Across
- 2. Fashion is usually split into four seasons, spring/summer and fall/winter
- 6. An edited collection of inter-changeable clothing pieces. The concept behind this idea is giving customers around 10 staple pieces (coats, blouses, trousers, and more) that can be mixed-and-matched so as to maximize your outfit potential.
- 8. 52 seasons with new trends coming out every week
- 9. Clothing that is factory-produced in standard sizes. From the French phrase “prêt-à-porter,” it refers to any clothing that is not custom-made. Everyone makes it, from fashion houses like Christian Dior to contemporary brands like Off-White.
- 10. The pre-collection that comes after fall/winter clothes have gone on sale but before spring/summer clothes have been delivered to stores
- 11. Fashion that is considered to center on casual, comfortable pieces
- 12. Any of a range of combinations of colors in which a style or design is available
Down
- 1. A compilation of images, showcasing a designer's upcoming collection. These are useful if you’re a brand that doesn’t have a runway show, but wants to present their collection in an artistic way. It’s also a helpful outlet to show ways to style the product, which translates to customers buying said product.
- 3. The original prototype of the garment created before large quantities are made. Usually made in a size 2 to 4 for women.
- 4. A category or clothing that often contains more modern style clothes compared to the higher end luxury market
- 5. The business of designing and selling custom-made clothes for private customers
- 7. Merchandise typically priced much lower than the competiton, operating on the business model of low quality/high volume