Fashion Dictionary
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A Continuous Lean.com
A Continuous Lean is a blog about things. American things, good looking things, well designed things and all sorts of other things. Sometimes A Continuous Lean (ACL) even talks about people and ideas. There motto: Keep it simple. More good, less bad. It is the product of Michael Williams, who has been living currently in New York City and works on the factory floor at Paul + Williams.
A-Line
First used by French couture designer Christian Dior in 1955, the term 'A-Line' is usually used to describe a certain type of clothing, usually a dress, skirt or coat that is shaped like the capital letter 'A'. It is narrow at the top and flares away from the hip towards the knees. The A-Line works well on most figure types; good for disguising bottom-heavy figures. See also Dior's H-Line & Y-Line.
Abercrombie & Fitch
The American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) focuses on casual wear for consumers ages of 18 through 45. It is founded in 1892 in Manhattan and widely known for its male and female 'almost' naked model-salesclerk.
Accessories
Fashion accessories are decorative items that you adapt with your outfit, such as handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, gloves, hats, belts, watches, scarves, tights, leg warmes, leggings, stockings, bow ties, neckties and suspenders. (more)
According Pleats
According pleats are the most basic form of pleat, consisting of a series of permanent folds of equal width in alternating opposite directions.
Ackermann, Haider
Colombian designer Haider Ackerman launched his namesake line in 2001. He’s touted as a young Rick Owens for his abstract work with leather and avant-garde draping.
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German-based sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-adidas golf company and Rockport. (more)
AF Vandevorst
agent 011
agent 011 is a Fashion Showroom, headquartered in SoHo, New York City and with other locations in Los Angeles and Paris. The Showroom was founded by Jeremy Lindberg and Veronica Cardenas in the summer of 2005. agent 011 is representing the cool, fresh, fashion designers who set retailers and consumers apart from the rest. (more)
Alber Elbaz
The Moroccan-born Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz (born in 1961) is the creative director of the French fashion house Lanvin. In 1998, Elbaz began designing ready-to-wear women's clothing for Yves Saint Laurent. In the position, Elbaz's talent was recognized, and he was groomed to become the head designer of the house when Saint Laurent retired. (more)
Aldo Shoes
ALDO Shoes is founded as a footwear concession within a chain of popular fashion boutiques in 1972. The original group includes 4 Canadian stores in Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Winnipeg. 1978 the first freestanding ALDO store opens on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal, Canada, ending the practice of leased departments within the chain of clothing fashion boutiques. By 1980, the company becomes independent and prospers. Over the course of the next 13 years, 95 freestanding stores operate under the trade name ALDO. (more)
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen was a British Fashion Designer known for his unusual, dramatic and unconventional designs with shock tactics. He was born on March 17th 1969 in London and died on February 11th 2010 since he committed suicide. In 1996, McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before he founded his own labels - Alexander McQueen and McQ.
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang is an American fashion designer who was born in 1984. Wang launched his first full collection of women's wear in 2007. He is known for his edgy, somewhat masculine women's wear designs. His fashion shows are renowned as being a highlight of New York fashion week. (more)
Alexis Bittar
Alexis Bittar is an American jewelry designer and was born on August 25th, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York. During his study Alexis made his money by selling antique jewelry and vintage clothing on the streets of Lower Manhattan. At age 22, he decided to design his own line of costume jewelry, influenced by the antique collectible he grew up around. (more)
Alice + Olivia
The fashion label Alice + Olivia was launched in 2002 by Stacey Bandet. The brand was born of Stacey's personal quest to create a flattering pair of form-fitting pants and had since grown into a full women's ready-to-wear collection, including outerwear, dresses and the perfect pants that started it all.
Allure Magazine
Allure is a women's magazine with different features but all based on the subject of beauty. It was founded in 1991 by the magazine's editor in chief - Linda Wells. Allure celebrated it's 15th anniversary in 2006 and is published monthly by Condé Nast in New York City.
American Look
The "American Look" consisted of broad shoulders, floral ties, straight-legged pants, and shirts with long pointed collars, often worn hanging out rather than tucked in.
Amy Smilovic
Amy Smilovic is the founder and lead designer of the New York based fashion label Tibi. She began her fashion career in 1997 after moving with her husband to Hong Kong. Shortly after Smilovic began designing a small collection of contemporary dresses which where influenced by her international travals. (more)
Ann Demeulemeester
The Belgium fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester who was born in 1959 is the founder and chief designer of the successful namesake fashion label. What makes her different from other fashion designers is that she always creates her designs in a very dark, punk and almost scary way.
Anna Dello Russo
Anna Dello Russo is an Italian-born Fashion Director of Vogue Nippon (Japan). She is quickly becoming a fashion icon across the world. Anna only likes to dress complete outfits which were represented on runway fashion shows.
Anna Sui
The American fashion designer Anna Sui (born in 1952) founded her namesake luxury fashion brand in 1991. Sui is known for her timeless designs and ability to transcend eras with her historical and culturally inspired collections.
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour is a British fashion editor and the editor-in-chief of American Vogue Magazine, since 1988. She was born on November 3rd 1949 and became interested in fashion as a teenager. After dropping out of school at 16, she began a career in fashion journalism. Her career took her across the Atlantic with stinks in New York. (more)
Anne Klein
Anne Klein (1923 - 1974) was an American fashion designer and founder of her own women's sportwear and apparel line. The Anne Klein label was established in 1968and was continued after her death by Donna Karan as a head designer in 1974. In 1985 she left Anne Klein to focus on her own highly successful Donna Karan New York line. Anne Klein and Co is currently owned by Jones Apparel Group.
Antonio, Michael
Michael Antonio is an affordable fast-fashion footwear brand that offers the ultimate shoe value for fashion-conscious women around the world. Michael Antonio's sexy, modern, and edgy designs are quickly becoming a favorite among the fashion elite. Whether they're fierce stilettos for a night out, sophisticated pumps for work, or chic flats for lounging, Michael Antonio shoes appeal to a broad range of women with different lifestyles, fashion sensibilities, and most importantly, mindsets.
Arden B.
Arden B. is a leading specialty retailer of contemporary and fashionable classic apparel and accessory pieces with a simple, sexy and chic feel. Arden B. is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California and has as of May 2010 a total of 501 stores in 47 states. (more)
Armani
Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer, particularly noted for his menswear. He was born on July 11th 1934 in Piacenza, Italy. Today, Giorgio is known for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company Armani in 1975.
Arnault, Bernard
Bernard Arnault is a French businessman. He was born on March 5th 1949. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of LVMH, a large luxury goods conglomerate consisting of over 60 luxury sub-companies, including Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi. Bernard Arnault is the world's 7th richest person - published by Forbes Magazine and Times Magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Arthur S. Levine
Arthur S. Levine is a partner of fashion designer Elie Tahari. Since October 2011 the duo is also the investor of French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino. Levine concentrates more on licensing and other categories while Tahari is the creative head designer of the brand.
Audigier, Christian
The French fashion designer and entrepreneur Christian Audigier created the Ed Hardy tattoo clothing apparel brand in 2004. He immediately gained international fame after using tattoo artwork and licensed the graphics of tattoo pionier Don Ed Hard.
(more)Azzedine Alaia
The Tunisian-born couturier and shoe-designer is working in the fashion industry since the 1980s. Back then he started producing ready-to-wear designs and moved to larger premises in France. By 1988, he had opened his own boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills and Paris. (more)
