precollection

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ collection

Noun

precollection (plural precollections)

1. A fashion collection made available shortly before the usual season for such garments.
   • 2008 March 6, Guy Trebay, “Fashion Sees Its Shadow”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     “The demands on everyone are constantly growing,” Mr. Gaubert said, referring not just to the twice-yearly ready-to-wear collections, but also to the couture presentations some labels produce, as well as precollections and resort collections and —— ka-ching!