opening collection

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ kəˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: opening collections
coleção de abertura
1. The first collection of items, products, or works presented or released by a designer, artist, or company
The fashion designer's opening collection received critical acclaim at Fashion Week.
A coleção de abertura do designer de moda recebeu aclamação crítica na Semana de Moda.
2. A preliminary or introductory assembly of pieces in art, literature, or performance
The museum exhibited the artist's opening collection before moving to more recent works.
O museu exibiu a coleção de abertura do artista antes de passar para obras mais recentes.
3. The initial gathering or compilation of items for a specific purpose or event
The opening collection for the auction included vintage furniture and rare books.
A coleção de abertura do leilão incluía móveis vintage e livros raros.
This term is predominantly used in fashion, art, and cultural industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian fashion capitals like São Paulo, 'opening collection' (coleção de abertura or coleção de lançamento) is crucial terminology for emerging designers presenting at fashion weeks. The concept carries significant weight as it often determines a designer's or artist's market reception and career trajectory.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inaugural collectiondebut collectionfirst collectionpremiere collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing collectionfinal collectionretrospective collection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleção de abertura
Standard term used in fashion and art contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
coleção de lançamento
Alternative term emphasizing the launch aspect, common in fashion industry
Rio de Janeiro
coleção inaugural
Formal alternative, used in cultural and artistic contexts
Portugal
coleção de estreia
Portuguese European equivalent, emphasizing the debut aspect

Related Words

collectiondebutpremiereexhibitionlaunchpresentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a splash with an opening collection
set the tone with an opening collection
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