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Silhouette
The basic outline or shape of an item or garment.
Drape
The way a fabric falls or hangs on a body or form.
Texture
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or material.
Color Palette
A selected range of colors that are used in a design or collection.
Mood Board
A visual tool that communicates the essence and vibe of a project, often used in the early stages of design.
Pattern Making
The process of creating templates from which to cut out pieces that will be sewn together to make a garment.
Haute Couture
The creation of exclusive custom-fitted high fashion clothing, made to order for a specific customer.
Pret-a-Porter
French term for 'Ready-to-wear'; factory-made clothing, sold in finished condition and standardized sizes.
Fashion Sketch
An initial drawing that represents a garment design idea.
Lookbook
A collection of photographs compiled to show off a model, photographer, style, stylist, or clothing line.
Trend Forecasting
The practice of predicting future fashion trends based on past and current style-related social and cultural trends.
Storyboard
A visual representation of a series of frames or panels displaying the sequence of events, often used in fashion to illustrate a collection's narrative.
Capsule Collection
A small collection of essential items that do not go out of fashion, typically based around a specific theme or for a particular season.
Bias Cut
A technique used in the cutting of garments, where the fabric is cut at a 45-degree angle to its major thread lines, allowing for a garment that clings fluidly to the body.
Sustainability in Fashion
The development of clothing and fashion products that aim to reduce any undesirable environmental and social impact.
Tech Pack
A document that contains all the technical information about a product needed by a manufacturer to turn a design into a finished product.
Grading
The process of taking a base size or sample pattern and creating a range of sizes.
Prototype
A preliminary model of a garment used to evaluate design and fit before full-scale production.
Trims
The materials used to enhance the aesthetic appeal or functionality of a garment, including items like buttons, zippers, lace, etc.
Seasons
Periods in the fashion industry that dictate when collections are designed, manufactured, and released; typically Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
Fashion Week
A series of designer presentations held semiannually in major fashion capitals to showcase upcoming collections to buyers, the press, and the public.
Block
A basic pattern from which more complex patterns are developed.
Slow Fashion
A movement focused on designing, creating, and consuming garments for quality and longevity, often with a more sustainable approach.
Ready-to-Wear
Clothing that is manufactured in standard sizes and available to the public in finished condition.
Fashion Illustration
The art of communicating fashion ideas in a visual form that originates with illustration, drawing, and painting.
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