Apparels
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Apparels
Apparels refer to clothing and accessories that are worn to cover the body. They are made from a variety of materials including cotton, silk, wool, and synthetic fabrics. Apparels are designed to fit different body shapes, sizes, and styles, and can be both fashionable and functional. The term has its origin in the Latin word ‘apparare’ meaning ‘to make ready, prepare’. Throughout history, apparels have been used as a form of self-expression and an indicator of social status. Today, the apparel industry is a multi-billion dollar global business that encompasses the design, production, and retailing of clothing and accessories. One aspect of apparels that is often overlooked is their impact on the environment. The production of clothing and accessories requires the use of natural resources such as water and energy, and can result in the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Additionally, the disposal of clothing and accessories can contribute to the growing problem of textile waste. As consumers become more aware of these issues, there has been a growing interest in sustainable and ethical fashion. This includes using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste in the production process, and promoting fair labor practices. Another important aspect of apparels is their role in cultural identity and expression. Clothing and accessories can be used to signal membership in a particular social group or to express individuality. This is particularly true in subcultures such as punk, goth, and hip-hop, where clothing and accessories are used to signal a rejection of mainstream culture and values. In some cultures, traditional clothing and accessories are still worn as a way of preserving cultural heritage and identity. Overall, apparels are an essential part of human life and culture. They serve both practical and symbolic functions, and have a significant impact on the environment and society. As the apparel industry continues to evolve, it is important to consider the ethical and environmental implications of our clothing choices.
clothing, accessories, fashion, sustainability, cultural identity
Apparels
Apparels are articles of clothing and accessories. The term is used in various contexts to describe a range of clothing items and accessories including, but not limited to, shoes, hats, trousers, dresses, shirts, coats and jewelry. The study of the origin and meaning of words in various languages has been the purview of linguists for centuries. In English, terms like 'clothing', 'attire', 'dress', 'garb', 'garments', 'habiliment', 'outfit', 'regalia', 'rig', 'suit', and 'threads' are all synonymous with 'apparel.' Across other languages, the term is often synonymous with 'vesture', 'robe', 'toile', 'mode', 'stadt', 'bekleidung' and 'vordy.' Additionally, in French it is 'habillement' and in Latin 'amictus.' German speakers may use 'kleidung' and 'bekleidungskleidung,' while Spanish speakers may use 'vestimenta.' Other languages may use 'vestiti' in Italian, 'kangas' in Finnish, 'odйsse' in Greek, 'traje' in Portuguese and 'sutan' in Indonesian.
Apparel, clothing, attire, dress, garb, garments, habiliment, outfit, regalia, rig, suit, threads, vesture, robe, toile, mode, stadt, bekleidung, habillement, amictus, kleidung, bekleidungskleidung, vestimenta, vestiti, kangas, odйsse, traje, sutan.
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Apparels
Apparels is a noun derived from the Middle English appareil and is related to the Old French apareillier and Latin apparare, meaning to make ready, prepare. Synonyms to the word apparels include clothes, garments, clothing, attire, and outfit while antonyms would be nakedness, nudity, and bareness. Cognates of the word apparels would be apparelment, apparelled, appareling, and appareller. Variants of the word apparels include apparell, apparele, and aparell.
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Apparels
The English word Apparels, which has its origin in the Latin word ‘apparare’, is used to indicate any type of clothing or accessories. This word first appeared in the English language during the 15th century, and since then has been used differently in different periods, ranging from its applications in the business world, where it was used to refer to such clothing items as ‘suits of apparel’, to its contemporary use which encompasses a wide variety of clothing and accessories, as well as the businesses involved in their making and retailing. Morphologically, this word is related to the combination of two French words: ‘à’ and ‘parer’, and carries a connotation of ‘dressing’ or ‘adornment’. Historically, Apparels was used to refer to the finely sewn clothing or fashion items as an expression of one’s wealth or social standing. From a pragmatic point of view, this word links past and present fashion, as well as its changing meaning and implications, while also relating to the modern concept of buying clothing and accessories as a form of self-expression.
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Apparels
Apparels are items of clothing and accessories that are used to cover the body. Common examples of apparels include shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, hats, and scarves. Apparels are typically made from fabrics such as cotton, silk, wool, and synthetic materials. Apparels can be designed to fit a variety of body shapes, sizes, and styles. Apparels are typically designed to be fashionable and stylish, but they can also be designed to be functional and protective.
Clothing, fashion, apparel, accessories, wardrobe.
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