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Fashion Design Definitions - A

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A-Line
Clothing that is designed close and narrow at the shoulders or waist and flaring away from the body to resemble the letter “A,” i.e. A-line dress, jumper, skirt, or coat.  First introduced in 1955 by French couturier Christian Dior.

 

 

Activewear
Clothing designed to be worn for active sports, i.e. bike-tards, jogging suit, sauna suit, tennis dress, tankini.

 

 

Apparel Price Ranges
Apparel industry retail price classifications that range from low to high including such categories as low-end, budget, moderate, better, bridge, and designer.

 


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