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Mood Board
A visual tool that communicates the essence and vibe of a project, often used in the early stages of design.
Color Palette
A selected range of colors that are used in a design or collection.
Haute Couture
The creation of exclusive custom-fitted high fashion clothing, made to order for a specific customer.
Fashion Sketch
An initial drawing that represents a garment design idea.
Trend Forecasting
The practice of predicting future fashion trends based on past and current style-related social and cultural trends.
Drape
The way a fabric falls or hangs on a body or form.
Pret-a-Porter
French term for 'Ready-to-wear'; factory-made clothing, sold in finished condition and standardized sizes.
Silhouette
The basic outline or shape of an item or garment.
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.
Lookbook
A collection of photographs compiled to show off a model, photographer, style, stylist, or clothing line.
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.
Texture
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or material.
Pattern Making
The process of creating templates from which to cut out pieces that will be sewn together to make a garment.
Prototype
A preliminary model of a garment used to evaluate design and fit before full-scale production.
Seasons
Periods in the fashion industry that dictate when collections are designed, manufactured, and released; typically Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
Grading
The process of taking a base size or sample pattern and creating a range of sizes.
Sustainability in Fashion
The development of clothing and fashion products that aim to reduce any undesirable environmental and social impact.
Trims
The materials used to enhance the aesthetic appeal or functionality of a garment, including items like buttons, zippers, lace, etc.
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.
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.
Fashion Illustration
The art of communicating fashion ideas in a visual form that originates with illustration, drawing, and painting.
Ready-to-Wear
Clothing that is manufactured in standard sizes and available to the public in finished condition.
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