A reference to the language of luxury
Luxury Lexicon
Plain definitions of the terms used in luxury jobs, from retail and business to materials and craft.
343 terms 20 groups
Materials, craft & commerce
Business
Commercial terms used in the luxury industry.
Agile APAC B2B
Data
Terms used to manage, analyze and interpret data.
A/B testing Average transaction value Business intelligence
Employment
Terms used in employment, personnel practices and benefits.
401(k) Alternance Background check
Fabrics
Textile materials, structures, patterns and finishes.
Appliqué Batiste Biodegradable
Finance
Terms used in accounting and financial planning.
401(k) Accounts payable Accounts receivable
Footwear
Shoe parts, construction methods and styles.
Aglet Arch support Blake-stitched
French
French words used in fashion, craft and the luxury industry.
Alternance Anglage Angleur
Garments
Garment forms, components and construction techniques.
Accessories Bespoke Bodice
Hospitality
Terms used in hotels, restaurants and guest service.
After-sales service Back of house Butler
Jewelry
Terms used in gemstones, precious metals and jewelry making.
Bench jeweler Cabochon Carat
Marketing
Terms used to reach customers and communicate products.
A/B testing B2B Brand ambassador
Menswear
Terms used in menswear design, tailoring and retail.
Athleisure Bespoke Blucher
Merchandising
Terms used to plan, buy and present product ranges.
Allocation Assortment planning Deadstock
Production
Terms used to develop, make and check products.
After-sales service Anglage Angleur
Retail
Terms used in stores, selling and customer service.
After-sales service Allocation Assortment planning
Style
Terms describing shape, proportion and ways of dressing.
Accessories Athleisure Avant-garde
Supply chain
Terms used to source, store and move goods.
Allocation BOM BOPIS
Sustainability
Terms used to discuss environmental and social impacts, materials and production.
After-sales service Biodegradable Circular fashion
Technology
Business software, equipment and technical terminology.
A/B testing Agile API
Watchmaking
Terms used to make, finish and service watches.
Anglage Angleur Automatic watch