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Capsule collection

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈkæpsjuːl kəˌlekʃn/nounCommon term

In fashion & textiles, capsule collection means: A small, focused collection of a few key pieces, often made for a short period, a special theme or a collaboration with a designer or celebrity.

In Turkish: kapsül koleksiyon

How it is used

Brands launch, design or drop capsule collections between main seasons to create excitement and test ideas. A capsule collection usually has fewer than 20 pieces that work well together. The idea comes from the capsule wardrobe, a small set of versatile clothes.

Example sentences

  1. The capsule collection with the young designer sold out online in a day.

  2. We're planning a 12-piece capsule collection in organic linen for summer.

Common collocations

  • launch a capsule collection
  • limited-edition capsule
  • capsule wardrobe
  • collaboration capsule
  • collectionA group of garments and accessories designed together for one season or event, sharing a theme, colour palette and fabrics.
  • seasonOne of the periods of the fashion calendar for which collections are designed and sold, mainly spring/summer and autumn/winter.
  • trendA style, colour, shape or idea that becomes popular for a period of time and influences what designers create and what customers buy.
  • lookbookA set of styled photographs showing the outfits of a collection, used to present it to buyers, press and customers.

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