged in couture, high-fashion designing and dressmaking .

French word for dressmaker, seamstress. From Old

Couvre-Chef is the Norman word that refers to a Medieval head covering for women. Couvre-Chef is a piece of fabric Draped over the head and to the shoulders.

Couvre-Chef was also

Deutsch: Titelbild / Español: Portada / Português: Capa / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertina

Cover in the fashion context refers to the front page or the leading visual of a fashion magazine, book, or catalog. This prominent position is typically used to showcase an iconic image, model, or celebrity, often wearing current high-fashion clothing and accessories. The cover is a critical aspect of fashion publications as it captures the essence of the current issue and appeals to the aesthetic sensibilities of the readership.

Coverall is also known as Boiler Suit, Boilersuit or Jumpsuit

- Crew Neckline (Crew Neck) : Crew Neckline refers to a round, high, closed fitted neckline used on knitted sweaters and t-shirts that is usually rib knit.
Likewise, Crew Neckline is round neck with ribbed banding.

Crochet refers to a loose, open knit made by looping thread with a hooked needle.