Luxury Business Jargon

Business terms used in the luxury industry

Capsule Wardrobe

A minimalist collection of versatile pieces.

Circular Fashion

Designing clothes for reuse, repair, and recycling.

Direct to Consumer

Selling products directly to customers through online platforms or physical stores owned by the brand, bypassing traditional retail channels and intermediaries.

Ethical Fashion

Clothing produced with fair labor practices and good working conditions.

Gender-Fluid Fashion

Clothing not associated with any specific gender.

Haute Couture

The highest level of fashion, made by hand from high-quality materials, typically presented by established fashion houses during exclusive runway shows.

Limited Edition Drop

A small, exclusive batch of clothing released in a single instance, often by a designer or brand, creating scarcity and desirability.

Luxury

High-end fashion characterized by premium materials, refined craftsmanship, prestigious branding, high prices, and exclusivity.

Pre-Fall/Pre-Spring

Collections shown before the main fall/spring seasons, typically featuring transitional pieces.

Prêt-à-porter

Ready-to-wear clothing, as opposed to haute couture or bespoke tailoring. It is mass-produced in standard sizes.

Ready-to-Wear

Mass-produced clothing in standard sizes.

Transparency

Brands' open communication about their production processes and materials.