fakenger n. a person who imitates the fashion of, or uses equipment similar to, a bike messenger. Editorial Note: Synonyms are “posenger” and “pretendenger.” Etymological Note: fake + messenger (source: Double-Tongued...
chimp shot v.— «Computerized cameras are designed to allow chimpanzees to make pictures that are in focus and adequately exposed—most of the time.…Learning photography with a computerized camera teaches you nothing except how to...
statement ring n.— «They call them statement rings, in the typically kooky parlance of the fashion business, as if the wearer’s hand had been asked to give a deposition. The term I personally prefer is knuckle-duster, slang that a friend...
knuckle duster n.— «They call them statement rings, in the typically kooky parlance of the fashion business, as if the wearer’s hand had been asked to give a deposition. The term I personally prefer is knuckle-duster, slang that a friend...
bridge n.— «Bridge, (merchandise that falls between the designer level and more moderately priced brands) is a relatively new term, coined by retailers 20 to 30 years ago, says Cohen. Back then, the fashion landscape was changing. Women...
subzero n.— «Next fall, fashion designer Nicole Miller plans to introduce a size smaller than zero. Many people are calling it a “subzero” and referring to it as a negative size. Banana Republic currently offers size 00, which is smaller...