Fashion and trends vocabulary and expressions
Be convincing when you finish this.
You have made a comment on one of your employees, and this is his reaction:
- So, you're saying you think I'm scruffy?
- ...
Own answer. Class decides if the group gets the points.
There’s been a sharp increase ______ the popularity of second-hand clothing.
in
Who is Ashley Graham?
Model and activist who wants to broaden and change people's idea of beauty.
Roll up your sleeves
Get ready to do some hard work
He only wore that outfit to attract attention.
ORDER
👉 He wore that outfit ________________ noticed.
in order to be
Change these into verbs:
Wide, fat, mystery
winden
fatten
mystify/demystify
Interest in influencer-driven shopping is ______the wane.
on
What was the message of the Dove campaign discussed in the unit?
Real beauty, self-acceptance, anti-Photoshop
wear your heart on your sleeve
Openly show and talk about your feelings
No ________ had the controversy erupted _______ several celebrities distanced themselves from the brand.
sooner - than
Stick out like a sore thumb
Unusual clothing for context.
Many consumers are increasingly sceptical ______ brands that claim to be sustainable without providing any evidence.
of
What was NFD?
Negative Frequency Dependence: Rare qualities enjoy an advantage.
To wear the pants
A person who wears the pants has the most control in a relationship
Scarcely ______ the collection dropped when it sold out entirely, triggering a frenzy on social media.
had
Lapel
clothing: collar fold
Influencers often capitalise _______ short-lived trends _______ boost their online presence.
on - to
What is the annual event where men grow moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues
Movember
too big for your boots
Someone who is behaving as if they are more important or clever than they actually are
The brand was taken _______ by the intensity of the backlash.
aback
Complete the sentence:
Although minimalist fashion is currently___________, some argue that its popularity is already _________, making room for a potential __________of bold, expressive styles from the early 2000s.
all the rage
on the wane
revival
______ the wake of growing scepticism _______ corporate ethics, the fashion industry faces renewed scrutiny over its lack of transparency ______ supply chains.
in - toward - in
Mention three of the important topics that were discussed in the listening (Dove/Ashley)
Objectification of women, the male gaze, skin lightening, eating disorders, and children having access to social media.
To jump on the bandwagon
To adopt a trend or activity just because it’s popular
_______ only has social media blurred the boundaries between consumers and influencers, _____ it has also accelerated the commodification of personal identity.
not - but