Glossary
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Deutsch: Bedeutung / Español: Significado / Português: Significado / Français: Signification / Italian: Significato
Significance in the fashion context refers to the importance, value, or impact of a particular style, garment, trend, or brand within the fashion industry or broader Culture. It encompasses both the symbolic and practical roles that fashion items play, from conveying personal identity and social status to reflecting cultural movements or historical moments. The significance of fashion can be seen in how it influences Self-Expression, cultural narratives, economic trends, and even social change.
Deutsch: Silhouette / Español: Silueta / Português: Silhueta / Français: Silhouette / Italiano: Silhouette
Silhouette in the fashion context refers to the overall shape or outline of a garment or outfit when worn on the body. It is a critical element in fashion design, influencing the visual impact and style of clothing.
Simon & Simon Hat refers to a small outback Hat in fur felt made famous by Gerald McRaney as the character Rick Simon in the TV series "Simon-and-Simon” which aired in the early 1980". This hat is said to look like or said to be a Havana Fedora or a classic Fedora Panama Hat.
Gerald McRaney has spent more than 15 years starring as the Good Guy, including eight years as the famous hat-wearing private investigator Rick Simon in "Simon & Simon" TV series.
Deutsch: Singapur / Español: Singapur / Português: Singapura / Français: Singapour / Italiano: Singapore
Singapore in the fashion context refers to the city-state's emerging status as a dynamic fashion hub in Southeast Asia. Known for its blend of diverse cultures and modern infrastructure, Singapore is becoming a key player in the global fashion scene. The city is home to numerous fashion events, luxury shopping destinations, and a growing community of local designers who are making their mark on the international stage. With a reputation for being clean, efficient, and cosmopolitan, Singapore's fashion industry reflects its vibrant, multicultural identity, blending traditional Asian influences with contemporary global trends.
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.