High-End Fashion Terms

adjective excessive or elaborate; spending more than is necessary or wise

• The royal family hosted an extravagant ball at the palace.
• She always goes for the most extravagant clothing brands.
• That party was so lit, it was straight up extravagant!
• His dreams were as extravagant as a castle in the sky.

noun a person who spreads or promotes an idea or belief

• The purveyor of fine wines and cheeses has a reputation for quality products.
• My friend is a purveyor of all things vintage and retro.
• That guy is the purveyor of all the latest gossip in town.
• As an artist, she saw herself as a purveyor of emotions through her paintings.

adjective fancy or luxurious in a showy way

• The ritzy hotel was adorned with luxurious chandeliers and marble floors.
• We scored an invite to the ritzy party at the mansion on the hill.
• She always acts so ritzy with her designer clothes and fancy car.
• The ritzy neighborhood seemed like a different world compared to the humble town we came from.

adjective fancy or elegant in a showy or pretentious way

• The schmancy gala was attended by many high-profile guests.
• I love dressing up in schmancy clothes for special occasions.
• That restaurant is too schmancy for my taste.
• She always puts on a schmancy facade to impress others.