FASHION DICTIONARY

NECESSARY BASICS

For many decades a tailored classic jacket, whether single- or double-breasted, has been a staple of any women’s wardrobe. Shown below are variations of the basic fitted jacket with a variety of construction details.

Skirts are modified in length and shape according to current trends in fashion. A few basic skirts, shown above, represent the most common silhouettes of the past century. Simple, straight, pegged, A-line, and flared skirts often become a classic base for a number of variations.

ACTIVE/SPORT

The utilitarian functionality of activewear explains the amount of details and hardware found on these garments.

Garments created from durable materials with adjustable, detachable, and reversible elements are essential for practical comfort, flexibility, and protection.

TAILORED/CLASSIC

Tailored construction is rooted in classic menswear. The traditional trench, smoking jacket, bespoke (custom) shirt, and riding jodhpurs have been influencing women’s fashion for centuries.

SOFT & DRAPEY

Silk jersey, charmeuse, chiffon, georgette, and other fluid fabrics are ideal for creating goddess-like, drapey silhouettes. When cut on the bias, soft fabrics will flow beautifully.