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The picture below shows models on a catwalk during the Indonesia Muslim Fashion Week. As strange as it sounds, the Muslim world has its own haute couture and its own designers, which debunks the misconception about Muslim women wearing simple black hijabs. In this section, you will read a text about Fashion Week events.
Poniższe zdjęcie ukazuje modelki na wybiegu podczas Indonezyjskiego Muzułmańskiego Tygodnia Mody. Jakkolwiek może to kogoś zaskoczyć, świat islamski także może pochwalić się krawiectwem luksusowym oraz nowatorskimi projektantami. Obala to mit, że islamskie kobiety noszą jedynie proste czarne hidżaby. W tej sekcji przeczytasz o wydarzeniach organizowanych w trakcie Tygodnia Mody.
Read the text and do the exercises below.
Strike a Pose, Vogue*
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A runway built in the middle of the room, chairs everywhere, photographers hiding behind their huge lenseslenses, models fidgetingfidgeting nervously behind the scene – all this is a sign that another fashion week is about to begin. Fashion Week is a biannualbiannual event held in numerous cities around the world during which designers and fashion houses displaydisplay their collections for the upcomingupcoming season. Thanks to them, people become familiar withfamiliar with the latest trends in clothes, chic accessories and makeup. Whether you are a fashion icon or a fashionistafashionista, you will have plenty of options to stock your wardrobe or walk‑in closetwalk‑in closet.
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The most prominentprominent fashion weeks are organised in fashion capitals: Paris, Milan, London, and New York. They receive the majority of press coveragepress coverage, but there are other less well‑known fashion events which also grab attentiongrab attention. If you are a high stepper,high stepper, you may also consider going to Tokyo, Copenhagen, Prague, or Łódź. Traditionally, designers present their projects a few months before the season, hence in February and March they show their fall/winter collections and in September and October they display their spring/summer attireattire.
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There are primarilyprimarily two kinds of shows: those featuring womenswear and those focused on menswear. There are also shows particularparticular to each location. For example, most high fashion is presented in Paris while bridal showsbridal shows take place in New York. Miami gainedgained fame due to its swimwear events, while Bangalore showcasesshowcases best festive wear. In a like manner, the Indonesian Islamic Fashion Week specialises in Muslim outfits, while Portland prides itself onprides itself on eco‑friendly fashion.
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In recent years, shows have featured garmentsgarments that are available for sale immediately, online, or in store. But since technology has become an indispensableindispensable part of our lives, designers also seekseek ways to make their businesses thrivethrive in the virtual world. Tommy Hilfiger, Nicole Miller, or Tom Ford post clickable videos, where certain looks are attainable online right after or even during the show. The advent of this way of shopping has been born in response to “fast‑fashion” retailersretailers who copy the designs from the catwalkcatwalk and bring them to stores faster than traditional fashion brands.
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As you can see, the fashion industry has been flourishingflourishing for decades. Haute couture, once affordableaffordable only for the affluent, is now within reach of regular people. The most famous brands create outfits that aren’t destineddestined only forfor the red carpet and you don’t need to be a celebrity, up‑and‑comingup‑and‑coming artist, royal, or tycoontycoon to dress for success. It turns out that you can wear designer labelsdesigner labels for everyday use – perhaps less flamboyantflamboyant but stylish anyway. So you can forget Lady Gaga’s 2019 Met Gala lavishlavish pink costume‑like ensembleensemble or Lil Nas X’s 2020 Grammy event provocative suit. Just put on this little black dress that has been hiding in your closet for years and with the appropriate accessories and shoes, you will rock it on any occasion because, as they say, some things never go out of style.
* from lyrics of „Vogue” by Madonna
Źródło: Marta Hilgier, licencja: CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Fashion Week is organised twice a year.
TRUE FALSE
- Media only reports on the top four fashion events.
TRUEFALSE
- If you’re planning your wedding and looking for inspiration, Paris is your destination.
TRUEFALSE
- The internet helps fight dishonest competition.
TRUEFALSE
- The latest trends will always make you look fabulous.
TRUEFALSE
Are people nowadays obsessed with fashion? Answer the question and give two arguments supporting your opinion.
