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...
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...
golden ear n.— «He’s a recording engineer out of Memphis that very likely has what audiophiles refer to as golden ears. He can hear things that you and I cannot (or maybe we can, but we’d need special training).» —“iPods vs...
fast fashion n.— «Working on the principle that the customer is always right, Topshop and H&M are among a clique of “fast fashion” companies that includes Zara, Camaieu and other European retailers that not only solicit...
combat fashion n.— «Just after dawn, more than 75 police cars race to Times Square, lights flashing, then converge in what’s called “combat fashion.” Each backs halfway onto the sidewalk in a daunting show of municipal muscle...