A reference to the language of luxury
Luxury Lexicon
A guide to luxury terms found in UK jobs, with definitions, local examples and links to current roles.
329 terms 20 groups
Materials, craft & commerce
Business
How houses organise their business, work with retail partners and measure performance.
Agile APAC B2B
Data
How analysts define, look after and use business data in luxury roles.
A/B testing Average transaction value Business intelligence
Employment
Contracts, working patterns, qualifications and benefits that appear in UK vacancies.
Annual leave Apprenticeship Background check
Fabrics
The fibres, weaves and finishes that designers, garment teams and tailors work with.
Appliqué Batiste Biodegradable
Finance
The language of accounts, budgets and commercial reports used by luxury businesses.
Accounts payable Accounts receivable Accrual
Footwear
Parts of a shoe, methods of construction and style names used in footwear design and retail.
Aglet Arch support Blake-stitched
French
French words used in English-language luxury jobs, from the atelier to the fragrance counter.
Anglage Appliqué Atelier
Garments
Parts of a garment and the words used to describe cutting, fitting and construction.
Accessories Bespoke Bodice
Hospitality
Roles, services and operating measures in hotels, restaurants and guest services.
After-sales service Back of house Chef de partie
Jewellery
Gemstones, metalwork and settings used in UK jewellery workshops and boutiques.
Bench jeweller Cabochon Carat (gemstone weight)
Marketing
How luxury businesses describe campaigns, audiences and the performance of digital channels.
A/B testing B2B Brand ambassador
Menswear
The language of suiting, tailoring and the fit of menswear.
Bespoke Blucher Brogue
Merchandising
How buyers and merchandisers plan ranges, present collections and read sales figures.
Allocation Assortment planning Deadstock
Production
Workshop, manufacturing and quality terms used to take a product from sample to finished piece.
After-sales service Anglage Appliqué
Retail
The language of the shop floor, client service and the day-to-day running of a boutique.
After-sales service Allocation Assortment planning
Style
Names for shapes, looks and ways of putting garments together in fashion roles.
Accessories Avant-garde Capsule wardrobe
Supply chain
How luxury businesses source, move, count and replenish stock.
Allocation BOM Click and collect
Sustainability
How sourcing, product design and retail teams describe materials, use and environmental claims.
After-sales service Biodegradable Circular fashion
Technology
Systems, tools and delivery methods used in digital, retail and business operations.
A/B testing Agile API
Watchmaking
The movements, components and service work of mechanical watches.
Anglage Automatic watch Balance spring