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fashion
The style prevailing in a particular time and society, especially in clothing, hairstyles, and accessories.
In Paris wird die neueste Mode für die kommende Saison vorgestellt.
In Paris, the latest fashion for the coming season is being presented.
trend
A temporary, widespread preference or habit in a particular area.
Es ist gerade Mode, nur noch regionale Produkte zu kaufen.
It's currently a trend to buy only regional products.
to be in fashion
To be current, popular, and contemporary.
Zurzeit sind wieder weite Hosen in Mode.
Wide trousers are back in fashion at the moment.
to go out of fashion
To become unfashionable or no longer contemporary.
Schlaghosen sind vor vielen Jahren aus der Mode gekommen.
Bell-bottoms went out of fashion many years ago.
'Die Mode' usually means 'fashion' (clothing, style). It is not the same as the English word 'mode', which means 'Art und Weise' (way or manner), e.g. in 'mode of transport'.
Sie liest gerne Zeitschriften über die aktuelle Mode aus Italien.
She likes reading magazines about current fashion from Italy.
When talking about the general concept of 'fashion', 'Mode' is often used without an article. For example, you say 'sich für Mode interessieren' (to be interested in fashion) or 'von Mode verstehen' (to know about fashion).
Mein Bruder interessiert sich überhaupt nicht für Mode.
My brother isn't interested in fashion at all.
The expressions 'in Mode sein' (to be in fashion) and 'aus der Mode kommen' (to go out of fashion) are very common. They describe whether something is current and popular or is becoming unfashionable.
Große Brillen sind gerade wieder total in Mode.
Large glasses are totally back in fashion right now.
To describe a general habit, the structure 'Es ist Mode, etwas zu tun' (It is fashionable/trendy to do something) is often used. It is followed by an infinitive clause with 'zu'.
Es ist zurzeit Mode, seinen Kaffee mit Hafermilch zu trinken.
It's currently trendy to drink your coffee with oat milk.
Common combinations are 'die neueste Mode' (the latest fashion), 'der Mode folgen' (to follow fashion / dress fashionably), or 'Mode schaffen' (to create fashion / set new trends).
Viele junge Leute folgen der neuesten Mode aus den sozialen Medien.
Many young people follow the latest fashion from social media.
style
Stil and Mode can both describe how clothing is designed. Stil refers to a person's or a design's characteristic way, while Mode refers to a style that is temporarily prevalent and popular. Use Stil for a lasting personal way of dressing and Mode for time-specific popularity.
Diese weiten Jacken sind in diesem Frühjahr Mode.
These loose-fitting jackets are in fashion this spring.
Ihr persönlicher Stil bleibt auch in einigen Jahren erkennbar.
Her personal style will still be recognizable in a few years.
