Fashion Termonology

Couture -

Is generally used to describe the garments of high-end, more respected designers. I usually use it to describe more ready to wear garments than when I use the term Houte Couture. But sometimes fashion people use the two terms are interchangeably.

Houte Couture- 

The French fraise for high fashion it is usually dresses that are tailor maid for one specific person. Many costumes are Houte couture and this style is usually un-realistic for day-to-day life. So it’s only for very special occasions.

Avant Garde:

Fashion that is also a piece of artwork, avant-garde fashion is experimental and modern. In history Avant Garde has also been used to describe artists who are the best in their fields.

Ready to wear:

It’s the clothing in your closet. Many designers have runway shows of ready to wear clothing but a lot of ready to wear clothing is redesigned specifically for a clothing store with inspiration from the more avant-garde fashion shows.

A look:

The whole outfit on a runway, a look is created by a stylist for a fashion show because many times a designer wont create all of the shoes and accessories for their show.

Garment:

A fancy fashion term for a piece of clothing, it just makes it sound more expensive and special than calling something a shirt.

Supermodel:

A model who has become so famous they become a household name. They are models who become celebrities as well.

Fashion Designer:

They are the initial creators of fashion through sketches. Smaller designers also market, and plan production for their own lines.