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Glossary of Fashion
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Velour
Deutsch: Velours / Español: Terciopelo / Português: Veludo / Français: Velours / Italiano: Velluto
Velour is a soft, plush fabric with a texture similar to velvet, commonly used in fashion for making garments, accessories, and upholstery. It is typically made from cotton, polyester, or a blend of synthetic fibers, offering a luxurious feel with added stretch and comfort. Velour is popular for casual and formal wear, including tracksuits, dresses, and eveningwear.
Template
Deutsch: Vorlage / Español: Plantilla / Português: Molde / Français: Gabarit / Italiano: Modello
In the Fashion context, a Template refers to a predefined guide or structure used in various stages of garment design, pattern making, manufacturing, or branding. Templates in fashion serve as reproducible frameworks that help designers, pattern makers, and manufacturers maintain consistency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the creative and production process.
Skatewear
Deutsch: Skatewear / Español: Moda skate / Português: Moda skate / Français: Mode skate / Italiano: Abbigliamento skate
In the Fashion context, Skatewear refers to a distinct style of clothing that originated from skateboarding culture and has since evolved into a global fashion subgenre, deeply rooted in streetwear, youth identity, and countercultural aesthetics. Skatewear blends functionality and durability—needed for skating—with a casual, often rebellious style, making it both a performance-based uniform and a cultural statement.
President
Deutsch: Präsident / Español: Presidente / Português: Presidente / Français: Président / Italiano: Presidente
President in the fashion context refers to the executive role held by an individual responsible for overseeing the operations, strategic direction, and overall management of a fashion company or organization. This position is crucial in guiding the brand's vision, ensuring profitability, and maintaining its market position.
Imitation
Deutsch: Imitation / Español: imitación / Português: imitação / Français: imitation / Italiano: imitazione
The concept of Imitation plays a pivotal role in the fashion industry, shaping trends, accessibility, and ethical debates. It refers to the replication of high-end or designer products at lower price points, often raising questions about authenticity, intellectual property, and consumer behavior. This practice bridges the gap between luxury and mass-market fashion while sparking controversies over originality and value.