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Fashion Textiles Voc
Fashion Textiles Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analyst | a professional who studies data and market information to identify trends and help businesses make decisions. |
| Auxiliary | supporting businesses or services that assist the fashion industry but do not directly design or manufacture products |
| Business | an organization or activity that involves producing, buying, or selling goods and services in order to make a profit |
| Buying | selecting and purchasing products that a store will sell based on customer demand, trends, and budget. |
| College and career readiness skills | the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successfully in postsecondary education and/or training that lead to gainful employment |
| Design | the creative backbone of the fashion industry. Designers conceptualize and create new clothing, accessories, and footwear. |
| Fall Leadership Meeting | North Carolina FCCLA hosted events where students increase their knowledge of FCCLA Programs and Events |
| Fashion Accessories | items added to clothing to complete, enhance, or personalize an outfit. Accessories help create style, express personality, and add function to an overall appearance. |
| Fashion Design | the process of creating clothing and accessories by developing ideas, sketches, selecting fabrics, and producing finished designs. |
| FCCLA | Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers programs, contests, scholarships, and opportunities for members to develop real world skills, |
| Forecasting: | the process of predicting future trends, consumer preferences, sales, and market changes by analyzing current data, past patterns, and emerging influences. |
| Illustrator: | an artist who creates fashion drawings or visual representations of clothing designs to communicate ideas before production. |
| Influencer | a person who uses social media or public platforms to affect consumer opinions and purchasing decisions. |
| Manufacturing: | The process of producing clothing, textiles, footwear, and accessories by transforming raw materials into finished products through cutting, sewing, assembling, quality testing, and packaging. |
| Marketing | focuses on promoting the brand and its products to consumers. It encompasses advertising, public relations, social media, and brand strategy. |
| Market Research | collecting and analyzing information about consumers, competitors, and trends to make business decisions |
| Media | the different forms of communication used to share information, ideas, advertising, and entertainment with an audience |
| Merchandising | bridges the gap between manufacturing and the consumer. It involves planning, buying, and presenting products in a way that maximizes sales and profitability. |
| National Conference: | leadership conference held yearly in different locations around the United States; affiliated FCCLA chapter members who place first and second in a state STAR Event competition are eligible to compete at the national conference. |
| National Programs | FCCLA offers eight peer-to-peer educational programs to help students develop real-world skills for life within Family and Consumer Sciences education |
| Omnichannel: | a retail strategy that creates a seamless shopping experience across multiple platforms such as in-store, online, mobile apps, and social media. |
| Product Development: | the process of turning a fashion idea into a finished product through planning, designing, testing, and production. |
| Production | the process of manufacturing garments or textile products from raw materials into finished items. |
| Public Relations (PR) | managing communication and maintaining a positive image between a company or brand and the public |
| Quality Assurance | a system of checking products and processes to ensure items meet established standards for consistency, quality and performance. |
| Real world skills: | life skills that help people navigate the world around them and deal with everyday challenges |
| Retail Merchandising: | planning, displaying, promoting, and selling products to attract customers and increase sales. |
| Sales Promotion | marketing activities designed to encourage customers to purchase products, such as discounts, coupons, and special events. |
| Sourcing | finding and selecting suppliers, materials, and manufacturers needed to produce fashion products. |
| STAR Events: | students taking action with recognition (STAR), are competitive events at the state and national level; students are recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation |
| Store Management: | overseeing daily store operations including employees, inventory, customer service, and sales goals. |
| Stylist | a professional who selects clothing, accessories, and overall appearance for individuals, photo shoots, fashion shows, or media productions. |
| Supply Chain | the network of people, businesses, activities, and processes involved in moving a product from raw materials to the final customer. |
| Textiles | materials made from fibers, yarns, or fabrics that are used to create clothing, accessories, and other products. |