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Fashion glossary


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Flannel

Cloth that is known for its warmness and commonly used to make clothing and bedsheets. It is usually made from either wool, wool and cotton, or wool and synthetic fabric. The term "flannel" is also often used to refer directly to the clothing created from the fabric.

Fleece

A soft, bulky, deep-piled woven fabric.

Folklore style

Clothing style that pick up elements from national costumes

Formal style

Traditional, socially accepted men’s attire for business and special occasions

Hawaii Pattern

Colourful pattern which remind of folkloristic motives from Hawaii (South See scenes and tropical flowery design)

Hippie Look

Casual, colourful clothing with ethnical influence - typical for the Hippie ideology in the sixties in the 20th century (Motto: Make love not war)

Hot Pants

Very short, close-fitting Shorts.

Jacquard

Jacquard fabrics have patterns similar to wallpaper or to materials used in the household.