accessories A small accompanying item of dress, especially of women's dress in designer fahion circles.

Origin: 17th Century; from Late Latin accessorius. aigrette A long plume worn on hats or as a headdress, esp. one of long egret feathers. Origin: 1 th Century: !rench. a la mode !ashiona"le in style; design. Origin: from !rench a la mod. allure Attracti#eness; appeal. Origin: 1$th Century; from Old !rench alurer, from lure "ait, lure. appliqus A decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fi%ed onto another. Origin: 1&th Century; from !rench, literally: applied. baby clutch 'mall si(e "ags. Origin: the "ag "ecame popular in ma)or cities at the end of *+th century, e%ample: Louis ,uitton pochette in *++1. baguette 'tic-; "ar, as in !rench "read. Origin: 1&th Century; !rench; from .talian "acchetta a little stic-, from "acchio rod; from Latin "aculum wal-ing stic-. balibuntal Closely wo#en fine straw, used for ma-ing hats in the /hilippines. Origin: *+th Century: changed from Baliuag "untal, from 0aliuag in the /hilippines, where such hats were made. bandeau

A narrow "and of ri""on, #el#et, etc., worn round the head. Origin: 1&th Century: from !rench, from Old !rench bandel a little "and. beret A round close1fitting "rimless cap of soft wool material or felt. Origin: 1 th Century: from !rench bret, from Old /ro#en2al "erret, from 3edie#al Latin birrettum cap. bespoke boutique A "outi4ue selling merchandise made to the customer's specifications. block 5o shape a hat "y use of a "loc-. Origin: 16th Century: from Old !rench bloc, from 7utch blok; related to Old 8igh 9erman bloh. boater A stiff straw hat with a straight "rim and flat crown, inspired "y !rench sailors. bolide bag 5he first "ag in the world to use a (ipper. Origin: designed "y 8erm:s in 1 *;. boudoir A woman's "edroom or pri#ate sitting room. Origin: 1&th Century; from !rench, literally: room for sul-ing in, from "ouder to sul-. breton 8at with upturned "rim. Also !rench sailors hat. brocade A rich fa"ric wo#en with a raised design, often using gold or sil#er threads. Origin: 17th Century; from 'panish "rocade; from .talian "roccato em"ossed fa"ric, from "rocco spi-e; from Latin "rochus pro)ecting. cage de cartier

'lee- e#ening "ag with interloc-ing handles. Origin: designed "y Cartier in *++1. capeline <ide "rimmed hat. Origin: !rench. cartwheel A #ery wide "rimmed hat. cast aluminum bag =legant "o% top "ag made off aluminum. Origin: designed "y !erragamo in 1 chanel 2005 bag A cur#ey "ag with short handles. Origin: designed "y Lagerfeld for Chanel in 1 chtelain A chain or clasp worn at the waist "y women in the 1>th to the 1 th centuries with hand-erchief, -eys, etc.; attached. Origin: !rench. chenille A thic- soft tufty sil- or worsted #el#et cord or yarn used in em"roidery and for trimmings; caterpillar. Origin: 1&th Century; from !rench, literally: hairy caterpillar. chic 'tylish or elegant. Origin: 1 th Century; from !rench. chiffon A fine transparent or almost transparent plain1wea#e fa"ric of sil-, nylon, etc. Origin: 1&th Century; from !rench, from chiffe rag. chinoiserie A style of decorati#e or fine art "ased on imitations of Chinese motifs. Origin: !rench, from chinois Chinese. . >.

cloche A woman's almost "rimless close1fitting hat, typical of the 1 *+s and 1 ;+s.Origin: 1 th Century: from !rench: "ell, from 3edie#al Latin clocca. cockade !eather or ri""on worn on military headwear. Origin: 1&th Century: changed from earlier cockard, from !rench cocarde. cologne /erfumed li4uid or solid made of fragrant essential oils and alcohol. Origin: 1&th Century: Cologne water, from COLO9?=, where it was first manufactured in 17+ . cone Conical shaped hood of felt or straw used as a "ase for "loc-ing small hat shapes or crowns. Origin: 1>th Century: from Latin conus, from 9ree- -onus pine cone, geometrical cone. corset 'tiffened, elasticated, or laced foundation garment, worn especially "y women, that usually e%tends from "elow the chest to the hips, pro#iding support for the spine and stomach and shaping the figure. Origin: 16th Century; from Old !rench, literally: a little "odice. couture 8igh1fashion designing and dressma-ing. Origin: from !rench, sewing, dressma-ing, from Old !rench cousture seam; from Latin consuere to stitch together, from suere to sew. couturire A person who designs, ma-es, and sells fashion clothes for women; fashion designer. Origin: from !rench, dressma-er. crochet

