It girl
Meaning: A woman who is the epitome of style and cultural relevance at any given moment — the trendsetter everyone watches.
An 'it girl' is the woman of the moment — the one whose fashion choices influence trends, whose style is imitated, and whose presence defines what's cool. It girls are typically young, fashionable, and culturally prominent. The title shifts over time as new figures capture the public imagination.
Examples
- She's the it girl of the season — every brand wants to dress her. 她是这一季的it girl——每个品牌都想让她穿自家的衣服。Es la it girl de la temporada: todas las marcas quieren vestirla.彼女は今シーズンの「イットガール」だ——どのブランドも彼女に着てほしがっている。그녀는 이번 시즌의 잇걸이다 — 모든 브랜드가 그녀에게 옷을 입히고 싶어 한다.
- In the 2000s, Paris Hilton was the ultimate it girl. 2000年代,帕丽斯·希尔顿是终极it girl。En los 2000, Paris Hilton era la it girl por excelencia.2000年代、パリス・ヒルトンは究極のイットガールだった。2000년대에 패리스 힐턴은 궁극의 잇걸이었다.
- You can't try to be an it girl — it just happens when the culture decides you're the one. 你没法刻意成为it girl——当文化选中你的时候,它自然就发生了。No se puede intentar ser una it girl: simplemente ocurre cuando la cultura decide que eres tú.イットガールになろうとしてもなれない——文化があなたを選んだ時に自然とそうなる。잇걸이 되려고 노력해도 안 된다 — 문화가 당신을 선택할 때 자연스럽게 되는 것이다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: celebrity culture, fashion, media
Tone: admiring, cultural
✓ Do Say
- She's the current it girl.她是当下的it girl。Es la it girl del momento.彼女が今のイットガールだ。그녀가 지금의 잇걸이야.
- It girl energy.It girl的气场。Energía de it girl.イットガールのエネルギー。잇걸 에너지.
✗ Don't Say
- Calling yourself an it girl comes across as arrogant — it's a title others bestow自称it girl会显得自大——这是别人赋予你的头衔Autoproclamarse it girl resulta arrogante: es un título que otros te otorgan自分でイットガールと名乗ると傲慢に見える——他人が与える称号である자신을 잇걸이라고 부르면 거만해 보인다 — 다른 사람들이 부여하는 타이틀이다
Origin & History
The concept dates to the 1920s, when writer Elinor Glyn defined 'It' as an irresistible magnetism. Clara Bow starred in the 1927 film 'It,' becoming the original 'It Girl.' The term has been continuously used in American fashion and celebrity culture since.
Cultural Context
Era: 1920s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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