second collection
[/ˈsɛkənd kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: second collections
🇧🇷 segunda coleção
1. A fashion designer's or brand's second line of clothing or products, typically more affordable and accessible than the main collection
The designer launched a second collection to reach a broader market demographic.
O designer lançou uma segunda coleção para atingir um público mais amplo.
2. The second seasonal collection released by a fashion house, typically presented after the primary collection
Paris Fashion Week featured the designer's second collection in the fall presentation.
A Semana de Moda de Paris apresentou a segunda coleção do designer na apresentação de outono.
3. In library or archival contexts, a second gathering or compilation of items
The museum's second collection of Renaissance paintings was recently catalogued.
A segunda coleção de pinturas renascentistas do museu foi recentemente catalogada.
💡 The term 'second collection' is primarily used in the fashion industry context. In Brazil, where fashion and design are significant cultural elements, diffusion lines represent a strategy to democratize high fashion by offering more affordable options. This concept is crucial in both American and Brazilian fashion markets, where luxury brands use second collections to expand their consumer base while maintaining brand prestige.
Related Idioms & Phrases
launch a second collection
present a second collection
release a second collection
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