Knowing fashion terminology not only enhances your understanding of fashion but also makes it easier to find the style or design you’re looking for while shopping. Here are some fashion terms that will help you express your personal style.
Check out what kind of mood different fashion styles pursue and what each style is called!
1️⃣ Y2K
The term is “Y2K,” which combines “Year” and the English letter “K” representing thousand units, referring to the 2000s. It signifies the unique retro styles of the millennial generation as they welcomed the 2000s after the end of the 20th century.
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2️⃣ Amekaji
The word coined in Japanese by combining “American” and “Casual.” It refers to a new style created by blending the casual look of workwear worn by American laborers in the 1900s with Japan’s retro clothing style.
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3️⃣ Tech wear
The term for this is “Techwear,” a futuristic fashion that combines functionality and design. It often features garments made from cutting-edge materials like Gore-Tex or Cordura.
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4️⃣ Grunge
The literal translation means “dirty, old-fashioned fashion,” but it refers to a fashion style symbolizing freedom from formality, unrestricted by convention.
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5️⃣ Mannish
This style refers to applying men’s clothing design elements to women’s clothing to express a sense of femininity. It typically features trousers and jackets as the main components, often paired with ties, shirts, and other accessories.
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