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Fashion Trivia
- Salvatore Ferragamo handbags and purses are a sign of status for some
- Nine West distributes its products through multiple retail channels
including their own stores, in department stores and other retail
outlets as well as online.
- The average woman
uses 6 pounds of lipstick in a year.
- From the Old French linge, meaning “linen,” the term “lingerie” was
originally introduced into the English language as a euphemism for scandalous
underclothing.
- In 1935 the bra cup sizing system, A to D, which becomes the system commonly used by all manufacturers throughout the world.
- Kate Spade accessories ranging from organizers, shoes, baby items to sunglasses.
- Men didn't wear underwear until the 16th century.
- The Chanel Jumbo Classic Caviar leather with gold hardware comes with certificate of authenticity hologram with matching interior serial number. The Jumbo Classic Caviar handbag retails for over $2,000
- The Mary Frances Parfait Mini bag has black fabric base, lime green sequins, seed beads, rainbow trim. Pink fabric rosettes trim bottom.
- The first pair of Doc Martens were made from old tires.
- The quality of the sheep wool fabric depends upon the climate, pastures and
breed.
- Seven for all mankind denim jeans Lucy double knit in black are a sexy denim
vision of edgy chic and elusive mystery. These jeans are made with soft, supple
fabric and the body hugging design give the body a sleek, lean look.
- Weddings in the 1980s and 1990s continued to build on this idea of the perfect,
dreamlike wedding day, and average costs for weddings began to soar.
- Sheath prom dress is one that clings to the body and hides nothing concerning
your figure.
- A Loafer is a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but has a broad flat heel.
- One of the Isabella Fiore line’s most sought after designs is the Freedom bag.
- During the 1930's and 40's the tendency was for hats to have higher crowns with
smaller brims
- In 1946 the first bikini swimwear is introduced in Paris.
- A Huarache is a sandal with flat heels and an upper of woven leather straps.
- In the 18th century it was considered fashionable to wear fake eyebrows
made from mouse skin.
- To be called solid gold it has to be a minimum of 10 Karat.
- Velveteen is a type of cotton fabric woven with a short pile which makes it soft to the touch. It superficially resembles velvet, a textile traditionally made from silk, but differs in cost, texture, and appearance.
- A French twist is a type of upswept hairstyle that was especially popular during
the Gay Nineties Victorian period.
- The Gucci large GG monogrammed dark brown leather hobo shoulder bag comes with silver studs and hardware. This handbag shoulder strap, lined interior and one zippered inside pocket. This bag retail for over $1,900 dollars.
- One of the attractions of Brighton handbags is the ability to coordinate your look with their other pieces as well.
- During the first half of the nineteenth century the bonnet dominated women's fashion, becoming very large with many ribbons, flowers, feathers and gauze trims giving an appearance of even greater size.
- Outsole is the outer sole of a shoe or boot oxford - a low shoe laced over the instep.
- The term “prom” comes from the word “promenade,” meaning a march of guests into
a ballroom to announce the beginning of a formal event or ball.
- Most lipsticks contain fish scales
- Burberry handbag origins can be traced to a tacky little village
in England, way back in 1856 and a man named Thomas Burberry.
- Purity of gold is measured in terms of karat. Karat can vary from 10k to 12,14,
18, 22 and 24 k. The more the karat number, the greater is the gold purity.
- Tignanello focuses on three factors while manufacturing its products – usage,
quality and skillfulness and function.
- During WWII 1941-1945 Common fabric materials like cotton, rubber, silk and steel were
in short supply, so manufacturers turn to synthetic fabrics for bras.
- Plug is the central piece of the upper of a moccasin.
- False eyelashes were invented for Hollywood producer D.W.
Griffith. The eyelashes
were made out of real human hair.
- Shoe lace - shoelace - shoestring - shoe string is a lace used for fastening shoes.
- In the early 1900s, prom was a simple tea dance where high school seniors wore
their Sunday best.
- Fine linen flax was used as burial shrouds for the Egyptian pharaohs.
- A demi cup bra covers only half the breasts, with its cups coming up above the nipples. This bra is suitable to wear with clothes that have plunging necklines. It is supportive, yet provides maximum exposure of the breasts.
- Short skirts aren't for everybody and a person with a pair of legs which are less than attractive will divert attention away from their better attributes and draw them to the legs.
- Perlina handbags have been known for their attention to detail and their great
touches, including such unique details as hidden zipper close pockets,
compartment dividers and extra wide slots.
- Monk is a closed shoe, most often men's, with a wide strap over the instep fastened with a buckle.
- The metal on a real Prada bag and even the buttons should be engraved with the word Prada.
- Mule is a shoe or slipper, with any size heel, covering only the front of the foot, leaving back open.
- Eli Whitney, a native of Massachusetts, secured a patent on the cotton gin in
1793
- Liz Claiborne sponsored the Race to the Sky, a 350-mile sled-dog race,
from 1991 to 1994.
- No one knows exactly how old cotton is. Scientists searching caves in Mexico found bits of cotton bolls and pieces of cotton cloth that proved to be at least 7,000 years old.
- The Gucci name stands for quality and Gucci handbags are coveted items.
- Many nineteenth century brides had only one best dress and, as a matter of
course, they were generally married in that dress. Thus, it was not uncommon for
brides to be married in black or other dark colors, as this best dress could
also double as suitable funeral attire.
- During the 1950s strapless bras also popular at this time because of the fashion for off-the-shoulder outfits.
- A disadvantage to pima cotton is that greater absorbency means stains are more
readily formed.
- Narragansett Flat Serena is a Kate Spade hobo that was made with daytime and weekends in mind.
- Brighton handbags are available in a dozens of different designs.
- Shoemakers are often commonly called "cobblers."
- Cotton is grown in warm climates and the United States grows the majority of the
world’s cotton.
- The largest producer of cashmere in the world is China.
- Orchard Street Rae Kate Spade shoulder tote retails for over $500.00 and features 100% sateen lining.
- Etienne Aigner founded in 1950 on the solid foundation of three principals, classic fashion, value, and lasting quality.
- Platinum is the most pure metal of the precious metals.
- At one time nearly 92 percent of Nine West's shoes were manufactured in
Brazil, China, and other foreign countries.
- If you are looking for a Juicy Couture bag, you might be interested in the
following styles they offer: Juicy Couture Equestrian Bowler, Juicy Couture Betsy 30'
Key Charm Hobo Bag, Juicy Couture Sophie' Key Charm Tote, Juicy Couture Jen'
Tote, Juicy Couture Princess Fluff' Shoulder Satchel, or the Juicy Couture
It Girl' Multi Suede Frame Handbag.
- eBay recommends that you fund major purchases with a credit card through
PayPal. This gives you both PayPal "Buyer Protection" and secondarily, a layer
of protection through your credit card
- One of the reasons Balenciaga
handbags are so popular is because they are made from some of the softest,
thinnest, and most lightweight leather available.
- Levi Strauss sells $250 jeans in its Capital E line
- Brighton handbags are for the style conscious woman who prefers a large range of
colors and fabrics.
- Most of the authentic Birkins selling well into the $10,000 range.
Even a well-used Birkin generally sells
for approximately $6,000.