5o ma-e @a piece of needlewor-, a garment, etc.A "y looping and intertwining thread with a hoo-ed needle. Origin: 1 th Century; from !rench crochet, diminuti#e of croc hoo-. croissant bag 5he offspring to the "aguette. Origin: !endi1croissont *+++. designer 7esigned "y and "earing the la"el or signature of a well1-nown fashion designer; or ha#ing an appearance of fashiona"le trendiness. eau de cologne Cologne water. Origin: 1&th Century: Cologne water, from COLO9?=, where it was first manufactured @17+ A. eau de toilette 5oilette water. Origin: !rench, literally: water of 5oilette. fashion 'tyle in clothes, accessories, hand"ags, cosmetics, "eha#ior, etc., especially the latest or most admired style. Origin: from Old !rench faceon. faux !a-e. Origin: 17th Century; from !rench. felt 3atted fa"ric of wool, hair, etc., made "y wor-ing the fi"ers together under pressure or "y heat or chemical action. Origin: Old =nglish; related to Old 'a%on filt, Old 8igh 9erman filz felt, Latin pellere to "eat, 9ree- pelas close. fez An originally 5ur-ish "rimless felt or wool cap, shaped li-e a truncated cone, usually red and with a tassel. Origin: 1 th Century: #ia !rench from 5ur-ish, from !=B.

football bags 0ags designed in the shape of a foot"all. Origin: two different designs "y 3oschino in 1 &, and Chanel in *+++. gancino Accessory used to decorate shoes, "ags and garments. Origin: designed "y !erragamo. hat Any of #arious head co#erings, esp. one with a "rim and a shaped crown. Origin: Old =nglish htt; related to Old ?orse httr cap, Latin cassis helmet. herms birkin 8and"ag design. Origin: designed "y 8erm:s for Cane 0ir-in in *++1. horsehair 8air ta-en chiefly from the tail or mane of a horse, used in upholstery and for fa"ric. indu bag A geometrically designed "ag with flower and "utterfly. Origin: designed "y Lulu 9uinness in 1 . inspired 9uided "y. !rom Old !rench enspirer. interciatto 5he name of the wo#en leather used "y 0ottega ,eneta. in isible sandals 'andals made "y nylon thread. Origin: designed "y !erragamo which won the D?eiman 3arcus AwardD in 1 67.

!elly kelly handbags A translucent ru""er satchel or ru""er sac- E nic-named the Celly Felly E is an imitation of the leather Felly "ag. 5hese waterproof tote "eauties are the ru""er #ersion of the 8ermes 0ir-in and Felly "ags. 5he Felly "ags got its name after 9race Felly when she purchased one and made it popular. !ewelry O")ects that are worn for personal adornment, such as "racelets, rings, nec-laces, etc., considered collecti#ely. Origin: 1;th Century; from Old !rench )oule. !uliet cap Close1fitting decorati#e cap, worn esp. "y "rides. Origin: *+th Century: after the heroine of 'ha-espeare's Romeo and Juliet @1$ 6A. knock off" knockoff" knockoffs 5o reduce the price of @an articleA "y @a stated amountA. #a $%te des &atherinettes Cele"ration of the traditional !rench on ?o#em"er *$th; festi#al of hat1ma-ers and their patron saint, Catherine of Ale%andria. Customary !rench salute to the patron saint of millinersGhat ma-ers. lady dior An e#ening "o% "ag "y 7ior. Origin: designed "y Christian 7ior in 1 /rincess 7iana at the 9rand /alais in /aris. leghorn A type of .talian wheat straw that is wo#en into hats. Origin: 1 th century: named after L=98OH?. #gion d'(onneur An award of high distinction "estowed "y the !rench Hepu"lic on persons ha#ing distinguished themsel#es "y professional or military ser#ice. Origin: Chain created on $, presented to

1 3ay, 1&+* and recei#ed "y famous designers such as Christian 7ior, Christian Lacroi%, .ssey 3iya-e, I#es 'aint Laurent, etc. macram A type of ornamental wor- made "y -notting and wea#ing coarse thread into a pattern. Origin: 1 th Century; #ia !rench and .talian from 5ur-ish ma-rama towel. macram bag .ntricate -nots and leather fringes designed "ag. Origin: designed "y Carlos !alchi in 1 7+. milliner A person who ma-es or sells womenJs hats. Origin: 1>th Century: originally Milaner, a nati#e of Milan, at that time famous for its fancy goods. millinery 8ats, trimmings, etc., sold "y a milliner. modiste !rench for milliner. paillette 'e4uin or spangle sewn onto a costume. Origin: 1 th Century; from !rench, diminuti#e of paille straw. parfum /erfume; scent. Origin: 1>th Century: from !rench parfum, pro"a"ly from Old /ro#en2al perfum, from perfumar to ma-e scented, from per through @from LatinA K fumar to smo-e, from Latin fumare to smo-e. parisisol A wea#e of sisal fi"er used to ma-e hats. Origin: 1 th Century: sisal from 3e%ican 'panish, named after Sisal, a port in IucatLn, 3e%ico.

