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trickle-up trend noun. A fashion trend based on styles seen in the streets.

Example Citation:
"The Harlem zoot suit for men was an early example of [a] trickle-up trend."
—Leanne Delap, "Style demands substance," The Globe and Mail

Related Words:
covert couture
hand-me-up
pickle-stabber

Subject Category:
Culture - Clothing

Posted on January 12, 1998 at 8:58 AM
Updated on January 12, 1998 at 8:58 AM


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