Fashion Reporters Language

Vanessa Friedman's article, A New Chapter for Oscar de la Renta Begins With baby Steps, is packed with descriptive terms and narration of different designers. Each excerpt she writes has a different tone and certain theme. Friedman expresses the designers show eloquently and transitions smoothly.

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1. silhouette
knee length
dress
ball gowns
vests
gold bustier
pencil skirt
peplum
capes/ coats
leotard
tank top gowns
tunic
narrow trousers
long sleeve tops

2. Design/ Details
square off neckline
spaghetti strap
jet-embroidered
bias cut caviar beaded tank top
color block
frilly cocktail
navy band
ruffle lined pekaboo
fur collared
ting mustard tinted feathers
embroidered paisley
military striping
styled floral line drawings

3. Fabric
tweed
mink
rough edged chiffon
silk charmeuse
furs
duchess satin
milk chocolate leather
metallic brocade
ribbed cashmere
leather

4. Creative "Jargon"
shoehorn
frilly
full-bore red carpet
70's edge
emotional stakeholders
sweeping
7th ave vs. couture atelier
schtick
telegraphing
East Egg to Aspen Americana
liquid single breasted
scuba crepe