Shendong English-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary of Clothing: Second Edition

Author: (USA) Kala Shipata
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
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"Regardless of the past or the future, humans will always create new terms that meet the needs of the era. Terms are like leaves—some wither each year, while new ones are born." — Horace
"This book provides basic fashion terminology for professionals in China's clothing industry and fashion experts worldwide. It defines and illustrates various types of clothing, garment details, and accessories. Learning and mastering the vocabulary in this book will help understand the past and present of the fashion industry and accurately describe the current fashion and style of clothing." — Dr. Jane Walkerman
"If you browse through it, I have always found this dictionary to be a fun book." — Albert J. Noack
This dictionary is a copyrighted book from Fairchild Publications, a division of Fairchild Publishing Company. It has been revised and reprinted twice in the United States and holds strong authority in the global fashion and related industries. The dictionary includes over 17,000 professional fashion terms, covering aspects of clothing production, craftsmanship, and business operations. Its English version is highly regarded by many international users, and the revised edition has added some more recent professional terms. This Chinese annotated edition retains the original English explanations while adding Chinese translations for each term. It helps readers understand both Chinese and English professional vocabulary, improve their English proficiency in fashion, and align with international standards.