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Boaker Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Fashion Style

Most dictionary definitions for 'fashion' seem to contain 'style'. So in these passages:

http://www.nytimes.com/1991/02/24/magazine/looking-on-the-bright-side.html
"It's as if designers everywhere want to give the world a lift. Instead of being on the somber side - which would be completely understandable - the latest styles are exactly the opposite. Exuding confidence and cheeriness, these new fashions are like bright flags bravely waving above the troubled landscape."

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/fashion/changes-in-the-marketing-of-mens-underwear.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
"While economic pundits are quick to theorize that this rise, like rising hemlines or lipstick sales, is indicative of a recovery, it is more likely a result of strong consumer demand for new fashion styles, the neon-bright colors and the trimmer cuts designed to go with “slim fit” suits and dress shirts."

Is 'style' redundant in 'fashion style'? How are 'fashion style' and 'fashion' different?
  

Top answer

These terms are used rather loosely.

  • These terms are used rather loosely.
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These terms are used rather loosely.
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So, there was some lapse in judgement in the writing?
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No. One is allowed to use loose terms loosely.
Is everything in your language said with precision and intellectual rigour? I doubt it.

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