pashmina 5he underfur of Capra18ircus goat, it is the most lu%urious, softest, warmest and lightest natural fi"er. Origin: from /ersian, literally: wool. passementerie A decorati#e trimming of gimp, cord, "eads, "raid, etc. Origin: 1>th Century: from Old !rench passement, from passer to trim, /A''. )erfume !ragrant; Origin: 1>th Century: from !rench parfum, pro"a"ly from Old /ro#en2al perfume. petersham A thic- corded ri""on used as the sweat"and inside hats or to stiffen "elts, "utton "ands, etc. Origin: 1 th Century: named after ,iscount etersham @died 1&$1A, =nglish army officer. pillboxa 'mall "rimless round hat, now worn "y women. .t "ecame popular when Cac-ie Fennedy wore them. pouches A small fle%i"le "agli-e container. Origin: 16th Century; from Old ?orman !rench pouche; from Old !rench poche "ag. quelle idole 8and"ag design; the transformation into a doll. Origin: designed "y Luis 7umas in a limited edition to cele"rate the year *+++. replica Heproduction especially on a smaller scale. Origin: 1 th Century; from .talian, literally: a reply, from replicare to repeat, from Latin: to "end "ac-, repeat.

ruching A strip of pleated or frilled ri""on, lace, etc., used as a hat trim, or worn around the nec- li-e a small ruff as in the 1>th century. Origin: 1 th Century: from !rench, literally: "eehi#e, from 3edie#al Latin rusca "ar- of a tree, of Celtic origin. sac A pouch, "ag. Origin: 1&th Century; from !rench. sachet A small soft "ag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing. Origin: 1 th Century; from Old !rench, a little "ag, from sac "ag. satchel A rectangular "ag, usually made of leather or cloth and pro#ided with a shoulder strap. Origin: 16th Century; from Old !rench sachel a little "ag. scarf A rectangular, triangular, or long narrow piece of cloth worn around the head, nec-, or shoulders for warmth or decoration. Origin: 1>th Century: of uncertain origin; compare Old ?orman !rench escarpe, 3edie#al Latin scrippum pilgrim's pac-. shawl A piece of fa"ric or -nitted or crocheted material worn around the shoulders "y women or wrapped around a "a"y. Origin: 17th Century; from /ersian shal. silhouette 5he outline of a solid figure as cast "y its shadow. Origin: 1&th Century; named after Mtienne de 'ilhouette @17+ 11>7A, !rench politician, perhaps referring to silhouettes as partial portraits. sinuous !ull of turns or cur#es; intricate. Origin: 1>th Century; from Latin sinuosus winding, from sinus a cur#e.

snood A pouchli-e hat, often of net, loosely holding a woman's hair at the "ac-. Origin: Old =nglish snod; of o"scure origin. stilettos A #ery high heel on a woman's shoe, tapering to a #ery narrow tip. Origin: 17th Century; from .talian, from stilo a dagger, from Latin stilus a sta-e, pen. toque A hat with a small "rim and a pouched crown, popular in the 1>th century, !rench for a chefJs tall white hat. Origin: 1>th Century: from !rench, from Old 'panish toca headdress. tortoise 8a#ing a hea#y dome1shaped shell and clawed lim"s. Origin: 1$th Century; pro"a"ly from Old !rench tortue. tote 5o carry; used for shopping type "ags. Origin: 17th Century; of o"scure origin. trailer bag 8and"ag resem"ling a trailer with a wheel and license plate. Origin: designed "y Cohn 9alliano for Christian 7ior in *++1. trend !ashion; mode. Origin: old =nglish trendan to turn; related to 3iddle Low 9erman trenden. trendy Consciously fashiona"le. trim bag

0ag designed "ased on a horse feed "ag. Origin: designed "y 8erm:s in 1 $&. tulle A fine net fa"ric of sil-, rayon, etc., used as a trimming for hats, etc. Origin: 1 th Century: from !rench, from !ulle, city in ' central !rance, where it was first manufactured. uptown girl's tote 5ote "ag designed with printed flowers. Origin: desgined "y Fate 'pade in *++*. ara shoe 'hoes with grosgrain "ow. Origin: designed "y !iamma !erragamo in 1 7& and still in production. aporisateur spray used in designer perfumes and fashion fragrances. ogue 5he popular style at a specified time. Origin: 1>th Century, from !rench, a rowing, fashion. wool Iarn spun from the coat of sheep, etc., used in wea#ing, -nitting, etc. Origin: Old =nglish wull; related to Old !risian, 3iddle 7utch wulle, Old 8igh 9erman wolla@9erman "olleA, Old ?orse ull, Latin lana and #ellus fleece. http:GGwww.fashion1glossary.comGcmsGglossaryGglossary1aG