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Lookbook

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈlʊkbʊk/nounCommon term

In fashion & textiles, lookbook means: A set of styled photographs showing the outfits of a collection, used to present it to buyers, press and customers.

In Turkish: lookbook, koleksiyon kataloğu

How it is used

Brands shoot, design and send lookbooks each season, usually as PDFs or web pages. A lookbook shows complete looks on models, while a line sheet lists each style with its code, colours, prices and minimums for wholesale buyers.

Example sentences

  1. I've attached the SS27 lookbook and the line sheet with wholesale prices.

  2. The lookbook was shot in Cappadocia to match the earthy colour palette.

Common collocations

  • shoot a lookbook
  • digital lookbook
  • lookbook and line sheet
  • send the lookbook
  • 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.
  • wholesaleThe sale of goods in large quantities to shops and other businesses, which then sell them to the public at a higher price.
  • silhouetteThe overall outline or shape of a garment or outfit on the body, such as A-line, straight, fitted or oversized.

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