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GARMENT BAG
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A type of luggage designed to store and carry on a hanger
garments such as business suits or other types of clothing
that are not meant to be folded, and can be immediately hung
in a closet when the traveler arrives to their
destination.
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A garment bag
Made by - FRENCH LUGGAGE
photo provided by mflat
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GINGHAM
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A smooth cotton fabric with fibers dyed in two different
contrasting colors that are woven in a checkerboard
pattern.
Also see - PATTERN
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Handbag with a gingham pattern
Made by - TSUMARI CHISATO
photo provided by substatic
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GLAZED LEATHER
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Before any leather is used to make a handbag, it is put
through various treatments which create a variety of
finishes, textures, colors and appearances. Glazed leather
has a polished finish, whereas a matte finish is dull.
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GLOVE TANNED
LEATHER
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A term used to describe soft leather used for gloves
(normally lambskin), but also used to describe any soft
supple leather.
Also see - LEATHER
-- TANNED
LEATHER
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GRAIN
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The exterior surface an animal hide or skin with the
texture of the pores, wrinkles and other characteristics of
the texture of the hide.
Also see - LEATHER
-- HIDE
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GROMMET
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A metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
Also see - EYELET
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Handbag with a grommet
Made by - FENDI
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Handbag with a grommet
Made by - CELINE
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GROSGRAIN
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A closely woven silk or rayon fabric with continuous
narrow horizontal ribs, or a ribbon made of this fabric.
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GUSSET
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The triangular end piece of a handbag which gives depth
and roominess to the shape.
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Example of a gusset on a handbag
Made by - ENZO ANGIOLINI
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Example of a gusset on a handbag
Made by - ESPIRIT
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Example of a gusset on a handbag
Made by - FOSSIL
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Example of a gusset on a handbag
Made by - KATE SPADE
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Example of a gusset on a handbag
Made by - MCM
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