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The word 'fashion' comes from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to make'. Which explains why designers never stop remaking last season.

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The etymology traces through French (“façon”) and ultimately Latin roots tied to “making/doing.” It’s a reminder that “fashion” originally implied construction and form—not just trend.

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