“Microcosm”
New word for today- discovered whilst writing final report in a Daily Telegraph article.
“Neoprene”
Fashion Glossary- “Neoprene” meaning:
A man made fabric, used for wetsuits and other water sports attire. Has a stiff, body hugging quality that seals body heat in.
“arbiters”
Read in Sorrel Hershberg’s ‘Posh- the evolution of the traditional British Brand”-
“arbiter” meaning
blog.oxforddictionaries.com/category/word-trends-and-new-words/
The development of new words from the increasing use of social networks and a continuously growing world wide web.
“Muscle Back”
Fashion glossary- “Muscle Back”… A feature usually in vest tops where the back is cut away to reveal the wearers shoulder blades. Very popular in sportswear for both men and women.
“Mohair”
Fashion Glossary- “Mohair”… A silk-like fibre made from the hair of the angora goat.
“Merino Wool”
Fashion glossary- “Merino Wool”… Very fine woolen cloth made from the merino sheep. Popular for outdoor garments such as jackets and sweaters.
“Mary Janes”
Fashion Glossary- “Mary Janes”… A flat female shoe with rounded, closed toes and a buckled strap across the instep.
“Macrame”
Fashion Glossary- “Macrame”… Knotting technique popular in home furnishings. Became associated with clothing in the 1960s and has had subsequent rebirths since the 1990s mainly in the form of handbags.
“Lame”
Fashion Glossary- “lame” … Shiny fabric made with either gold or silver metallic threads. Luxurious and glamorous. ( very relevant at the moment with Bowie influences and space obsession)
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