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collection (The fashion terms "collection" and "line" are mistakenly thought to be interchangeable. While both are common terms in the fashion industry, a fashion line refers exclusively to all of the clothing a fashion designer produces for a specific category within her fashion company, while a collection refers to a seasonal production of different styles within a line for that same company. Alexander Demidov); fashion line (A fashion line is a clothing subsidiary (usually maintained by a parent company) that designs and sells garments according to a specific ethos, often only slightly different from the company's flagship brand. A single designer or creative director will often be in charge of many lines, each presenting a different take on the company or brand's main idea. A few notable fashion lines include: Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale and American Eagle Outfitters. WK Alexander Demidov); fashion collection (A fashion collection is a selection of outfits and individual garments that fashion designers put together every season and that reflect predictions of upcoming trends, including color, cut, line and proportion. A collection will usually include a variety of styles, from evening wear to sportswear to outerwear. The cut, coordinating colors and design elements of each style usually tie the items together. It's likely that a fashion designer will have two collections per year – one for the fall/winter season and one for the spring/summer season. The number of pieces included can range from as few as 30 pieces to as many as 120.  wisegeek.org Alexander Demidov) |