- The Chanel Carry All Bag made with Italian Canvas and features a Extra long shoulder strap.
- The Gucci signature GG logo duffel or travel bag comes with double strap handles and features a zip top, lined interior and one large zippered interior pocket.
- Today many customers shop for Coach discount handbags online
- Flax is generally considered to be the oldest natural textile fiber.
- The Carla Mancini Soft Leather Bag with Ring Tassel in Champagne is a gorgeous double braided
handle design in a soft metallic brushed leather. Chocolate saddle stitching
lines the exterior seams, and a sassy ring tassel hangs from the front. Four
large exterior apron pockets allow you to keep your essentials on hand, while
the top zip opening keeps your belongings secure. Materials: 100% genuine
leather.
- Isabella Fiore handbags have a lot of hand-crafted details.
- Proms were first mention in the high school yearbooks of the 1930s and 1940s but historians believe they have existed as early as the late 1800s.
- In the Indus River Valley in Pakistan, cotton was being grown, spun and woven
into cloth 3,000 years BC. At about the same time, natives of Egypt’s Nile
valley were making and wearing cotton clothing.
- One of rayon's strengths is its versatility and ability to blend easily with
many fibers—sometimes to reduce cost, other times for lustre, softness, or
absorbency and resulting comfort.
- All Chanel handbags and accessories
made in the late 1990's to present have a small white rectangular
sticker with two gold circle cc logos. Below the logos is a black 7 or 8-digit
serial number.
- Mancini releases only a limited number of handbags per year.
- Tussah silk is difficult to
dye and most often available in its natural color, a creamy tan.
- Sandal is a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot.
- If the outside of the Coach bag has the CC pattern, the lining will not have
any pattern. If the outside of the bag does not have the CC pattern, the lining
will most likely have the CC pattern. You will never see a Coach bag with the CC pattern on the outside and the inside - this is a sure sign of a
fake bag.
- Furla handbags are handcrafted
- These Seven for all mankind denim jeans look fantastic with a pair of high
heeled sandals and a pretty camisole, for a casual trendy outfit.
- The cotton seed is also manufactured into various products. It is crushed to
separate it for use in three different products – oil, meal and the hulls.
- Moccasin is a slip-on shoe made from soft leather with stitches around the top at the front, originally worn by native Americans.
- To dress like a raver he/she should make it evident that the clothes are perfect enough to bring music and fashion together in perfect sync.
- In 1958 Mascara wands debut, eliminating the need for applying mascara with a brush.
- The Elliott Lucca collections retail for $198 to $398 and are
distributed through premier department stores, better specialty stores.
- A maker of women's hats, was first recorded in 1529
- Nine West sends monthly e-mails to a database of 200,000 customers
based on their shoe size, preferences and locations, as well as other
factors.
- A good quality silk tie requires approximately 110 silkworm cocoons.
- Garnet is the birthstone for January
- Hermes uses a very specific series of embossed markings on their bags. They
will never use a metal nameplate inside the bag. If you see this, it's a fake.
- Larger women can look sexy and stylish in a short skirt if their choice of skirt
length is balanced.
- The bra wasn't patented until 1914.
- It is true that authentic Louis Vuitton is made in France, for over
25 years, Louis Vuitton has also produced bags in the USA, Spain, Germany and
Italy.
- Juicy couture handbag line is known for urban fashion style
- Prada handbag can cost between $500 and $2,000 with a few that cost more than
$10,000
- Tussah silk, often called shantung, is made from the cocoons of wild tussah silk
worms that eat oak and juniper leaves
- Size Pencil skirt is especially suitable for those larger women that do not have
a large difference between waist and hip measurement.
- Paul Frank became an unconventional worldwide success. Led by its bright color
palette, vinyl fabric, and unique sensibilities.
- Pashmina is the highest quality of cashmere.
- Eco-designer use earth-generated textiles made of sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell, soya and other eco-fabrics such as EcoSpun.
- The Second World War brought with it the nylons and the first boxer shorts.
- The Carla Mancini Double Handle Domed Bag with Front Pockets in Black, with a detachable woven
shoulder strap and easy access front zipper pockets. The double handle top with
buckle flap closure complements the large silver domes that embellish the front
of the bag. Metallic leather trim, playful tassels on the zippers and a roomy
interior.
- The first commercial production of micro fiber in the U.S. was in 1989
- Prior to 1850, 70 percent of the clothes worn were hand-stitched by the people
who wore them.
- Banana Republic clothing is a division of Gap Inc
- Brighton products are sold through a network of all most 6,000 largely specialty stores nationwide, as well as more than 100 Brighton Collectibles stores.
- Louis Reard’s original bikini consisted of only 30 square inches of fabric.
- Elliott Lucca company profile on their web site says they embraces the future, but never forgets the past. The synthesis of exotic and handcrafted materials with modern technology stems forth an assortment of unique and sophisticated products.
- A person who collects ties is known as Grabatologist.
- One of the advantages of pima cotton
is that the thickness of the cloth it weaves creates a very durable fabric.
- Today, the major wool producers in the world are Australia, Argentina, China and
South Africa and biggest sheep raising countries are Australia, China, Iran, New
Zealand and India.
- The lining in a Prada bag should say Prada going horizontal all over it ( For example:
Prada~Prada~Prada~), its Prada's signature lining that is used in most of their
bags and the fake bags well have something that looks like it but it wont say
Prada.
- Fashion designers of the 1500s showed their designs by crafting doll clothes
versions of their fashions and taking them to shows.
- Sag Harbor was founded in 1975
- If a Coach handbag has a tag that says "Made in China" does that mean it's fake? The answer is no - Coach does make some handbags in China.
- Every Mary Frances handbag is individually hand crafted by skilled artisans.
- By the 1780s, young men were setting a fashion trend by lightly powdering their
natural hair.
- The Furla Halley B866 is an extra large shoulder bag that comes in just two colors, geranio and ortensia. This handbag retails new for over $50 dollars. Also the bag is made in Italy.
- A babydoll is a type of lingerie consisting of a short tank top, usually hitting at the upper thighs or just barely coming to the thighs, and often a pair of matching undies.
- Actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco, was often seen in a
Gucci scarf, and Jackie Kennedy Onasis made the Gucci shoulder bag quite famous.
- Monsac uses natural vegetable dyes and polished to a beautiful luster.
- Chanel Black & White leather Sac Pochette Style bag has a leather lining and comes with a certificate of authenticity, zip top closure and leather pull tab. This will cost you more then $1,100
- Tommy Bahama is a lifestyle
company that defines elegant tropical living with men's and women's
sportswear, golf wear, swimwear, accessories and a complete home
furnishings collection.
- There is no such thing as a "vintage Birkin" as this style of handbag has only been
around since 1984.
- It wasn't until the 1960s that companies started to manufacture lingerie with
specifically ornamental purposes in mind, alongside more conventional lingerie
garments
- Chloe was founded in 1952
- The chic & sophisticated Rina Rich Woven Shoulder-style handbag is built for daily use. The bag features zippered pockets on the back & inside, goldtone studs and synthetic leather body. This bag comes in camel, red, brown, and black colors.
