luxury garments

[ˈlʌk.ʃə.ri ˈɡɑːr.mənts]
nounpl: luxury garments
roupas de luxo
1. High-end clothing items made from premium materials, crafted by renowned designers, and characterized by superior quality, exclusivity, and high price points
She invested in luxury garments from Italian designers to elevate her wardrobe.
Ela investiu em roupas de luxo de estilistas italianos para elevar seu guarda-roupa.
2. Exclusive apparel designed for affluent consumers, often featuring fine fabrics, intricate craftsmanship, and prestigious brand names
The boutique specializes in luxury garments for the wealthy clientele.
A boutique se especializa em roupas de luxo para uma clientela abastada.
Luxury garments hold significant cultural value in both Brazilian and American societies, representing wealth, status, and sophistication. In Brazil, designer brands are highly coveted status symbols, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro's affluent neighborhoods. In the USA, especially in New York City, luxury fashion is integral to business culture and social identity. Both markets show strong demand for European and Brazilian luxury brands.
NYC Slang
designer threads, high-end fits, luxury drip
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high-end clothingdesigner wearpremium garmentsfine apparelcouture pieceshaute couture
Antonyms / Antônimos
fast fashionbudget clothingmass-produced garmentscheap clothes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas de luxo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roupas de grife
Common usage emphasizing designer brands
São Paulo
vestuário de luxo
More formal business-oriented usage
Portugal
vestuário de luxo
Formal standard Portuguese usage

Related Words

designercouturehaute couturepremium fabricsbespoke clothinghigh fashionexclusive brandstailored clothing

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to the nines
wearing one's finest
decked out in designer
living the high life
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