AFRICAN FASHION, AMERICAN FASHION, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Scroll down to learn about the influences of African fashion, Indian fashion, Asian fashion, Middle Eastern fashion, and European fashion on American Fashion design.

This book is a visual list of tools, textiles, fabrics, fashion designs, wearable art, and international styles, from bygone times to the present day, and from all over the world.

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EVERY BODY, EVERY WEAR

The Illustrated Glossary of Fabric, Fashion, and Style

by Judee Shipman

CHAPTER 38

UGANDA - URENA

UGANDA: A talented designer of African fashion.

Shown below, some of Uganda's African fashion designs are modeled at Kampala Fashion Week.

above image credit: vogue.com

UGGS: An American shoe brand featuring soft, comfortable, fur lined, earth toned slippers and boots.

At one time, Uggs were a popular fashion trend of the new millennium.

Shown below, a gang of celebrities wearing comfy Ugg boots.

above image credit: shefinds.com

ULTRASUEDE: A synthetic fabric similar to suede, but more durable and stain resistant than suede.

Above image credit: ultrasuede.us

UNBALANCED STRIPES: A stripe design of irregular width and spacing.

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UNDERSKIRT: A skirt that is worn underneath another skirt.

Some underskirts are meant to be shown, such as the Kelly green one shown below.

Above image credit: petticoatstyle.com

UNDERWEAR: Any personal garments to be worn underneath visible clothing.

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UNDERWIRE: A strong wire constructed into the lower part of certain bra cups.

Shown below, a Madame Everglade underwire bikini.

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UNIFORM: An outfit that is identical to other outfits worn by members of the same group.

Shown below, uniforms at a boys' school in South Africa. African fashion tends to be more colorful than American fashion.

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UNITARD: A close-fitting one-piece garment that covers the hands, feet, legs, torso, arms, and sometimes even the head. Typically used for costume design.

Above image credit: allaboutdance.com

UPHOLSTERY: The fabric that is used for covering stuffed furniture and seating. Upholstery fabric is known for thickness, durability, and stain resistance.

Shown below, a team of brave fashion designers created these looks from the upholstery inside Ford automobiles.