RL Style Guide

 
 
Macramé
A heavy lace, often geometric in design, formed by knotting and interlacing cords, strings or yarns.
 
 
Madras
Originally from Madras, India, a plain-weave lightweight cotton fabric known for its colorful vegetable-dyed plaid pattern that fades and bleeds over time to create a muted effect.
 
 
Maillot
A one-piece women's swimsuit, often cut high on the legs and backless.
 
 
Mandarin collar
An Asian-inspired band collar with a small opening at the center.
 
 
Matelassé
A rich double-cloth fabric woven on a jacquard or dobby loom to create an embossed effect.
 
 
Matte
A term used to describe a surface with a smooth finish that lacks luster and shine.
 
 
Maxi
An ankle-length dress or skirt.
 
 
Mélange
French term meaning "mix".
 
 
Mercerized
A term used to describe yarn or fabric that has undergone a finishing process to increase luster and smoothness.
 
 
Merino
A high-quality wool yarn made from the fleece of Merino sheep.
 
 
Mesh
A lightweight and breathable fabric knit with an open weave to produce a screen-like or net effect.
 
 
Microfiber
A durable, naturally water-repellant synthetic fiber that is silky in appearance and extremely breathable.
 
 
Minaudière
A small decorative evening bag often jewel- or crystal-encrusted and designed to carry cosmetics.
 
 
Mitered
A term used to describe a diagonal design that meets in the middle to form a "V" shape.
 
 
Mockneck
A loose stand collar designed slightly shorter than a turtleneck.
 
 
Mohair
The long, shiny and soft hair from the angora goat usually loosely woven or knit to produce fuzzy wools and knits.
 
 
Moleskin
A cotton fabric that is brushed on the surface to produce a suede-like effect.
 
 
Monogram
An embroidered, embossed or engraved design of one or more of a person's initials.
 
 
Mother-of-pearl
The strong, lustrous and iridescent lining of the oyster, abalone or other mollusk often used to make buttons.
 
 
Motorcycle
A term used to describe clothing and accessories inspired by utilitarian leather gear worn by bikers.
 
 
Mousseline
A very fine plain-weave fabric with a silky and sheer quality very similar to that of chiffon.