Jabot refers to decorative, pleated frill of fabric or lace attached at the center front of the clothing (to a neckband or collar) which hangs from the throat and was worn especially by men in the eighteenth century. Jabot Collar refers to a standing band collar with falling ruffle attached to the collar front.
Johnny Collar is a very small shirt collar that was popular in the early 20th century, named after its inventor, Johnny Collins. It is characterized by a small, pointed collar on a shirt or any clothing with a close-fitting neckline.
The X-line is the ultimate silhouette which celebrates the feminine figure with an emphasis on shoulders, a small waist and a full hem which resembles the alphabet 'X'. This is the silhouette for women with a narrow or slim waist that is with an hourglass body type and can be created using padded shoulders, belted or fitted waists and full skirts.
Chelsea Collar is a flat woman's collar with pointed ends that form a low V-neckline in front. This collar became popular in late 1960's from an area in Southwest London where it originated.
Convertible collar refers to the collar that changes shape when it is worn open or closed. If worn open, forms small lapels (looks attractive with a contrast fabric). When worn fastened with a concealed button and loop it fits close to the neck with no lapels.
The Cossack collar is a high standing collar that closes on the side. This collar is characterized by its round shape and large size that resembles the traditional collar of Cossack (Slavic-speaking, semi militarized people originating in eastern Ukraine and southern Russia). The collar is frequently banded with embroidery, and it is also called by the names such as Zhivago Collar and Russian Collar.
Napolian High Coat or Napoleonic Collar is a turnover collar, that rolls up high on neck in back and then turns over. This collar extends about three-quarters of the way around neck and with wide lapels and open front with double-breasted closing. This collar is associated with Napolean Bonaparte (1769-1821) as depicted by his court painter, J. L. David.
