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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.
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