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Passepartout-Geschmeidigkeit

English translation: wear-anywhere versatility

05:39 Apr 26, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Fashion
German term or phrase: Passepartout-Geschmeidigkeit
I need some help with interpreting this term. The text in question is a marketing blurb for a fashion brand.

"Hosen und Röcke zeigen in der angebotenen Konfektionspalette **Passepartoutgeschmeidigkeit** (...)"

I suspect this is something to do with cut and/or sizing. Have googled extensively but only come up with one hit from a fashion site where the actual term is used but unfortunately not explained.

Can anyone help?

TIA
Karin
Karin Walker (X)
Germany
Local time: 03:55
English translation:wear-anywhere versatility
Explanation:
is my instintive reaction to the phrase, based on a literal translation of passepartout and interpreting Geschmeidigkeit simply as flexibility or adaptability rather than necessarily to do with the fit or lie of the clothes.
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Armorel Young
Local time: 02:55
Grading comment
Thanks - wasn't what I needed in the end - see my note - but still very helpful input!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2 +1wear-anywhere versatility
Armorel Young
2..a sleekness suitable for all occasions
Wendy Streitparth


Discussion entries: 3





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
wear-anywhere versatility


Explanation:
is my instintive reaction to the phrase, based on a literal translation of passepartout and interpreting Geschmeidigkeit simply as flexibility or adaptability rather than necessarily to do with the fit or lie of the clothes.

Armorel Young
Local time: 02:55
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 95
Grading comment
Thanks - wasn't what I needed in the end - see my note - but still very helpful input!
Notes to answerer
Asker: I've been trying to edit my question but no luck! So here's extra info (only occurred to me once I'd read your helpful and creative answers): it's from the manufacturer to the buyer community so I'm actually thinking this is a technical term rather than a sound-nice marketing term. Have asked the client who is getting back to me - I'll let you know!) (and I love your suggestions...)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alison MacG: or go-anywhere versatility The ladylike silhouette of this modern Halogen skirt...infuses your wardrobe with go-anywhere versatility;The new dressed-up maxi can go anywhere—from summer weddings to Sunday brunch http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-clothing
2 hrs
  -> yes - I think that's an improvement on my suggestion
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
..a sleekness suitable for all occasions


Explanation:
a possibility

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 03:55
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
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