A reference to the language of luxury
Luxury Lexicon
A guide to the language of luxury jobs in Canada, with definitions, Canadian examples and links to current roles.
297 terms 20 groups
Materials, craft & commerce
Business
How houses plan their business, work with retail partners and measure performance.
Agile APAC B2B
Data
Terms for managing data, checking its quality and using it in business decisions.
A/B testing Average transaction value Business intelligence
Employment
Terms that Canadian employers use for benefits, qualifications, hours and working arrangements.
Background check Bilingual Co-op placement
Fabrics
The fibres, fabric structures and finishes used in apparel design, sourcing and alterations.
Appliqué Batiste Biodegradable
Finance
Accounting and commercial measures used in stores, buying offices and finance teams.
Accounts payable Accounts receivable Accrual
Footwear
Terms for shoe construction, fit and style that arise in footwear and client-facing roles.
Aglet Arch support Blake-stitched
French
French terms used in English-language luxury work across fashion, fragrance and craft.
Anglage Appliqué Atelier
Garments
Garment components and the work of designing, fitting, sewing and altering clothing.
Accessories Bespoke Bodice
Hospitality
Terms for guest service, food and beverage work, and the operation of hotels and restaurants.
After-sales service Back of house Chef de partie
Jewellery
Gemstones, precious metals and the work of jewellery workshops and sales teams.
Bench jeweller Cabochon Carat (gemstone weight)
Marketing
The language of campaigns, customer segments and digital channels in luxury marketing jobs.
A/B testing B2B Brand ambassador
Menswear
Tailoring methods, fit and construction terms used in menswear and alterations.
Bespoke Blucher Brogue
Merchandising
How merchandise teams plan assortments, present collections and follow sales and inventory.
Allocation Assortment planning Deadstock
Production
The vocabulary of product development, workshop production and quality control.
After-sales service Anglage Appliqué
Retail
Client service, sales-floor responsibilities and the daily operation of boutiques and stores.
After-sales service Allocation Assortment planning
Style
Terms that describe silhouettes, styling choices and the presentation of clothing.
Accessories Avant-garde Capsule wardrobe
Supply chain
How materials and finished products are ordered, moved, counted and replenished.
Allocation BOM BOPIS
Sustainability
The language of sourcing, product life and environmental claims in luxury work.
After-sales service Biodegradable Circular fashion
Technology
Technology used to manage products, support sales and deliver digital services.
A/B testing Agile API
Watchmaking
The movements, components and servicing terms used in watchmaking and after-sales work.
Anglage Automatic watch Balance spring