exclusive wear

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv wɛr]
nounpl: exclusive wears
roupas exclusivas
1. Clothing or fashion items that are produced in limited quantities and available only to a select group of people or customers
The designer's exclusive wear collection is only sold in flagship stores.
A coleção de roupas exclusivas do designer é vendida apenas nas lojas principais.
2. Garments designed or intended for special occasions, premium clientele, or high-end fashion lines
She purchased exclusive wear for the gala event.
Ela comprou roupas exclusivas para o evento de gala.
3. Fashion items that are not mass-produced and maintain exclusivity through scarcity
The boutique specializes in exclusive wear from emerging designers.
A boutique se especializa em roupas exclusivas de designers em ascensão.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, exclusive wear is highly valued among the upper-middle and upper classes as a status symbol. The term is widely used in fashion retail and luxury markets. In the USA, particularly NYC, exclusive wear is deeply connected to fashion weeks, celebrity culture, and social media influence, where exclusivity and limited availability drive demand and desirability.
NYC Slang
drip, fit, couture pieces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
luxury wearpremium clothingdesigner wearhigh-end fashionlimited edition clothing
Antonyms / Antônimos
mass-market clothingready-to-wearfast fashioncasual wear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas exclusivas
Standard term used across Brazil for exclusive clothing items
São Paulo
vestuário exclusivo
More formal usage in fashion industry circles
Rio de Janeiro
roupa de grife exclusiva
Common in affluent neighborhoods; emphasizes designer brands
Portugal
roupa exclusiva
Similar usage but less emphasis on high fashion terminology

Related Words

haute couturebespoke clothinglimited editionboutique fashionpremium collection

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear it like you own it
dress to impress
high fashion statement
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