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Vent
Chanel Spring-Summer 2017
A vertical slit going up the hem of a skirt, a dress or a jacket, giving the garment more practicality and more freedom of movement.
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Ready-to-wear
Chloé Ready-to-Wear Spring-Summer 2017
Clothes made for the general public and sold in shops, contrary to custom-made garments that are actually made for specific individuals. The ready-to-wear market is so important that twice a year, brands gather in the four big capitals of the world to display their collections.
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Haute Couture
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2017
The “protected-by-law” term is actually defined by the Paris Chamber of Commerce as a design made-to-order for private clients, whereby the brand hires an Atelier in Paris with 15 or more employees to work on seasonal collections to be presented to the Parisian Press.
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Cruise Collection
Valentino Resort Collection 2018
Also referred to as Resort, Pre-fall or croisère, the Cruise collection is an inter-season or pre-season ready-to-wear line, produced in addition to the other two seasonal collections. It is also known as the travel collection.
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Capsule collection
Marni Capsule Collection 2017
A collection of the most essential items in one’s wardrobe, such as skirts, coats, trousers and so on, that are then added to other seasonal pieces. It is often pegged as a limited edition collection.
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Lettuce hem
Chloé Read-to-Wear Spring-Summer 2017
Term used to define the wiggle of a hem, often taking the form of a cut lettuce. It edges skirts, dresses, tops and is the result of a fabric being stretched as it is sewn.
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Paper-bag waist
Stella McCartney Spring-Summer 2017
A garment made with extra fabric at the waist, making for a perfect belting situation and adding style to the look.
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Trompe l’oeil
Gucci Spring-Summer 2016
A term used to describe a “Fool the eye” garment, creating a visual illusion to the beholder.
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Gaucho pants
Valentino Fall/Winter 2015-2016
Retro-style wide calf-length trousers with loose fit and wide hems. Most commonly worn with fitted tops to highlight one’s figure.
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Puffers
Gucci Spring-Summer 2016
Puff sleeves are sleeves that are gathered on the shoulder, forming a round shape that gives volume to the shoulder.
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