Słownik
/ ˈædvent /
pojawienie się, nadejście (the arrival of a notable person or thing)
/ əˈfɔːdəbl̩ /
w przystępnej cenie (not expensive so people can afford it)
/ əˈteɪnəbl̩ /
osiągalny/osiągalna (which can be achieved)
/ əˈtaɪə /
strój, ubiór (clothes, usually special or formal ones)
/ baɪˈænjuəl /
odbywający się dwa razy w roku (taking place twice a year)
/ ˈbraɪdl̩ ʃəʊz / / ˈbraɪdl̩ ʃəʊ /
pokazy mody ślubnej [pokaz mody ślubnej] (wedding fashion show)
/ ˈbʌtənʌp ʃɜːt /
koszula zapinana na guziki
/ ˈkætwɔːk /
wybieg dla modelek (long, narrow stage that models walk on during a fashion show)
/ ˈkɒmənəz / / ˈkɒmənə /
pospólstwo [członek pospólstwa] (person of lower social rank)
/ diːˈbʌŋk /
demaskować, obalać (to show that a widely held belief is false)
/ dɪˈzaɪnə ˈleɪbl̩z / / dɪˈzaɪnə ˈleɪbl̩ /
z metkami od projektantów [z metką od projektanta] (o ubraniach) (a luxury brand name)
/ ˈdestɪnd fɔː /
przeznaczony/przeznaczona na/do (intended for a particular purpose)
/ dɪˈspleɪ / / dɪˈspleɪ /
przedstawiają [przedstawiać] (show)
/ ɒnˈsɒmbl̩ /
zestaw (a set of clothes worn together)
/ fəˈmɪlɪə wɪð /
zaznajomiony/zaznajomiona z (well known from long or close association)
/ ˌfaʃəˈnɪstə /
osoba znająca się na modzie (someone specializing in or working in the fashion industry)
/ ˈfiːtʃə /
obejmować, przedstawiać (to include as an important part of something)
/ ˈfɪdʒɪtɪŋ / / ˈfɪdʒɪt /
wiercące się [wiercić się] (keep moving your body because you are nervous or bored)
/ flæmˈboɪənt /
ekstrawagancki/ekstrawagancka (intending to be noticed by others, especially by wearing bright colours)
/ ˈflɔːləs /
perfekcyjny/perfekcyjna (perfect or without mistakes)
/ ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ / / ˈflʌrɪʃ /
dobrze prosperujący/prosperująca [dobrze prosperować, kwitnąć] (prosper, thrive)
/ ɡeɪnd / / ɡeɪn /
zyskało [zyskać] (obtain or secure something valuable)
/ ˈɡɑːmənts / / ˈɡɑːmənt /
odzież/ubrania [część garderoby] (a piece of clothing)
/ ɡræb əˈtenʃn̩ /
przykuwać uwagę (to get somebody’s attention)
/ ˈhot kuˈtjʊə /
dział luksusowego krawiectwa zajmujący się tworzeniem ubrań na zamówienie (custom‑fitted high‑end fashion design)
/ ˌhaɪ ˈstepə /
modnisia (wyr. potoczne) (AmE informal, fashionable or attractive person, especially a young woman)
/ ɪn vəʊɡ /
modny/modna, popularny/popularna (fashionable, popular)
/ ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ /
nieodzowny/nieodzowna (so essential that you cannot manage without it)
/ ˈlævɪʃ /
wystawny/wystawna (large in amount and expensive)
/ ˈlenzɪz / / ˈlenz /
obiektywy [obiektyw] (a curved piece of glass, plastic, or other transparent material, used in, among other things, cameras and glasses)
/ ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn̩ /
błędne przekonanie, przesąd (an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation)
/ pəˈtɪkjʊlə /
konkretny/konkretna, właściwy/właściwa (used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class)
/ pres ˈkʌvərɪdʒ /
relacja z wydarzenia w prasie (press report of an event)
/ praɪdz ɪtˈself ɒn / / praɪd wʌnˈself ɒn /
szczyci się [szczycić się czymś] (to be proud of something)
/ ˈpraɪmərəli /
głównie (mainly)
/ ˈprɒmɪnənt /
znaczący/znacząca (important)
/ ˈriːteɪləz /
sprzedawcy detaliczni [sprzedawca detaliczny](a person, shop, or business that sells goods to the public)
/ siːk / / siːk /
poszukują [poszukiwać, szukać]
/ ˈʃəʊkeɪsɪz / / ˈʃəʊkeɪs /
promuje [promować, wystawiać na pokaz] (show the best parts of something)
/ stɒk /
zaopatrzyć (np. w towar) (supply and fill with goods, clothes etc.)
/ ði ˈæfluənt /
zamożne osoby (the rich)
/ thetaraɪv /
odnosić sukcesy, kwitnąć (be successful)
/ taɪˈkuːn /
potentat finansowy/ potentatka finansowa (a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry)
/ ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ /
nadchodzący/nadchodząca (about to happen); up‑and‑coming - (making good progress and likely to become successful)
/ ˈʌp ən ˈkʌmɪŋ /
dobrze zapowiadający/zapowiadająca się, dobrze rokujący/rokująca
/ vəʊɡ /
moda (fashion)
/ wɔːk ɪn ˈklɒzɪt /
garderoba, która jest osobnym pokojema (closet that is large enough to walk around in)
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