| A | B |
|---|
| rag trade | Another name for the garment industry |
| trade publications | Magazines, newspapers and books that deal specifically with a certain industry or trade. |
| trade associations | Groups that promote the interests of a certain industry or trade. |
| collections | All of a fashion designer's designs for a specific season |
| fashion piracy | The stealing of a fashion designer's designs |
| logo | A symbol that represents a person, firm or organization. |
| Chambre Syndicale | The trade association for top designers of the Paris couture. |
| Coty Awards | A previous American fashion award that was presented annually from 1943 to 1978 |
| Tommys | The American awards for the best pr9inted fabrics. |
| designer patterns | Patterns which are sold by couturiers to commercial pattern companies for home sewing. |
| house boutique | Small retail shops that are branch stores owned by couturiers. |
| franchise | Arrangements in which a couturier provides retailers with a famous name and merchandise and the legal right to sel them. |
| licensing | Manufacturers are given exclusive rights to produce and market goods that bear a famous name. |
| pret a porter | Ready to wear in French |
| Women's Wear Daily | The name of a newspaper that is considered to be the "bible" of the women's fashion trade. |
| American Apparel and Footwear Association | The name of a fashion trade association |
