fashion show

Models parade outfits

A fashion show is an event where models walk a runway to display new clothing designs, typically for an industry audience of buyers, press, and celebrities.

Major fashion weeks in cities like Paris, Milan, and New York set seasonal trends.

The term extends to any organized presentation of apparel: The charity held a fashion show featuring local designers.

runway

catwalk

Elevated narrow walkway

  • modelsScaled representations or fashion workers
  • strutProud, showy gait
  • walk-offVictory-clinching final play

finale · backstage · choreography · rehearsal · applause · audience · spotlight · lighting · music · stage

garments

collection

Gathered set of items

  • coutureCustom high-fashion design
  • hauteFrench for high
  • gownsElegant full-length dresses

ensemble · garments · apparel · accessories · footwear · jewelry · textiles · fabrics · silhouette · draping

production

designer

One who plans appearances

fitting · dresser · seamstress · casting · lineup · cue · soundcheck · press · buyers · editors

trends

vogue

Prevailing popular style

seasonal · resort · capsule · debut · premiere · trendsetting · influence · zeitgeist · statement · bold

glamour

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

opulence · extravagance · sparkle · glitz · luxury · exclusive · high-profile · celebrity · paparazzi · red-carpet

Categories
Opposites
glamour and spectacle vs. mundane/utilitarian

fashion showlaundromat

Self-service clothes-washing business

uniform inspection · laundry day · thrift store · rummage sale · factory floor

organized industry event vs. informal/private

fashion showretail store

Commercial sales establishment

wardrobe malfunction · pajama day

visibility and display

fashion showbackstage

Theater's hidden area

behind the scenes · fitting room · sweatshop

Family

show, fashion, fashionable, fashioned, fashions, fashioning, unfashionable, fashionista, refashion

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