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Monday, May 30, 2016

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Herringbone

A "V" shape weave resembling the skeleton of a herring fish.


Hotcrossed Hair




Heart Sunglass

 Halter Neckline

Sleeveless garment with the front of the neck extending to the back by a band.
Emma Watson


Hand Warmer

Double layer patch pocket with one layer opening from the top with other layer opening from the side allowing the hands to be held inside.


Herem

Very full pants with gathered at waist and ankle.

Homburg

Homburg is a formal felt hat characterised by a single dent running down the center of the crown a stiff brim shaped in a kettle curl and a bound edge trim.


Hobo

A women's large shoulder bag with flexible body which forms a characteristic curve between two ends of the strap.

Havelock

Its a cap with a visor with a fabric extending from the back edge of the cap to the base of the neck.


Hoop

Also called crinoline, it is an stiff structure undergarment/petticoat used to hold a full skirt.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013

Heathered

It is refereed to as interwoven yarns of mixed color producing flex of an alternate color.




Hennin

A towering cone or a heart shaped hat which was often adorned with a veil.


Houndstooth


A woven check pattern that originated in scotland in 1900's.It made of alternating band of dark and light thread.

Ferragamo Houndstoot Dress


Handkerchief Skirt

It is created from fabric panels of different length sewn together to create a hem with several corners that hang down as points.Its features as asymmetric hem.
Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

The High Fashion Hair Tuck

An effortless fashion meets beauty hack that involves tucking your hair inside neckline of the sweater or jacket commonly pulled off with a turtle neck. Its also know as turtleneck tuck.


Hobble Skirt

A  style of skirt with verynarrow hem so as to impede walking.Popular in 1910.

Horseshoe Neckline

Low rounded curved neckline, Shaped like a horseshoe in front. 

Hourglass Shape

Dress silhouette with narrow waist that mimics the form of an hourglass

Heritage 

Heritage dressing refers to as more austere style of outfit. Tweed skirt, Wool coats or knit sweater.

Habutai

Soft light weight plain weave silk usually referred to as china silk.  

Hot Tranny Mess

Something that is very couture or very trashy. 

Hero

It is that one thing that will transform an outfit from zero to hero. May be a clutch or a scarf. 

Hems

The lower edge of the part of the garment that has been finished off with some type of sewing to cover the raw edge.

Henley




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Sunday, May 22, 2016

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Goggles

A close fitting sunglass with side shields for protecting the eye from dust,glare, water etc.There are many kinds of googles. Safety googles,swim googles,mountain googles,ski googles etc.



Gathered Neck

Full neckline drawn close to the neck. May be adjusted or gathered with a drawstring, elastic or cord.
Douglas Hannant Fall-Winter 2013-2014 RTW



Gored Skirts

Skirts with vertical seam lines. MOst designs are fitted at the waist and flares towards the hem. Skirt may be 4, 6 or 8 gored.
Michael Kors Fall 2015 RTW


Gathered Skirt

Skirt cut of straight piece of fabric gathered at the waistline. Also known as dirndl, full skirt or bouffant. A full variation supported with crinoline or circular wire is called a hoop skirt.

Godet Skirt

A triangular piece set into a skirts gore seam to given added fullness, flare to the hem.


Granny Skirt

Full length gathered skirt usually with ruffle at hem. Variation called prairie skirt which can be any length with one or two ruffle at hem.

Gladiator

It is a strappy open type footwear. Either in heels or in flats.


Gimp

A type of braid that has a heavy central core covered by more decorative outer layer of the fiber that is arrange in to a design on the surface the garment.


Gingham

Also know as picnic plaid. It is a lightweight cotton fabric usually in two or more color.
Osar De Le Renta Resort 13 


Grommet

Metal lined eyelet used in shoes or some nautically inspired design.
Paco Rabanne Grommet Shift Dress 


Glen plaid

Checks of all sizes, atleast one small and one big.


Gun Flap

A flap of fabric added to the right shoulder of a jacket or coat as a way of reinforcing it against the butt of a rifle.Its still found in traditional Trench coat.
Burberry Gun Flap Trench


Grosgrain

A corded fabric with a large rib. Commonly used as ribbon to accent garment or accessories.

Gaiter

A piece of fabric that is usually worn over the shoe extending to the ankle or the knee.

Gabardine

Firm hard finish durable fabric such as wool or rayon twilled with diagonal ribs on the right side used commonly in suits.


Gazar

Lightweight silk organza with a plain weave.
Oscar de la Renta

 Georgette

Sheer lightweight fabric with crepe surface.


Guipure Lace

A coarse large pattern lace held together with mesh or connecting threads.


Groutfits

The words comes from a fusion of "gray" and "outfit". The looks usually gray and monochrome from head to toe.

Gusset

Small piece of diamond shaped fabric which is usually sewn in crotch area or underarm of a garment to provided additional width and stretch in these areas and are less likely to tear.


