Fashion Centers
Considered the birth place of high Fashion houses, this city is the home of legendary designers like Christian Dior
Paris
When a clothing item has been rejected and lost all of its mainstream popularity it is considered at this stage of the fashion cycle
End / 5th stage
When you wear this fabric from head to toe it is called a Canadian Tuxedo
Denim
Known for her middle name "Coco" and creating the "Little Black Dress"
Gabrielle Chanel
What we call the area where two materials meet and are sewed together
Seam
Located in one of the largest cities in Europe, this fashion center is known for its influence from royal fashion and custom tailor made clothing
London
In this stage, the fashion piece has reached its heigh of popularity
Peak / 3rd stage
Used most often by people working in fields like construction (trades) or runners trying to be safe on the roads
High Visibility or Reflective wear
Known for their "logo apparel" and popular jeans from the 1990s
This is the name of fabrics/materials that are used to create fashion designs
Textiles
Known as the big Apple, this fashion center is known for setting bold new trends and giving opportunities to young, promising designers
New York City
At this stage, the piece of clothing is starting to get popular and well known in high fashion circles
Introduction / 1st stage
Considered luxurious, this material is also said to be wrinkle resistant
Silk
Born in Paris, this designer is known for revolutionizing women's fashion with his shape fitting designs
Christian Dior
This is the term used when talking about clothing that is made of cheaper materials and sold at a lower price than the original
Knock Off
Home to designers like Gucci and Versace, this fashion center is known for its rich history
Milan
At this stage in the cycle, the clothing piece is rocketing in popularity and is being worn by popular celebrities and influencers
Rise / 2nd stage
This textile is often used in a blend with other fabrics to create water resistant clothing
Nylon
Born in Paris, this designer was known for his unique name and pushing clothing towards a "ready-to-wear" model
Yves Saint Laurent
This what we call clothing line that is mass produce and made to fit all types of people
Ready-to-Wear
Known as Canadas very own fashion center, this city is known for having two official languages and its experimental fashion designs
Montreal
At this stage, the clothing piece has become oversaturated in the market and is beginning to be considered not trendy or fashionable
Decline / 4th stage
Cotton
Known for creating the first fashion line with his name on the clothing and opening the first high fashion house
Charles Frederick Worth
This fashion term is considered to mean the same as "custom made"
Bespoke