- Tod's started as a family shoe making business.
- When wearing short skirts, combining them with matching stockings in semi-opaque
styles gives you a more professional look; sheer skin-colored and patterned hose
draw undue attention to the legs
- Etienne Aigner in mid-1950s added hemp materials to the product line.
- The Gucci large monogrammed shopper tote comes with black monogrammed GG logo fabric with black leather trim and handles. this handbag features silver hardware, stud feet and lined interior with one large zippered pocket and multiple open pockets. Retails for over $1,000 dollars.
- Brighton handbags can be found online, in high end department stores and in
specialty stores.
- There is no such thing as a Louis Sitting sale even at a boutique.
They just don't do it ever! There are no
end of the year sales, no sample sales, no sales period.
- Coco Chance opened her first millinery shop on 1912.
- Pima cotton
has applications in a wide variety of products. It is used in towels, sheets,
and clothing.
- Rayon was the first manufactured fiber. It was developed in France in the 1890s
and was originally called "artificial silk."
- A padded bra is a bra comes with padding inside the cup linings, adding volume to smaller breasts. Padded bras are popular with teenage girls, who may otherwise stuff their training bras with tissues to make their breasts look fuller.
- Kate Spade handbags are noted for their clean lines and simple silhouettes, a
design style favored by the designer.
- A Louis high heel shoe was designed for King Louis XIV, of France.
- The Furl Sole small shopper come with laminated leather body and shoulder strap. The sole features stitching detail at top, Zip top closure, cell phone pocket and one interior zip pocket. Sole retails for over $350 dollars and is made in Italy.
- The 1920's saw a change in women's undergarments, partially brought about by the
General Association for the Simplification of Women's Clothing and the
commencement of the First World War.
- Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger" was born in Elmira, New York, on March 24, 1951
- Claiborne had a minor scrap with
the law in Helena in 2004, when she was fined $140 and given a 30-day deferred
sentence for leaving the scene of an accident in her yellow Porsche.
- Guccio Gucci in 1921 opens a leather goods company and small luggage
- If a seller tells you the their Chloe Paddington bag is a Factory Second, It is a fake. There is no
such thing as a Factory Second.
.
- Prada label was begun in 1913.
- A mastectomy bra is intended for women who have undergone the removal of one or both breasts due to cancer treatments. Here, the cups are made with pockets to keep breast prostheses in place and simulate the existence of breasts.
- Created and ran by Gianni, himself, from the time of its creation in 1978 till his death in 1997, when he was shot outside his home in Miami, Florida
- Louis Vuitton uses a "Production Code" in its bags for its own internal
purposes. It does give clues as to where the bag was made and how old it is.
This number is not a unique registration number
- The perfect blend of contemporary style and vintage elegance is sure to be found
in every Dior handbag
- Hello Kitty was originally test-marketed to senior citizens.
- King Louis XIII of France and King Louis XIV of France pioneered wig-wearing among men from the 1620s onwards.
- The Chanel Orange Electronic Gadget case retails for under $200.00
- The Roman male tunic would generally reach roughly to the knees, whereas women’s tunics would generally be longer, some reaching to the ground.
- Characteristics of Angora Wool Fabric are: It is soft, cozy and light weight, warm and comfortable, lustrous, durable, absorbs moisture and has therapeutic effect on human body.
- All of Versace’s designs are made with the highest quality materials by the industry’s most qualified designers.
- Onyx is part of the chalcedony family of colored quartz, which includes agate,
cornelian and jasper.
- Most Coach handbags have a "serial number" stamped on the inside, on a
square patch of leather sewn into the lining. Some of the smaller purses
do not have a serial number. The
serial number typically consists of a series of numbers or a number-and-letter
combination.
- Roxy handbags are part of Quiksilver's line.
- Historians have long believed that the bikini was popular swimming attire for
ancient Roman women.
- Chanel Cabas tote comes with the 'CC' logo on the front, patent leather and chain straps and a great Chanel charm.
- The 1920's saw figure emphasising, calf-length dresses which required underwear
of minimum bulk, they required underwear which fitted like a second skin.
- In 1961 Cover Girl make-up, one of the first brands sold in grocery stores
and targeted to teens, is introduced by Noxema.
- Today, a couple spends an average of $20,000 on a wedding.
- One of the trendiest handbags among the Versace range is the Metallic Jacquard
Hobo bag.
- Furla was incepted in 1927 by founder Aldo Furlanetto.
- 3 in 4 women say they have a favorite handbag
- The Louis Vuitton handbag symbolizes status and there are many celebrities that
are found sporting their Monogram Canvas items.
- Every new Kate Spade collection comes with new fabric bags that use color in a way that is
far from boring or safe.
- Alpargata is a Spanish or South American sandal-like shoe, usually with rope sole, attached to the foot by thongs.
- Nine West distributed private-label shoes to a host of large, nationally
recognized customers, including J.C. Penney Company, Sears, Roebuck & Co.,
Thom McAn Shoe Company, and Kinney Shoes.
- Remember that many Louis Vuitton vintage pieces should not and will not have date codes.
- Organic cotton is grown without the use of commercial pesticides and
fertilizers.
- The Tommy Bahama company also produces two additional
brands, Indigo Palms and Island Soft.
- Pima cotton is a little shorter than Egyptian cotton but still yields a thread
that can be woven multiple times into a piece of fabric to create a dense, soft
fabric.
- Stephanie Louise Kwolek invented a material called Kevlar is five times stronger than steel.
- The Prada Daino leather satchel shoulder bag has the snap top closure, nylon trim and adjustable shoulder strap. This bag retails for over $300 dollars.
- 40 percent of the US female population wear a size 12 or bigger.
- Strapless bras come with no straps or straps that can be removed. This style is very useful for clothes that bare shoulders, such as tube dresses and halter tops.
- India learned of silk culture when a Chinese princess
married an Indian prince.
- The Mary Frances Temptation Mini bag has crocheted like mesh over black fabric base with fabric flowers with various materials with beads.
- Kate Spade was honored 1999 as best accessory designer of the year
- Judith Leiber handbags have become a status symbol for many women including several Presidential First Ladies
- Christian Dior was born in 1905.
- The average women owns 6 handbags.
- Roman undergarments are believed to generally have been of linen. Spanish, Syrian and Egyptian linen.
- Angora wool has a therapeutic effect on human body. It improves the blood
circulation and gives natural benefits to the wearer.
- Etienne Aigner is recognized by its trademark horseshoe logo.
- Full cup bra is a bra provides full support, as it comes with underwired cups and covers most of the breasts. It is recommended for all women, and especially for those with heavier breasts.
- Seven for all mankind denim jeans Dojo in Dusseldorf are featured in a deep
indigo blue in an ultra wide leg style that look hip and chic with a pair of
heels and a funky blazer.
- On a real Chloe Paddington bag the color of the metal, all of the rivets, key & lock should be the same color
metal.
- Short skirt looks best on teens and young women, especially those with good legs
and a shapely figure.
- Lyocell is produced from the wood pulp of trees grown specifically for this purpose. It is specially processed, using a solvent spinning technique in which the dissolving agent is recycled, reducing environmental effluents.
