Glossary

Deutsch: Fälschung / Español: Falsificación / Português: Falsificação / Français: Contrefaçon / Italiano: Contraffazione

Counterfeiting in the fashion context refers to the illegal production and sale of imitation goods that mimic the design, branding, or trademarks of luxury and designer brands. These counterfeit products are made to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing authentic items, often at a fraction of the price. Counterfeiting is a global issue that affects both high-end and streetwear fashion, leading to significant economic losses and ethical concerns.

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Court Shoe is a British term for Pump (American English) referring to a medium heeled, often pointed shoe, popular in black.. Moreover, it refers to a woman's dress Shoe that is plain

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Court Train refers to a style/type of Train which is slightly longer than the Brush train, extending approximately 3 feet behind the waist. This Train can be used at most wedding cer

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Deutsch: Couture / Español: Alta Costura / Português: Alta Costura / Français: Couture / Italiano: Sartoriale /

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 as a group.
3. The high-fashion clothing created by designers.

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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:

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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

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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

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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.

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