The Associated Press Stylebook has added a fashion focused chapter, compiled by Samantha Critchell, AP fashion writer for the last 12 years.. The AP Stylebook Online has also recently added a new Fashion Guidelines section, including 185 terms and names. These include:
A-line; Alaia, Azzedine; anorak; argyle; Armani, Giorgio; atelier; babydoll; back-to-school clothing; Balenciaga, Cristobal; ballgown; Barneys New York; batik; bespoke; bias cut; Bloomingdale’s; boatneck, bateau; bodysuit; boho; boucle; bra; brogue; brooch; buffalo check; bustier, and button-down.
For more information visit AP Stylebook online, or checkout their Twitterfeed @AP_Fashion.
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Groundbreaking!
This is great that the AP is recognizing fashion terminology as something they need to take seriously. Hooray!
Hm, wonder if this is a way to get fashion bloggers to run out and purchase a copy?