September 18th, 2006
Style Glossary: Terms From Fashion Week
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Style Glossary
These fashion words can also be found in the Molly Bloom Style Glossary.
tunic - A simple slip-on top that falls to the hips or lower. Here’s one from Nicole Miller, and one for men by Yves Saint Laurent.
bolero - A waist-length (or shorter) jacket inspired by a Spanish bullfighter’s embroidered jacket. Here’s a nice evening bolero from Oscar de la Renta.
Mandarin collar - A short, band collar adopted from the close-fitting Asian collar. This vintage-inspired dress from À La Disposition features a Mandarin collar and puffed, banded short sleeves.
wrap top - A bodice created by the cross-wrapping of fabric. The wrap may be in front or back, and can have either a high or low neckline. This is a men’s wrap top by Alexander McQueen.
