Every industry has its own code. The uninitiated have to take pains to learn how to read more deeply into the words and phrases that are thrown around. In the film industry, we all know what it means when an actress and a producer have a "special relationship." Writers learn very quickly that when we're told a client "had a few ideas," we'll be doing some substantial editing. The fashion world is no different. There is sometimes a gigantic chasm between what is said and what is meant. For those of you who may find yourself around models, designers, bloggers, and businessmen in the style world, here is a little shorthand that will help you understand what is really going on. Here's What Fashion People Really Mean When They Say Certain Things.
What Fashion People Really Mean When They Say Certain Things
What fashion people say isn't always what they mean.
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