Definition: Ready-To-Wear
Ready-To-Wear n. Also known as RTW or prêt-à-porter. Apparel made in factories to standard size measurements. In the early 1800's, menswear was the first manufactured apparel. In the late 1800's, womenswear was made but limited to non-fashion apparel. By the 1920's, designed, manufactured, and accepted as fashion apparel. See the rest of Jenni Kayne's Fall 2007 collection here. To see all of Read more

