The following terms and definitions are defined with respect to their use and with respect to latest Modeling and model agencies. All the definitions listed here are written by me, unless other credit is specified. Not everyone will agree with my definitions.

Models Glossary Terms



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  • Ice skate

    it is a shoe with a metal runner attached for ice-skating

  • Ikat

    it is a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving.

  • Implied Nude

    A photo in which a model appears to be, but may not actually be, fully or partially nude. An example would be a photo of a female model showing her from her head down to the small of her back, with no apparent clothing because her bikini top strings are concealed by her hair.

  • Inkle

    a tinted linen tape or plait woven on a very slim loom and used for garnish.

  • Interlock

    a stretchable fabric made on a round knitting machine and consisting of two ridged fabrics joined by interlocking. A garment made of link fabric, namely one that is stretchable and made on a circular knitting machine and consisting of two ridged fabrics attached by interlocking

  • Inverness

    a wobbly belted coat having a cape with a close-fitting round collar