Gauntlet Cuff

Also called Cavalier cuff.It is a wide turn back cuff that flares wide at the arm and taper at the wrist.



 Glitterati

Wealthy famous glamourous people who attends fashionable events.

Granny Chic

Fashion inspired by granny from cozy blanket style cardigans to traditional yet chic tweeds. 


Gauze


Fine transparent plain weave fabric with open texture.

Glow Up

To move up in the world to improve.


Grey Goods


Industry jargon referring to textiles that have not been dyed or finished.






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Saturday, May 21, 2016

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Fair Isle
A knitting technique for sweaters used to create patterns and traditional motifs with multiple colors. Named after a tiny island in Scotland.



Filigree
A delicate kind of jewellery metalwork, usually of gold and silver, made with tiny beads or twisted threads, or both in combination, soldered together or to the surface of an object of the same metal and arranged in artistic motifs. It is popular in Indian and French jewellery making industries.



Fanny Pack
A small pouch usually made of leather or fabric and secured with a zipper closure which is worn by the use of straps around the hips or waist. It is also known as buffalo pouch.
Tory Burch Fanny Pack



Fedora
Fedora is a type of felt hat with a wide brim and an indented crown.




Fascinator

A headpiece, usually formal but can be decorative and extravagant as well, worn as an alternative to hats by the ladies.




Fringe


Boarder or garment made of hanging threads.



Bottega Venetta



French Twist



 Flip-Flop:

Flip Flop


Faux Leather


Faux leather refers to materials that look and feel like leather but are actually synthetic. Faux leather materials include vinyl and PVC.

Alexander McQueen Resort 2015



Frye

Zappos




 Flap Bag:

A purse that features a folding flap closure.

Channel Classic Flap Bag



French Cuff

French, or double, cuffs, are twice as long and worn folded back on themselves.


Funnel Neck

It is also called build up neckline. High Neckline cut in one with garment by slanting or curving shoulder seams upwards towards the neck.

Flange

Wide vertical pleat formed by a fold over the top of the armhole seam extending to waist or hem.

Eli Saab Couture F/W 15


Fanny Sweater

A long sweater that covers the buttocks or "fanny".
Fanny Sweater Guess


Float Dress

Is a straight dress with no waistline seam , fulness controlled from pleats or gather at shoulder or yoke.


Fly Away Jacket

Also know as trapeze. The back side of the jacket has exaggerate flare and fullness.



Frame Bag

Its a bag where a metal frame holds the textile or leather of the bag.

Fichu Collar

A large neckerchief folded into a triangular shape and worn with the point in the back and front corners tied over the breast.



Flatform

Shoes,boots,sandals whose thick raised platforms soles are level and solid versus being at an angle or heel.
Asos


Fleur De Lis

Its the royal emblem of France. An iris flower which is used commonly in Fashion and Design to make motifs.


Flocked Pile

Raised print which produces a decorative textured print along its contrasting fabrics.


Flutter Sleeves

Tapered short sleeves which falls loosely over the upper arm in a billowing fashion.
Kendall and Kylie Dress


Fourragere

Ornamental cords or chain worn over shoulder inspired by military in blazer or dress.


Froisse

French word meaning crushed,crinkled, wrinkled in manner.


Fruit Salad

A cocktail of mixed prints that are big and bold.

Flounce

Strip of decorative, usually gathered or pleated, material attached by one edge.


Foil print

Process in which metallic foil pattern are transferred to a fabric using a hot steel roller or stamped on the fabric using foil paper.
Joy and Mario Celebrity Flat Women Foil Print Fashion Canvas 

Fluted Hem

A hem with fabric that alternates outward and inward.


Ferroniere

It is a style of headband which enclircles the wearer forehead usually with a small jewel suspended at the center.
Manish Arora

Falling Band


Full Skirt

Skirt cut of straight piece of fabric gathered at the waistline. Also known as dirndl, gathered or bouffant. A full variation supported with crinoline or circular wire is called a hoop skirt.

French Sleeves


Florentine Neckline

Low but wide angular or square neckline.

Funnel Collar

Wide band collar variation which stands away from the face.Generally has a front opening.

Ful Vue


Fuji Silk

Lightweight plain weaved silk used in blouses.


Fit and Flare

A dress or skirt with fitted waist and a wide fuller skirt.

 Flugly

A fusion of "Fucking" and "Ugly"

Fashion 2.0

Fashion of the digital age. Live streaming technique that brings designers shows to the buyers and shoppers in real time.
Burberry streaming its fashion show live is so "Fashion 2.0"


Frow

Its a hybrid of the word front  and row.


Fast Fashion

Catwalk inspired clothing produced by the high street brands such as ZARA, TopShop,H&M at low cost.


Fashion Tribe

A collection of people identifiable belonging to a certain group by the way they dress.Eg hipster, goth.

Ferosh

Meaning combination of fierce and ferocious. Popularized by project Runway's Christian Siriano.






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