Fashion Glossary

  Acrylic Nails   Acrylic nails also known as fake nails or press-on nails, are glued onto the real nails.It is a combination of a liquid and powder.They were first invented in the 1970s. Although they did not appear real.Today's acrylic nails look realistic, are much stronger, and provide … [Read more...] about Acrylic Nails

  Acrylic Fiber & Fabric Acrylic is a man-made fiber. It was first developed and made from petroleum derivatives by DuPont in 1944. Acrylic fibers are produced from a petrochemical called acrylontrile and are dry spun or wet spun. Acrylic is used in apparel industry making … [Read more...] about Acrylic Fiber & Fabric

  Acetate Fiber & Fabric   Two Swiss brothers, Dr.Camille and Dr.Henri Dreyfus, In 1905, invented a commercial process to manufacture cellulose acetate.       Acetate is a valuable man-made  luxurious feeling fiber. Blended … [Read more...] about Acetate Fiber & Fabric

  Abstract Art   There are two types of paintings: “Representational” and “Abstract”. A “representational painting” almost like a photograph, portrays specific, recognizable physical objects. An “ abstract painting” … [Read more...] about Abstract Art

  Abaya   An abaya is a traditional women's overgarment worn in Saudi Arabia, and sometimes other places in the Persian Gulf region. It is the national dress for many countries of the Arabian Peninsula such as Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates. It is the most common garment worn by Muslin … [Read more...] about Abaya

  A-Line   A-Line Silhouette : An A-line cut is narrower at the top and widely flared towards the bottom.  The style incorporates fit and flare to give the garment a slender, inverted funnel-like shape. The shape resembles the letter 'A' in it's shape, which the how the silhouette got its name. … [Read more...] about A-Line