- The first commercial production of acrylic fiber in the United States was in 1950.
- Pearls are formed when a tiny bit of sand gets trapped inside an oyster. The
oyster produces a "nacre" as a defense mechanism that coats the intruder, layer
after layer.
- Discount Gucci handbags are much sought after items, so if you are looking for
them either online or offline, be sure to be quick because they go very fast
indeed.
- In classical Greece women’s hair was long and pulled back into a chignon. Many women dyed their hair red with henna and sprinkled it with gold powder, often adorning it with fresh flowers or jewelled tiara’s.
- Balenciaga was 25 that he opened his first Salon in 1919
- Juicy Couture company was founded in 1994
- Hermes dustbags as of mid-2007 are tan herringbone toile. Previously, the
dustbags were orange heavyweight cotton flannel, however older bags (vintage)
may come with a tan velour dustbag of a slightly different design.
- Many people find bargain handbages by surfing the net.
- The SAK retails primarily in department and specialty stores, including
Nordstom, Dillard's, and Macy's.
- Christopher Columbus found cotton in the Bahama Islands in 1492.
- Bottega Veneta trademark handbag was made of woven leather strips and it is still one of their highest selling bags.
- As many as 99% of Louis Vuitton handbags may be fake given the widespread use of
counterfeiting going on today.
- Underware in America, before the Civil War, from the waist down "drawers" were worn which were usually made of wool flannel, but could be of any fabric.
- Gaberdine is a breathable fabric made using pre-waterproofed yarn.
- Brassieres, snug dresses, and corsets tend to use very small, discreet hook and
eye closures.
- Carla Mancini Whip stitched Tote with Tassel in Tan is a very chic everyday Tote. The
Tote features a glazed leather with dark brown leather stitching which outlines
the tote, and a leather circle with tassel that lays on the front for detail.
The handles are slightly lighter tan and are also glazed leather.
- Cole has more than 90 retail and outlet stores and sells Kenneth Cole handbags through catalogs and Web sites.
- The first use of machinery to spin cotton was in England in 1730.
- The Andalucia Bow Becca is a Kate Spade handheld clutch for daytime, weekends or evening.
- Guess handbages are considered by many to be bargain purses
- When you purchase a Dolce and Gabbana handbag you buy more than just a designer
handbag, you buy quality, style and durability combined, which is going to last
you for as long as you take good care of it.
- A tube top is a woman's clothing item that is a type of top, or shirt, without
sleeves or straps. Thus, when one wears a tube top, the shoulders are left
completely bare.
- The Furla brand is carried in over 1,000 specialty shops and department stores worldwide.
- Jimmy Choo handbags current collection fall into the following lines: Tulita,
Tuhula, Seasonal, and evening handbags. The Tulita and Tuhula lines offer
leather finishes, decorative stitching and hardware. The handbags are in bright
colors like jade, yellow, orange, white, and red.
- In the 18th century, French courtesans started to realize the potential appeal
of undergarments which were designed to titillate the viewer.
- Wool is harvested from angora rabbit either by clipping or plucking.
- Donna Karan, the maker of DKNY handbags , started Donna Karan New York in 1988
The CC hardware is shiny gold, matte gold, shiny silver, matte silver, resin,
tortoise or clear plastic, depending on the style line and must match the chain
strap and zipper pull. The CC hardware is either turn knob closure or
interlocking CC snap closure. Some styles have circle CC. Other styles have
Chanel engraved in the metal.- The type of leather used by Balenciaga is a very distressed looking type of
leather. Every bag has a unique appearance.
- Isabella Fiore line was born in a tiny Los Angeles studio won almost overnight
popularity among celebrities when they hit the market.
- Cotton garments absorb perspiration, thus keeping the person more comfortable.
- The Prada Pink nylon small hobo handbag features silver hardware, zipper top with one inner zipper pocket.
- A hook-and-eye closure is a type of fastener, often used on undergarments such
as brassieres.
- During the 1960s and 1970s, a huge variety of clothing became popular, including
bell bottoms, increasingly short miniskirts and hot pants, and blue jeans
- Many of the Brighton items in the collection have a defining detail that gives them special meaning.
- Chanel Cambon Ligne medium tote handbag retails for over $1,000 and features authenticity card with matching hologram number, care card, and dust bag.
- In 1973 the Etienne Aigner franchise system was started, allowing the brand to go international.
- In Victorian times men's undergarments were in two pieces and all undergarments were made by hand.
- In the 1990s women had begun to reject the designer styles of the
1980s and opt for more comfortable, casual clothing. Flannel shirts, ripped
jeans and
baggy are examples.
- Burberry is a British luxury-goods seller known for its plaid-trimmed designer
handbags and raincoats.
- Underwired bras can come with or without underwire in their cups. An underwired bra provides strong support to the breasts and also maintains the shape of the bra. Some women claim that underwired bras lift their breasts, while others find these bras uncomfortable or painful.
- The true definition of a micro fiber is a fiber that has less than one denier
per filament. Micro Fiber is the thinnest, finest of all man-made fibers. It is
finer than the most delicate silk.
- Furla large shoulder Phoebe bag made in Italy comes with pebble grain leather and is available in avena, calce, coffee, geranio or onyx colors.
- In July 2007, judges in New South Wales, Australia voted to discontinue to wearing of wigs in the NSW Court of Appeal.
- Designer bags for cheap like Ralph Lauren handbags replicas are sold online as wholesale knock off handbags with many other bargains accessories
- Chloe does not manufacture Kenneth Chole handbags in China. If
the tag says Made in China, it's a replica designer handbag
- Brighton handbag, and their selection includes basically every Brighton handbag
every made, offering categories such as: casual handbags, contemporary handbags,
fabric handbags, mini bag pouches, mini bags, novelty handbags, romantic
handbags, straw handbags, and traditional handbags.
- Camel hair fabric is obtained from hairs shed by the camel naturally in its molting period during spring.
- Alpaca wool fabric comes from the hair of alpaca animal, a member of the camel
family.
- Brighton first specialized in belts. This collection was started in 1991, but
the company quickly diversified to meet the full needs of the clothing
accessories market. It was only two years later, in 1993, that Brighton leather
handbags hit the market.
- The Liz Cliaborne company in 2007 included the brands Ellen Tracy, Dana Buchman and Juicy
Couture, generated sales of almost $5 billion in 2006.
- Fendi manufactures numerous products, such as handbags, gloves, hats and pens.
- The Kate Spade Nob Hill Rudy handbag is built with calfskin leather, center zip divider, 14-karat gold plated hardware, cotton twill lining and Kate Spade leather license plate signature.
- There are over seventy Tommy Bahama retail locations across the
country.
- Seven for all mankind denim jeans in stretch boot cut in Nakita are made with a
revolutionary manufacturing method that naturally ages the fabric with wear
marks and natural tears.
- Furla Nausicaa bag is a mini shopper and is built with laminated patent leather. The mini shopper is made in Italy and retails new for over $300 dollars.
- Flannel fabric made of wool is soft and is made of a plain or twilled weave which are slightly napped on one side i.e. a little fuzzy on one side.
- Paige Premium Denim Jeans are primarily available for women, and the creative
beautiful designs are a flattering fit for just about any body type
- LeSportsac made its name with its quality and style.
