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   rag trade

   /ˈraɡ treɪd/

   noun

   • 1. the clothing or fashion industry. informal

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   What does Rag Trade mean?

   • Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of THE RAG TRADE is the business of designing, making, and selling clothes : the fashion industry.

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   Who is Rag Trade?

   • At Rag Trade Boutiquewe… Recycle | Relove | Refresh | Revamp | Revisit | Redo | Reuse We are a dress agencyembracing sustainable, ethical fashion. Buy, Sellor Tradepreloveddesigner and selected high street womens clothes, shoes and accessories. Drop in and explore the treasures, with labels from Whistles to Westwood, Jigsaw to J brand.

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   Why do people say 'Oh I used to be in the Rag Trade'?

   • In the clothing industry, someone who has been successful might introduce themselves by saying 'I used to be in the rag trade'...as if it was something quite insignificant, yet it was obvious they were actually quite proud of their involvement in the business.

   Is the expression "rag trade" common in American English usage?

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   What is 'The Rag'?

   • The Rag is an electronic literary magazine that focuses on grittier forms of contemporary short fiction. We publish in ePub, Kindle, and PDF formats, targeting the e-reader/tablet market. Our goal is to provide a place to publish your work, making it easy and safe for you.

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   Is Rag Trade a good place to buy raggy clothing?

   • Rag Trade is the ultimate place for making raggy clothing look good on a human. The store deserves tons of accolades for making this type of clothing popular and comfortable. I personally love a few pieces of clothing from the store.

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   What is the Rag Trade called in New York City?

   • The part of New York City that is largely focused on the fashion industry or the garment trade, which is also known as "the rag trade", is called "The Garment District". Pre-1880s (before the invention of the Kraft process), there was an important trade in rags since they were the primary raw material for making paper.

   Is the expression "rag trade" common in American English usage?

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › rag-tradeTHE RAG TRADE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the business of making and selling clothes: He finally got started in the rag trade, peddling clothes out of a hand-cart. (Definition of the rag trade from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of the rag trade? Translations of the rag trade. in Chinese (Traditional) 製衣業…

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     the business of making and selling clothes: He finally got...

   • Znaczenie The Rag Trade, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     the rag trade definicja: 1. the clothes-making industry 2....

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the rag tradeThe rag trade Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   3 days ago · The meaning of THE RAG TRADE is the business of designing, making, and selling clothes : the fashion industry.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › rag-tradeRAG TRADE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The rag trade is the business and industry of making and selling clothes, especially women's clothes. [ informal ] The rag trade is extremely competitive, and one needs plenty of contacts in order to survive.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › rag-tradeMeaning of the rag trade in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the business of making and selling clothes: He finally got started in the rag trade, peddling clothes out of a hand-cart. (Definition of the rag trade from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of the rag trade? C1. Translations of the rag trade.

7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › the+rag+tradeThe rag trade - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   the ˈrag trade (old-fashioned, informal) the business of designing, making and selling clothes: He’s worked in the rag trade all his life.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › the-rag-tradethe rag trade noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of the rag trade noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. newlaborforum.cuny.edu › 2011/01/31 › the-rag-tradeThe Rag Trade as the Canary in the Coal Mine: The Global ...

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   Jan 31, 2011 · The Rag Trade as the Canary in the Coal Mine: The Global Sweatshop, 1980-2010. The global sweatshop has emerged from the integration of super exploited labor in the Global South with the brands and retailers of the Global North. Beginning in the 1960s, apparel industry production migrated away from the high-wage nations.