Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

moda

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English meaning: Fashion (Italian fashion industry)

Italian Definition

(Italiano)

L'arte e l'industria dell'abbigliamento e dello stile. L'Italia è la capitale mondiale della moda insieme alla Francia.

English Definition

The art and industry of clothing and style. Italy is the world's fashion capital alongside France — Milan's Fashion Week (February and September) is one of the 'Big Four' global fashion events. Italian fashion houses (Gucci, Prada, Versace, Armani, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi) dominate global luxury fashion. The 'Made in Italy' label signifies quality, craftsmanship, and style.

Example

Milano è una delle capitali mondiali della moda, con la settimana della moda tra le più importanti al mondo.

In English: Milan is one of the world's fashion capitals, with its fashion week among the most important globally.

Synonyms

  • haute couture
  • industria della moda

Literary Heritage

E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle.

And thence we came forth to see again the stars.

Dante Alighieri · Poet · Late 13th – early 14th century

Divina Commedia

Dante, Inferno (Divina Commedia, c. 1308–1321), Canto XXXIV, line 139, closing line of Inferno

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