- Rayon can be found in cotton-like end uses, as well as sumptuous velvets and taffetas. It may function successfully in absorbent hygiene and incontinence pads and equally well providing strength in tire cords.
- Coarser cashmere is used as rugs and carpets.
- The 1960's saw the introduction of the wonder-fibre Lycra, the first tights and
the mini-skirt. They also brought the student revolts, where public burning of
the bra were an integral part of the women's suppression demonstrations.
- Brighton handbags are offered in a wide range of finishes from fine leather,
to woven materials, and novelty prints.
- In the early days of high school proms, the nighttime dance served a similar
function to a debutante ball.
- A convertible bra is a bra that comes with detachable straps that can be arranged according to one's needs. It is usually worn with clothes that reveal the back and shoulders, such as backless dresses with halter top necklines.
- The Isabella Fiore handbag collection is revered for its devotion to detail,
clever designs, and luxurious fabrics
- LeSportsac is sold in more than 15 countries around the globe. From Italy, the
United Kingdom, Swede, and France in Europe, to Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong,
Australia, and Singapore in the Pacific, and to Colombia and Saudi Arabia.
- The Prada beige/brown canvas Corda Jacquard bag features cell phone pocket, patch pocket, triple pen holders, calfskin accents, four protective metal feet and authenticity/serial/model number card, and dust bag. Retail for over $800 dollars.
- The Rina Rich Mirella Handbag is built for daily use and has zipper top, several compartments, zipper side pockets and adjustable shoulder strap. This bag comes in dark red, black, tan and brown colors.
- Back in 1996, Jimmy Choo was founded by a Vogue fashion editor, Tamara Yeardly
Mellon, and a couture shoe-maker in London, Mr. Jimmy Choo.
- Today many customers shop for discounted Chanel handbags online.
- Prada's Black nylon Shopping tote has leather shoulder strap, zip top closure and retails for over $200 dollars.
- Cotton arrived in Europe, through Arab merchants, in approximately 800 A.D.
Cotton eventually replaced flax and wool as Europe’s leading choice for fabrics.
- Furla small shoulder Sirio bag comes with pebble grain leather. This handbag features zip top, furla signature fob, silver color hardware and leather shoulder strap. Is available in either calce or onyx colors. This bag retails new for over $400 dollars.
- As of April 2003, Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Oxford
Industries, Inc.
- Furla large Luna B513 shoulder bag is made of soft nappa leather and has a braided leather shoulder strap. This bag comes in calce or onyx color and retails new for over $530 dollars.
- In 2004 as many as 18% of counterfeited accessories seized in the
European were found to be fake Louis Vuitton products
- Chiffon dresses look similar to a fancy night robe worn by the women of Rome or
Greece.
- Hilfiger was freelancing for Jordache Jeans before beginning his successful Tommy handbags line.
- Camel hair fabric is extremely soft and fine.
- The Kate Spade Andalucia Jocelyn handbag was built to be a clutch for daytime, weekends or evening.
- For those wishing to pay somewhere between $175 and $1,000 there is the Fendi
Brown Posh Bucket Bag 8BR516 which retails, after discount, at $513. It comes
with a tan background and brown Fendi F logo design and can be quite an
impressive and fashionable purchase.
- In the 1550's women subjected themselves to the torture of whalebone and steel
rod corsets.
- The Furla small hobo shoulder bag features smooth full grain leather and shoulder strap. The bag comes with a fob with tassels, interior zip pocket, Silver color hardware and zip top. Is available in betulla, onyx and white cotton colors. This bag retails for over $400 dollars.
- The Chanel 7-digit serial number sticker is usually located inside the bag at the lower
left hand corner on the opposite side of the Chanel stamp or label. Other
places where the sticker can be found include: inside the interior zipper
pocket, inside the front exterior open pocket but not the back pocket, and on a
small leather patch located on the left hand corner on the opposite side of the
Chanel label. The serial number will face upward so it is easily read.
- Felt made of wool is not a woven fabric but is created by matting or bonding fibers. Hats and occasional skirts or coats are made from felt.
- The oldest shoe found in the world, is the Oregon Sandal, which is about 10,000
years old.
- Queen Elizabeth I of England famously wore a red wig.
- Cotton was grown and made into cloth in the Indus River Valley in Pakistan as
early as 3,000 years before the birth of Christ.
- Some East Asian entertainers (Japanese Geisha, Korean Kisaeng) wore wigs (Katsura and gache respectively) as part of their traditional costumes.
- Silk is a protein fiber,
similar to wool or to human hair.
- The loincloth is the simplest and probably the first undergarment worn by human beings.
- Bottega Veneta is known for their signature Intrecciato Line.
- The Prada Camel leather Shopping tote handbag is made with calfskin. This tote features double shoulder straps, one exterior pock and a detachable leather key ring.
- The Rich satchel soft leather Rina bag comes in four color choices: tan, black, dark brown trim, burgundy and dark brown. This handbag features polished silver grommets, studs, belt buckles, strap brackets, chain links, main compartment with extra wide easy access zippered closure and leather strap. This bag also has pockets for your cell phone, keys, etc.
- The SAK is a progressive, San Francisco-based company
- Established in August 1992, Tommy Bahama has corporate
headquarters in New York and Seattle.
- Rayon has found place in
apparel and home furnishings and identified on labels by the term
"viscose."
- The A-line or princess dress flares out to the hemline and is narrow near the
waist. It forms an "a" shape as it fits to your body from top to bottom
- The steel corset is attributed to the wife of King Henri II of France, Catherine
de Médicis, who banned "thick waists" at court attendances.
- Furla Matilde B774 is a large shopper handbag with the whipsnake printed leather. The bag is available in coffee, noce, roccia, rosadi and francia colors. Retails new for over $500 dollars.
- XOXO handbags has a couple of different collections going on right now but
not a ton of bags in any one collection: Glam Slam Natural Straw Scoop Hobo,
Loved Lily in both a flap double handle and a T/Z Mini, Main Street in
both a Mini Tote and a Mini Flap, Connection large satchel, Infatuation Log
Satchel and Train Case, Harley Straw Top Zip, Hollywood Star Scoop Hobo, the
Mini Shoulder Strap or metallic handle satchel, and the Peppermint Log
Bags.
- In cold weather Romans would wear two or three tunics to keep warm.
- After 1790, both wigs and powder were reserved for older more conservative men,
and were in use by ladies being presented at court.
- Balenciaga handbags are commonly known as celebrity designer handbags
- The most basic garment in Roman clothing was the tunic.
- Rayon is moisture absorbent (more so than cotton), breathable, comfortable to wear, and easily dyed in vivid colors.
- Nine West in the 1990s was operating 236 retail and outlet stores as well as designing and
marketing branded and private-label shoes to more than 2,000 department,
specialty, and independent store customers.
- Women's Prada designer discounted hand bags are not sold in handbag closeouts stores.
- A anklet is a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle.
- The Couch handbag company makes many other products in addition to Coach
handbags. Wallets, checkbook covers, camera bags, the French purse, the mini
wallet, the card case, and key cases
- Burberry designed and made the British army trench coat which became regulation dress during the First World War
- Louis Vuitton began by manufacturing trunks in Paris in 1854.
- Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi popularized the dress form of dhoti and
kurta.
- Gucci Signature Large Tote - Coffee leather with monogram canvas has a buckle closure. This bag features five feet, signature lining and a zipper pocket inside. You should expect to get a authenticity card, dust bag, and care booklet with the purchase.
- Chanel Classic medium double flap bag White Caviar Leather features a "secret love letter" zippered pocket.
- Shapka is the Russian word for hat.
- A ballroom gown has a very large skirt that billows out from the waist to the
mid-calf or ankles. It might have a fitted waist and top or a corset type top.
- The Prada Laptop bag / Briefcase is made out of black nylon. This bag comes with silver hardware, adjustable shoulder strap, one outside zippered pocket, zippered top closure and black leather trim.
- The baby doll prom dress is typically very short and cute. It usually fits at
the top and flows at the bottom with a high waistline in between.
- Rayon was the first manufactured
fiber. It was developed in and was originally called
"artificial silk."
- Most leather jackets are preconditioned, but you should apply a leather
protector to keep the leather waterproof.
- The Narragansett Stevie Kate Spade satchel handbag is built with smooth cowhide and is great for daytime and weekends.
- A replica Gucci handbag may cost you half of the original but it will last you
less than half the time the original does and in the long run you will end up
spending more by buying other inexpensive bags.
- With Prada real bags the tag inside the bag must say "Prada made in Italy" exactly.
- Shoemakers who made custom, made-to-order shoes were known as "bespoke" makers.
- The name 'Long Johns', long skin-tight underpants, was actually first used for
the long underwear issued to American soldiers during World War Two.
- Jane Russell had a bra designed by aeronautical engineer Howard Hughes that famously accentuated her bust.
- Cashmere wool fabric is widely used as cashmere sweaters because of its
extremely warmth quality.
- The sassy look Rina Rich Spirited handbag features a double zipper top and comes in brown, black, beige, green, camel, tan and bronze colors.
- Brighton's styles include front pockets or more than one section to keep
functional and organized.
- A nursing bra is worn to ease the breastfeeding process. They are made with flaps that can be unclasped or pushed to the side, keeping the breasts supported during breastfeeding
- The first commercial production of nylon in the United States was in 1939. It is the second most used man-made fiber in this country, behind polyester.
- Furla collections are handcrafted in Italy and are known for simple and elegant
style.
- Aigner branched out into clothing in 1978
- Important fact you should know is that all black Balenciaga bags that are currently produced are made with brass hardware, not silver.
- Dior handbags are practical, with pockets for your cell phones and ample space
for your possessions. These bags aren't just meant to look pretty, they
actually have a function.
- Counterfeiters not only fake bags, but they replicate boxes, shopping bags and dust bag.
- Feminist and hippie movements of the 1960s and 1970s denounced lingerie as conformist and artificial.
- Do not wrap leather in plastic or other nonporous materials, because leather
needs to breathe.
- Training bar is designed for preteen or teenage girls who are in the early stages of breast development. It is smaller than standard bra sizes, and its cups come without underwire support. Aside from providing some measure of breast support, it helps young girls to become accustomed to wearing a bra.
- Because of the quality of Etienne Aigner goods he had the nickname "The Man with the Golden Hands."
- The irresistible Carla Mancini Small Clutch with Front Lock and Chain is a sophisticated
little bag with a modern chain strap. The bag is dressy enough for night and
casual enough for day, making it the perfect bag for a girl on the go. Luscious
leather and the feminine twist lock closure makes the bag stand out.
- The Chanel zipper pull hardware must match that of the chain strap or CC logo. If the
chain strap and CC logo are shiny gold, the zipper pull is shiny gold. If the
chain strap and CC logo are matte gold, the zipper pull is matte gold. If the
chain strap and CC logo are silver, the zipper pull is silver. The zipper pull
is engraved Chanel on one side and interlocking CC on the other side.
- Aéropostalefirst store, was opened in 1987
- Burberry invented gabardine, a waterproof yarn
which was to be used by the military forces of that time.
- Emeralds have long symbolized fertility, rebirth and springtime.
- Scientists have found pieces of cotton cloth in caves in Mexico that are at
least 7.000 years old.
- The Orione is a small Furla shoulder handbag made with whipsnake printed leather. The interior has a cell phone and a zip pocket. Retails new for over $500 dollars.
- Paige Premium Denim Jeans Pico Benedict in Moon shadow is a boot cut jean made
out of super soft supple light denim.
- Tommy Bahama handbags are made of many different materials including leather, canvas, micro fiber, suede and straw.
- In the 1980s accessories handbags became popular in Japan.
- Kate Spade Marceau Bridget bag is made with deerskin leather and trimmed with cowhide. retail price is over $700.00
- Raised waistline of Empire line tops and dresses visually create a longer
body-line
- Everyone should use eye foundation because it makes your eye make-up last longer, prevents creases in your eye shadow and prevents smudges.
- Etienne Aigner brand name includes costume jewelry, luggage, shoes, cosmetics, eyewear, men's and women's apparel, and watches.
- Gucci is well known for many find products including watches with a sterling
reputation, perfumes, and many types of clothing worn by such well known
starlets as Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley.
- An authentic Balenciaga should have the type of Lampo zipper that is written in
italics with a line underneath which extends from the bottom of the "L" and the
"TM" symbol in the upper right corner.
- Dolce & Gabbana, produce their first women's wear clothing collection in 1985.
- The Versace handbags and designs in the current collection consist mostly of metallic golds and silvers as well as deep, rich colors like chocolate brown and charcoal grey.
- The Keds was the first company during the early decades to produce the sneakers.
- Pure gold is expensive and not very practical to wear owing to its extra
softness. Therefore, it is mixed with other metals mainly copper and silver.
- Brighton is a division of Leegin Creative Leather Products based in City of
Industry, CA, and currently employs over 600 people at its headquarters.
- Proms first began in the elite colleges of the Northeast, taking their cue from
the debutante balls of the rich and well bred.
- Brocade has always been associated with luxury and opulence.
- Tommy Bahama purses or handbags are the target of discount replica handbags makers.
- Ralph Lauren's black leather clutch or shoulder baguette 500 EWF interior is fully monogrammed lined and has three compartments also the purse can be carried as a clutch or as a shoulder baguette. Normal retail is over $100.
- The average weight of a womens handbag is 3 pounds
- Liz Claiborne’s favored cause was discouraging domestic violence and Liz Claiborne
Inc. continues to do fund-raising projects to increase awareness of the issue.
- Yul Brynner wore only black outfits for the last 45 years of his life.
- Pleather is still less expensive, sometimes costing three times less than real
animal hide leather.
- No two Balenciaga bags look identical.
- Brighton's bags are made from many different high-quality materials. For example soft, pebbled, glazed, and croc-style leathers make up a lot of the traditional styles.
- Chracteristics of Camel Hair Fabric are: is a luxurious fabric, extremely soft and fine, lustrous, strong, light-weight, long nap and is warm, waterproof and it accepts dye easily.
