1. The Plan Vocabulary
Chapter 3

2. Budget
An estimate of the revenues and expenses necessary to produce the fashion show

3. Fashion Calendar
Calendar published weekly with the dates and relevant information regarding key national and international fashion events, serving as a guide for retailers, manufacturers, and the press

4. Fashion Show Director
Individual charged with the responsibility of producing the show, planning all arrangements, delegating responsibilities, ad accepting accountability for all details

5. Fashion Show Plan
Schedule for a specific period of time, commonly six months or a year, of all the fashion shows that a firm intends to produce

6. Gratuities
Cash tips given to service people, such as waiters or waitresses, or attendants in the coat check and rest rooms

7. Guaranteed Audience
Individuals who will attend the show regardless of the fashions displayed

8. Host
People who greet audience members and show them where to sit

9. Merchandise Coordinator
Individual in charge of the selection of merchandise for each scene and the entire show

10. Nonprofit Organization
An organization with 501 c3 status as designated by the Internal Revenue Service with published articles of incorporation, a board of directors, and all money earned by the organization is returned to the group

11. Planning
All of the advance preparation to organize the show, including selecting leadership, delegating responsibilities, foreseeing problems that may occur, and continually reviewing the progress of the show

12. Promotion Coordinator
Individual responsible for the creation and distribution of promotional materials required for the show

13. Responsibility Sheet
Form used in planning a show and delegating responsibilities to all participants

14. Show Producer
Individual hired to bring all of the fashion show elements together, including translating the designer’s vision into a three-dimensional live show

15. Special Events Director
Individual who works for a retailer, manufacturer, or designer to coordinate activities for special events

16. Stage Manager
Individual responsible for organizing the equipment and people providing services used behind the scenes

17. Stylist
Individual hired to provide creative input to the designer and show producer and present the clothes immaculately

18. Theme
Title of the show indicating the nature of the fashion show to the audience

19. Venue
The place where the fashion show is held