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preppy [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1993-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Clothing (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preppy
1, record 1, English, preppy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- preppie 1, record 1, English, preppie
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
1980 W. Safire in N.Y. Times Mag. 30 Mar. 9. The word that sums up the rage of fashion world is "preppie"... Suddenly, neatness counts, the buttons are down, the sweaters and skirts are back. 1, record 1, English, - preppy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Andover House is one of two traditional men's wear speciality ... Andover House has modified its line ... the store still carries dark suits with three-button coats and unpleated trousers, and buttondown shirts, the preppy look is being supplanted by more European styles. (Source: Daily News; 20, no 214:6; October, 30, 1990.) 2, record 1, English, - preppy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
New trends in the surfing sportswear apparel fashions are described ... The impact of preppy influence on beach styles is discussed. (Source: Berger L.; Men's Wear; no 186; 20-22; December, 13, 1982.) 2, record 1, English, - preppy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mode
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bon chic bon genre
1, record 1, French, bon%20chic%20bon%20genre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BCBG 1, record 1, French, BCBG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ton bon chic bon genre 2, record 1, French, ton%20bon%20chic%20bon%20genre
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bon chic, bon genre, se dit d'une manière de s'habiller classique et bourgeoise, présentant bien; se dit de quelqu'un qui s'habille ainsi, d'un milieu où se genre de tenue est prisée. 2, record 1, French, - bon%20chic%20bon%20genre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le XVIe arrondissement reste bon chic bon genre [...] il faut le talent de la personnalité de Sonia Rykiel pour envoyer jusqu'à la Porte d'Orléans toute une clientèle jeune et dans le vent. 3, record 1, French, - bon%20chic%20bon%20genre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ainsi le maire de Paris, c'est «élégance et sobriété» [...]. Laurent Fabius lui, est «preppy» (BCBG américain) [...]. (Source : Élections mode; Paris; 19 février 1986.) 2, record 1, French, - bon%20chic%20bon%20genre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- preppy 1, record 2, English, preppy
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mode
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bon chic, bon genre 1, record 2, French, bon%20chic%2C%20bon%20genre
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode vestimentaire à la fois recherchée et décontractée, caractéristique des jeunes provenant de familles aisées. 1, record 2, French, - bon%20chic%2C%20bon%20genre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'abréviation BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) n'est qu'un équivalent approximatif de PREPPY. Les expressions de ce type sont liées aux faits de civilisation qui leur donnent naissance et, à ce titre, ne peuvent avoir d'équivalents exacts dans d'autres langues. 1, record 2, French, - bon%20chic%2C%20bon%20genre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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