Addison Rae A
[Àd-di-son Rae] proper n. American singer, known for her content on social platforms and now a key figure of contemporary digital pop culture.
Bad Bunny B
[Bàd Bùn-ny] proper n. Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, leading figure of Latin urban music, especially reggaeton and Latin trap.
Chat GPT C
[Chat–GPT] proper n. Artificial intelligence language model able to generate text and reply in natural language, used in both professional and everyday contexts.
Debuts D
[De•bùts] Eng. pl. n. First public or professional appearances, especially in fashion, entertainment, or music.
Eighties (80s) E
[Èight-ies] Eng. n. The nineteen-eighties, a decade marked by intense cultural expansion, bold aesthetics, and pop experimentation.
Fragrances F
[Fràg-ran-ces] Eng. pl. n. Aromatic compositions used in perfumery and cosmetics.
Giorgio Armani G
[Giór-gio Ar-mà-ni] proper n. Italian designer, among the most influential of the 20th and 21st centuries, known for elegant minimalism and innovation in tailoring.
Hedi Boys H
[Hé-di Bòys] Eng. pl. n. Followers or imitators of the aesthetic created by Hedi Slimane, defined by slim silhouettes and rock influences.
Inditex I
[In-di-tèx] proper n. Spanish multinational fast fashion group, owner of brands such as Zara, Bershka, and Massimo Dutti.
Jonathan Anderson J
[Jo-na-than Àn-der-son] proper n. Northern Irish designer, founder of JW Anderson, former creative director of Loewe, and current creative director of Christian Dior.
Kering K
[Kér-ing] proper n. French luxury conglomerate that controls Maisons such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta.
Labubu L
[La-bù-bu] n. Designer toy character highly sought after by collectors, defined by a naïve and ironic aesthetic.
Matcha M
[Màtch-a] n. Finely ground Japanese green tea, used in traditional ceremonies or as an ingredient in drinks and desserts.
Napoleon Jacket N
[Na-po-lè-on Jack-et] Jacket inspired by Napoleonic uniforms, with embroidery, metal buttons and a military cut.
Overtourism O
[O-ver-tour-ism] Eng. n. Phenomenon of tourist overcrowding that undermines quality of life, environment, and local identity.
Performative P
[Per-for-mà-ti-ve] Eng. adj. Said of male behaviour that is flaunted or displayed more for social conformity than genuine personal conviction.
Quiet Quitting Q
[Qui-et Quìt-ting] Eng. n. Work attitude characterized by doing the bare minimum required by the role, avoiding any extra effort.
Ray-Ban R
[Ray-Ban] proper n. American eyewear brand, known for iconic models such as the Aviator and Wayfarer.
Sinner S
[Sìn-ner] proper n. Italian tennis player of international relevance; by extension, media reference to his sporting persona.
Thai idols T
[Thài I-dols] Eng. pl. n. Celebrities, singers, or actors from Thailand with a strong following, especially among young Asian audiences.
Ultramarathon U
[Ul-tra-ma-rà-thon] n. Running race covering a distance longer than a traditional marathon, often held in challenging environmental conditions.
Versace V
[Ver-sà-ce] proper n. Italian fashion Maison founded by Gianni Versace, known for a sensual, baroque and highly iconic aesthetic.
Wales Bonner W
[Wa-les Bón-ner] proper n. British designer whose work merges Afro Caribbean references, cultural research and contemporary tailoring.
Xiao Hong Shu X
[Xiao–Hong–Shu] proper n. Chinese social platform that combines community, creator economy, and shopping, highly influential in fashion and beauty trends.
Yorgos Lanthimos Y
[Yòr-gos Làn-thi-mos] proper n. Greek director known for his visionary style and surreal atmospheres, active in international cinema.
Zero Z
[Zè-ro] n. Absence of quantity; by extension, the starting point or minimum level on a value scale.
Debuts
The last twelve months have been exhausting for the fashion industry. The crisis has triggered a defence mechanism that manifested itself with dozens of changes in the creative direction of various Maisons. It is impossible to talk about this topic without mentioning Jonathan Anderson, who kept everyone on edge for months until his debut at Dior, and Matthieu Blazy, who left Bottega Veneta only to become Chanel’s newest creative director. Will our heroes manage to save high fashion’s fate? We will be watching, popcorn in hand.
