1. Haute couture (oat-kuh-tyur)
The term haute couture is a French phrase which means ‘high fashion’. These are designer, custom–made articles for private clientele. Haute couture garments are usually exclusive and EXPensive!
2. Faux pas (foe-pah)
Guess we’ve all read this one before! Yet another French word that can be translated as a ‘false step’. In terms of fashion, faux pas can be used when there is a major fashion blunder.
3. Silhouette (sɪluˈet)
Silhouette, in terms of fashion, mean the outline, shape or fall of the garment. A silhouette could be of a bell shape, A-line, V- line and so on.
4. Prêt-à-Porter (preht-ah-pohr/tay)
With this article we are sure to learn some French pals.
Prêt-à-Porter translates as ‘ready-to-wear’. These clothes can be found in standard sizes and reasonably priced. You can find these at any store near you.
5. Avant garde (a-vahn-gard)
Fahion that is experimental and innovative, often considered ahead of its time is termed as avant-garde. French words avant and guard can be translated into English as ‘advance guard’ or ‘vanguard’.
6. Panache (puh-nash, -nahsh)
Panache is a word which is used to describe clothing that is distinctive and exuberates stylish elegance.
7. Appliqué (ap-li-key)
In French, Appliqué means ‘to put on’. It refers to the technique of decorative work, wherein a piece of cut cloth is sewn or embroidered onto another.
