Fashion terms starting with "S"

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Safari
Safari is a practical, adventurous style inspired by clothing for African expeditions and travel.
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Sandals
Sandals are one of the oldest types of open footwear: a sole fastened to the foot with straps, leaving most of the foot open.
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Sapphire
The sapphire is a precious variety of the mineral corundum, best known in a deep blue, though it also occurs in pink, yellow and green (eve…
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Sashiko
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese technique of decorative running stitch, in which even rows of simple straight stitches are laid with whit…
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Satchel
A satchel is a structured rectangular bag with a rigid bottom, a flap fastening on top and a long shoulder strap.
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Sateen
Sateen is a cotton (occasionally viscose) fabric that, thanks to the sateen weave, has a smooth, softly lustrous face resembling silk at a…
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Satin
Satin is defined not by a fibre but by a weave: in the satin weave the warp threads 'float' over the surface with few interlacings, which i…
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Scallop
The scallop is a decorative edge of a piece in the form of a row of identical semicircular (less often pointed or wavy) projections resembl…
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Scandinavian
The Scandinavian style is the aesthetic of northern Europe, built on functionality, minimalism and calm, natural beauty.
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Scarf
A scarf (kerchief) is a square or rectangular piece of cloth tied on the head, neck or shoulders.
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Screen printing
Screen printing (stencil printing) is a technique of applying an image to fabric, in which ink is pushed through a fine mesh stencil where…
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Seam
A seam is the line of joining of two or more pieces of fabric sewn together, the basis of the very construction of any garment.
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Seersucker
Seersucker is a light cotton fabric with a characteristic puckered, wavy surface, where stripes of smooth cloth alternate with crinkled, sl…
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Sequins
Sequins are small flat spangles with a hole in the middle, sewn onto fabric in a solid or patterned layer, making a piece shine and shimmer.
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Setting
The setting is the construction that holds a precious stone in a jewellery piece, and at the same time an important part of its design.
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Shawl
A shawl is a large warm wrap for the shoulders, usually triangular or rectangular, bigger and more enveloping than a kerchief.
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Shearling
Shearling is a natural sheepskin tanned together with the wool, so that on one side there remains a soft, warm woolly pile, and on the othe…
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Sheath
The sheath is a narrow, close-fitting silhouette of straight cut that closely follows the lines of the body from the shoulders to the hem,…
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Shibori
Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique of resist dyeing of fabric, in which the cloth, before being immersed in dye (traditionally indigo…
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Shift dress
The shift dress is a dress of straight, loose cut that falls from the shoulders straight down, marking no waist and barely touching the fig…
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Shirring
Shirring is a technique in which fabric is gathered into even parallel rows of small folds using several rows of stitching (often with an e…
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Shirt dress
Shirt dress is a dress cut on the principle of a classic shirt: with a collar, a button placket (often full-length) and, frequently, cuffs…
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Shoulder pad
A shoulder pad is an insert of soft but shape-holding material sewn into the shoulder of a garment to give the shoulder line crispness, vol…
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Signet ring
A signet ring is a massive ring with a flat or domed top on which a coat of arms, monogram, initials or symbol is engraved.
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Silk
Silk is a natural protein fibre produced by the silkworm caterpillar as it wraps its cocoon; the single fine, continuous thread of a cocoon…
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Silver
Silver is a noble white metal, one of the chief materials of the jeweller's trade, known to humankind for millennia.
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Skinny
Skinny is a fitted trouser silhouette that closely follows the form of the leg along its whole length, from hip to ankle, like a second ski…
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Slides
Slides are simple open backless sandals into which the foot just 'slides' under one wide band across the instep (hence the name).
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Slingback
A slingback is a shoe with a closed toe but an open heel held by a thin strap at the back (from the name: sling — 'loop, suspension').
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Slip dress
Slip dress is a light, flowing dress of simple cut on thin straps, resembling underwear (a slip), hence the name.
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Slip-ons
Slip-ons are light footwear without fastenings or laces, into which the foot just 'slips' thanks to elastic gussets on the sides.
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Smart casual
Smart casual is a style that combines the ease of everyday dress with elements of the classic, creating a tidy yet relaxed look.
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Smocking
Smocking is a decorative technique in which fabric is evenly gathered into small folds and secured with ornamental stitches in patterns (ho…
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Snap
A snap is a fastening of two parts (a stud and a socket) that join with a characteristic click when pressed.
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Sneakers
Sneakers (trainers) are athletic footwear on a light rubber or synthetic sole, created for comfort, cushioning and freedom of movement.
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Snood
A snood is an infinity scarf sewn into a solid closed loop (or a very wide scarf whose ends are joined), simply pulled over the head, wrapp…
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Sport chic
Sport chic is a style that elevates athletic clothing to an elegant look, combining the comfort and dynamism of sport with refinement and s…
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Sporty
The sporty style is an aesthetic that carries elements of athletic clothing into the everyday wardrobe for comfort, freedom of movement and…
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Stiletto
The stiletto is a thin, high and sharp heel, named after the narrow Italian dagger of the same name.
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Stitch
The stitch is the smallest, basic unit of sewing: a single pass of the needle and thread through the fabric, of which every seam and every…
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Stitching
Stitching is a technique of decorative and functional sewing of fabric with rows of stitches that join layers or create a relief pattern on…
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Straight-leg
Straight-leg is a classic, versatile trouser silhouette in which the leg runs even and straight from hip to hem, with no tapering or wideni…
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Strap
A strap is a long band of durable material used for fastening, carrying or adjusting: a bag's shoulder strap, a camera strap, removable and…
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Streetwear
Streetwear is a style of urban fashion that grew in the late 20th century out of the skateboarding, surfing and hip-hop subcultures of Cali…
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Stud
A stud is the simplest and most common type of earring, consisting of a decorative front part and a thin post threaded through the earlobe…
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Suede
Suede is a soft leather with a velvety, napped surface, produced by buffing the inner (flesh) side of a hide, most often calf, goat or shee…
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Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an accessory that combines eye protection from the sun with one of the most powerful style gestures.
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Suspenders
Suspenders (braces) are a pair of adjustable elastic or fabric straps thrown over the shoulders and fastened to the trouser waist at the fr…
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