The World of Fashion: English Vocabulary List

the design and production of exclusive clothes for individuals by a fashion house

"She wore haute couture."

"The designer's latest collection featured exquisite haute couture gowns, each a unique work of art."

a person who designs stylish clothes

"The fashion designer created a dress."

"The fashion designer presented her new collection during Paris Fashion Week receiving standing ovations from critics who praised her innovative use of recycled materials."

something unusual or new owned or worn to attract attention to oneself

"Strong fashion statement."

"She made a strong fashion statement by wearing a very unusual dress to the important event."

someone who always follows the latest fashion trends whether it suits them or not

"She is a fashion victim."

"She bought every trend she saw on social media making her a true fashion victim with a closet full of unworn clothes."

aware of the latest fashion trends and tending to dress accordingly

"She is fashion-conscious."

"She is fashion conscious and always wears the latest trends from Paris and Milan."

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

"The fashion show featured haute couture designs from Paris."

"Only a few fashion houses are allowed to call their creations haute couture which means they are custom made for wealthy clients in Paris."

not fashionable or popular at the moment; outdated

"Her shoes are unfashionable."

"Her shoes are unfashionable and look like something your grandmother would wear to church on Sunday."

a very well-known fashion model that earns a lot of money

"The supermodel walks the runway."

"The supermodel walked the runway in Milan wearing an elaborate gown that took months to create."

a fashion designer who specializes in creating high-end, custom-made clothing

"The couturier designs exclusive gowns."

"The famous couturier dressed royalty and movie stars creating unique garments for each of his wealthy clients."

(of clothes) ready-made and provided in all sizes rather than suiting only a particular customer

"I bought an off-the-rack suit."

"I bought an off the rack suit because I did not have time to get one custom made."

trendy clothing produced quickly and intended for short-term use

"Fast fashion harms the environment."

"Fast fashion produces cheap clothes very quickly but the low quality and environmental impact are serious problems."

a company or brand that designs and produces high-end fashion clothing and accessories

"Chanel is famous fashion house."

"The famous fashion house presented its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week to great acclaim."

an event where fashion designers showcase their latest designs on models walking down a runway to an audience

"The fashion show begins soon."

"The fashion show featured models wearing the designer's new line of colorful spring dresses."

the sector involved in the design, production, and distribution of clothing and textiles

"The garment industry employs millions."

"The garment industry employs millions of workers worldwide many of whom work in unsafe conditions for very low pay."

a professional who creates original designs for clothing and fashion items overseeing the entire design process from concept to production

"The clothes designer sketches daily."

"The famous clothes designer sketches every piece in his collection by hand before a sample is made."