- GORE-TEX was introduced in 1989. The fabric, based on a Gore-held patent for a membrane technology, is specifically engineered to be a breathable water and wind-proof material.
- Do not use Western Union, MoneyGram, or even BidPay. If a seller agrees to
escrow, eBay recommends that you use escrow.com and no other escrow site.
Escrow services are highly regulated just like banks, and Escrow.com is
legitimate.
- The Nine West fifth brand, 9 & Co., was created to attract a younger
clientele and featured a line of junior footwear priced below $50, which was
sold through the company's new retail store concept, also named 9 & Co.
- Etienne Aigner was born to a Hungarian Jewish family in 1904 and grew up in
Budapest.
- Kate Spade Montserrat Small Connolly hobo handbag was built with daytime and weekends in mind. The bag comes with zipper closure, 14-karat gold plated hardware, dot twill lining and Leather license plate signature.
- Half of American women wear clothing in sizes 14 and larger.
- Velvet is an ancient fabric which has been made from silk thread for thousands
of years
- In 1966, polyolefin was the world's first and only Nobel-Prize winning
fiber.
- Versace bags are more for showy and glamourous wear, then wear to the grocery
store.
- The corset was often referred to as a “stay,” meaning “support”
- Tommy Bahama is available at the
country's finest retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue
and Nordstrom, as well as high profile resort locations around the
world.
- Bottega Veneta company is a manufacturer of consumer goods, producing mainly men's and
women's ready-to-wear clothing, small leather goods, and home items. They are
known for their quality and exclusiveness.
- Gucci White Positano large tote comes with detachable double straps inside pocket and also cell pnone pocket. Also comes with serial numbers, authenticity card, dust bag, and care booklet. Retails for over $200 dollars.
- If you live in a dry area, you should care for your leather jacket by frequently
applying leather conditioner to keep it from cracking.
- You might run into a Brighton Leather Handbag or Brighton Straw
Handbag that has the serial number marked out. It will have a X on it or the
number may be fully scratched out. These handbags are purchased from outlets and are usually overstocks or discontinued styles. The Brighton
warehouse will mark these handbags
so they can't be returned for retail store for full price.
- During the mid- and late-1500s skirts began to be made enormous by a
“farthingale.” There were two types of farthingales, the Spanish and the French.
- Slingback, sling is a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel.
- Remnants of leather loincloths have been found with the remains of pre-historic
man living more than 7,000 years ago.
- In 1589 Englishmen, William Lee invents the knitting machine.
- The most popular form of pleather is made out of a polyurethane film,
which is a lighter, more flexible and less restrictive material than leather.
- Chiffon is lightest weight and most diaphanous of the silks, Chiffon is also the most see-through.
- Burberry pink check Poppy handbag
has a magnetic buckle closure, large shoulder strap, beige leather trimming and piping, silver-toned metal hardware ands beige canvas internal lining.
- If you are looking for an authentic Gucci handbag, you have lots of choices
here, as they offer a complete collection of authentic Gucci handbags, which are
available in a variety of comfort styles including outdoor, sport, casual, and
city.
- Guess is a popular type of American name-brand clothing which is known for its
sexualized advertising campaigns, and they also market other types of fashion
besides clothing such as watches, jewelry, and handbags.
- Balenciaga has the distinction of being a well-established fashion label from
before the First World War.
- The Mary Frances Thunder and Lighting handbag is covered in black and gold material with black skirts at bottom. Also the front and back are enhanced with rows of purplish round and tube beads and black seed beads. Features bright silver metal flower with rhinestones.
- Hyde Park Mina Kate Spade handbag has larabee dot twill lining.
- Brighton handbags, such as the romantic, straw, novelty, and contemporary lines
and Alesha, Sharon, and Dolores models. Each style offers a bag that could suit
any woman’s discerning tastes, as well as her discerning budget, too.
- Vinyl is a synthetic material, it is not breathable like leather and therefore
is not usually used regularly to make jackets and other pieces of clothing.
- Dimity is a tough fabric, in that it does not yellow easily and can stand up to
a lot of wear and tear.
- Dolce and Gabbana handbags are timeless pieces, which you can pass on to your
children should you take care of it as required.
- Most of the time, people buy a Marc Jacobs handbag to flaunt it.
- Nubuck is a type of leather with a soft, velvety surface and is some of the most
expensive leather to purchase.
- The crinoline, from the French word 'crinc' meaning horsehair, was worn
underneath outer garments and with the help of whalebone and steel rods were
used to support the heavy floor-length ladies dresses of the time.
- Jimmy Choo handbags will set you back $750.00 to $1415.00 a piece.
- Cap sleeves are short and cover only the upper arms and shoulders.
- Powdered wigs became an essential for full dress occasions and continued in use
until almost the end of the 18th century.
- Brighton is known for designing products with a message.
- The toga was allowed to be worn only by free Roman citizens. Foreigners, or even exiled citizens, could not appear in public wearing a toga.
- Handbags are first seen during Egyptian times when hieroglyphics showed pouches
worn around the waist.
- The Kate Spade Andalucia flat Serena hobo was designed to be a day or evening bag. This handbag features zipper closure, double slide pockets & zip pocket, 14-karat gold plated hardware, dot cotton lining, calfskin leather and the Kate Spade leather license plate signature.
- China silk is a lightweight,
sheer, plain-weave fabric. It's sometimes referred to as habutai, or habotai, or
pongee. It is one of the less expensive and more commonly available silk
fabrics.
- The Etienne Aigner firm is named after a Hungarian-born designer and leatherworker.
- Perukes or periwigs for men were introduced into the English-speaking world with other French styles when Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660. These wigs were shoulder-length or longer, imitating the long hair that had become fashionable among men since the 1620s.
- Chanel has more than 120 shop-in-shop boutiques in leading department stores.
- Seven for all mankind denim jeans for women are available in different cuts like
boot cut, flared, and skinny jeans among others.
- The name 'Long Johns', long skin-tight underpants, was actually first used for
the long underwear issued to American soldiers during World War Two.
- A legitimate seller should be able to send you additional pictures of the bag at
various angles, including closeups of the blind stamp, the embossing, the
hardware and the feet.
- Fake, replica and counterfeit handbags are mostly manufactured in China, Korea and Singapore.
- Wool was used by people of the Late Stone Age.
- The bikini became the official beach volleyball uniform for women when the
Olympic Committee officially recognized the sport in 1993.
- Ameribag handbags are developed with the help of a doctor and chiropractor
- If the a Coach bag stitching is sloppy or the pattern is looks crooked - this is a sure sign of a replica because
Coach does not make sloppy products!
- "Phat" of Baby Phat is street slang for "the ultimate"
- Secrets of cultivation and fabric manufacturing of silk were closely guarded by the Chinese for about 3,000 years.
- Seven for all mankind denim jeans are luxury jeans for men and women that
feature soft faded fabrics and edgy sexy styles.
- Bottega Veneta bag retail for about $3,000.
- Leather painting is different from leather dyeing, in that painting leather only
involves applying color to the surface of the material
- French twist, first hold your hair at the back of your head as if to form it
into a low ponytail. Then, using your free hand, hold up the end of your
hand-held ponytail so it is pointing upwards. Finally, twist the length of the
ponytail, tuck in the ends and secure with a long, or French, hair comb.
