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Fashion Language
A look into currently used fashion language.
"The brand/celebrity equation has had its ups and downs — once upon a time, a single brand could dominate awards nights, outfitting multiple stars and making a major splash (Armani, anyone?), a situation that gave way to the one-brand, one-woman approach."
Vanessa Friedman, On the Runway - New York Times
In this article I am exploring the 'in the know' fashion language used by one of the most current director in fashion, Vanessa Friedman. Vanessa is a Fashion Director and the Chief Fashion critic at The New York Times, she graduated from Princeton University and was first published in the New Yorker in 1998. She had previously worked for The Economist, Elle, and wrote freelance for Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, and Vanity Fair.
Vanessa uses the same current language used by professionals in the industry can be categorized by Silhouette, Design/Details, Color, Fabric, and Creative "Jargon".
Silhouette:
- Gown
- Strapless
- A-Line
- Bomber
- Long Lines
- Jumpsuit
Design/Details:
- Sheer lace
- Leather
- Sheer ribbon
- Geometric
Color:
- Arctic White
- Faded Blue
- Cherry Red
Fabric:
- Sheer
- Lace
- Fuzzy
- Soft
- Blue plaid
Creative "Jargon":
- rock n roll edge
- elegance
- unbecoming
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