| A | B |
|---|
| rag trade | another name for the apparel industry |
| chain | ex. Old Navy, Gap |
| Balance, Harmony, Proportion | Principles of Design |
| value | lightness/darkness of a color |
| pigments | absorb some light rays and reflect colors |
| New York City | heart of the apparel industry |
| contractors | companies specialized in selling certain garments |
| tubular | rectangular shape with vertical emphasis |
| hour glass | chest and hips are same width with smaller waist |
| hue | main color |
| secondary colors | orange, green, violet |
| primary colors | red, yellow, blue |
| tertiary colors | blue-green, red-orange |
| tint | adding white to a color |
| complementary colors | opposite on the color wheel |
| atelier | designer's workroom where original designs are constructed |
| Charles Worth | father of haute couture |
| Claire McCardell | top all American designer of the 40's and 50's |
| Coco Chanel | little black dress, women's slacks |
| Christian Dior | dress in A H Y silouettes |