- Men were the first to wear jewelry as a status symbol and as good luck amulets to aid them in battle.
- Tommy Bahama is best known for their Tommy Bahama shirts.
- Biopolished cotton is a
type of cotton that has been treated with enzymes, mostly
cellulases.
- The Katy Katherine Paola Kate Spade handheld clutch retail for over $250.00
- Plumassiers where feathers were dyed and made into arrangements from boas to
aigrettes to tufts and sprays for both the worlds of fashion and interiors.
Plumes have always been a status symbol and sign of economic stability.
- Burberry Nova check Caitlin evening handbag has a magnetic closure, black leather handles, nailed leather trimming and silver toned hardware.
- In the ‘Roaring Twenties’ we saw the emergence of short, bobbed and waved styles, signifying the new independent, free-spirited, free-woman.
- Faux fur is quite simply fake fur. Faux, which is pronounced like the word
“foe,” is French for "not real." Today, faux fur is a popular alternative to
real fur.
- The word “pleather” is a popular slang term for synthetic
leather made out of plastic, and is actually a combination of the words “plastic
leather.”
- Since 1989, Perlina Handbags
has been synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship and the highest quality of
leathers.
- Guccio Gucci opened his first store in 1921.
- It is obvious to anyone when they see a woman wearing a Mary Frances handbag
that the owner is serious about looking good.
- Dooney & Burke is a fashion company which specializes in accessories such as
handbags, iPod cases, luggage, bracelets, watches, and briefcases.
- Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity.
- Most of the fake Balenciaga bags are made from a very inexpensive leather which has a shiny and stiff appearance to it.
- Pumps are a low-cut shoe that surrounds the foot, without fastenings. May have heel of any height.
- The first commercial production of triacetate fiber in the United States was in 1954.
- The soft and luxurious quality of the camel hair fabric is suitable for
making suits, coats, blazers, jackets, skirts, hosiery, caps and robes.
- Walker or walking shoe is a comfortable, low-heeled shoe designed for walking.
- The cheapest Fendi handbag is the Fendi Bag 8BR267 Zucca Brown Handbag; a simple, yet practical handbag, which is listed at $450 but can be bought at a
discount price of $175.
- Hype handbag Brands include: XOXO, Bisou Bisou, Gianni Versace and Girogio Armani.
- Angora wool fabric is obtained from the long and soft hair of Angora rabbit.
- Isabella Fiore's embroidered Floral Satchel has a design that almost looks like a bouquet of flowers set in embossed brown leather.
- Egyptians as long ago as 2, 000 B.C. used fabric to form an undergarment over which they wore other clothing.
- The small Lady Dior Bag is made Nubuck Leather comes with a dust bag and authenticity card. Bag features gold logo hardware, Dior charms hanging on handle, metal feet, top zip closure and double patent leather handles or a optional leather shoulder strap.
- Perlina is a family owned business
- Gaberdine fabric is both water resistant and extremely durable.
- Brighton is known for its heart logo.
- Patent leather has long been established as leather that is considered uptown
and formal.
- Francesco Biasia founded in the mid 1970's.
- In 1950 Christian Dior designs a dress for Marlene Dietrich in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie Stage Fright.
- Corset, crinoline and bustle are terms which most affected women's lifestyles
between 1810 and 1870.
- The Hermes Kelly handbag was named for Grace Kelly.
- The major producer and exporter of silk is Japan.
- Bollywood Stevie is a Kate Spade shoulder satchel made for daytime and weekends.
- In 1967 Burberry began using gabardine to make umbrellas, luggage and scarves.
- Full-grain leather is considered among the best quality leather you can buy. It
can be made from a variety of different animal hides, but most usually is made
from cow skin.
- The development of the power loom in 1884 brought
significant improvements and variations to cotton fabrics.
- Some doctors argued the corset was responsible for causing miscarriages and deformities.
- The Gucci aqua blue canvas shopping / beach / large tote bag is made of canvas comes with large GG monogram detailing. This bag features braided handles, large inside compartment with white nylon mesh lining.
- Bottega Veneta was started in 1966. It's headquarters is in Milan, and they have
a showroom in New York
- The Tommy Bahama slogan shows itself as the Purveyor of island lifestyles.
- It’s easy to get confused about whether a leather item is nubuck or suede since
both look and feel similar.
- Mary Frances She Shells Exclusive has crackled shell flower metals; abalone chips, purple, green, blue, amber seed beads, gold-flecked metal decorations, amber gems and amethyst chips cover this metal handbag. Has a gold colored chain strap.
- Leather painting is the application of a color or a series of colors to the
surface of a section of treated leather.
- Fossil handbags offer great quality; whether it is made out of leather or any
other material the durability of the bag is unquestionable.
- Wing tip is a shoe having a wing-tip toecap - a piece of leather stitched over the toe-cap of shoe or boot. Used as decoration, it will often be perforated or of a contrasting color.
- Tommy handbag shoulder line includes short and long.
- Strapless bras are designed to go with strapless garments and gowns.
- Cloth made of cotton is more comfortable, durable and suitable to resist all
kinds of weather.
- Juicy has color-coded size tags: pink for petite, orange for small, tan for
medium, green for large, and blue for extra large.
- Vinyl is best-known for being a substitute for leather. It may be called "faux
leather" or "fake leather."
- The hardware on an authentic Balenciaga bag is either brass or "dirty" silver.
- Circa 1200 Clothing buttons are invented.
- Chenille wool has a fur-like texture, which is created when warp threads are woven in groups. It gives a chunky feel and is used for both clothing and upholstery.
- A Ruby is actually a red sapphire.
- Shorter hemlines visually lengthen legs and give the appearance of added height.
- Edoardo and Adele Fendi opened the first
Fendi store in Rome in 1925, where they sold leather and furs. They first bags
they made were hand stitched and pliable.
- If a Coach handbag has a tag that says "Made in China" does that mean it's fake? The answer is no - Coach does make some bags in China.
- Chanel Camera Bag comes in back or white lamb leather and features a orange nylon lining.
- Camel hair fabric is used as topcoat, sportswear and sports hosiery because of its light-weight characteristic.
- In 1990, Tom Ford took on the reins of Creative Director and brought the Gucci
name back into the limelight with his great designs and innovations.
- Isabella Fiore O'asis-Kate Hobo bag is very popular in rust color. The bag has brass tone hardware and studded accents.
- The Miss Me Brand Jeans collection is an edgy and adventurous foray into the
haute couture world of denim.
- Loincloths were originally outerwear, first worn by cave dwellers, then Egyptians and Romans, gradually becoming underwear along the way.
- Today, Hong Kong barristers and judges continue to wear wigs as part of court dress as an influence from their former jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Prada coin purses
cost between one hundred dollars and one thousand dollars depending on
the size of purse and the material used.
- Bottega Veneta launched in 1966 as a family business.
- Roman women for underwear would also wear a simple brassière in the form of a band, tightly tied around the body, either across the bust and under clothing (fascia), or under the bust and over clothing (strophium, mammillare, cingulum).
- Domestic Triacetate production was discontinued in 1985.