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LACE
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A delicate fabric made of fine yarn or thread woven in an
open web like pattern.
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LAMBSKIN
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Also known as Sheepskin. This is a light, fine grained
hide from sheep.
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LAMÉ
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A smooth fabric woven with metallic threads in gold or
silver.
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Handbag in gold lame
Made by - FRED HAYMAN
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Handbag in gold lame
Made by - EXEL
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LATCH
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A closure that has a bar which fits into a notch or
slot.
Also see - HARDWARE
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An example of a latch
Made by - LOUIS VUITTON
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An example of a latch
Made by - EVAN PICONE
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An example of a latch
Made by - DOONEY & BOURKE
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An example of a latch
Made by - GIORGIO BEVERLY HILLS
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LEATHER
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A term for any tanned animal hide, but is used especially
to describe cowhide. For example, when a fashion accessory
is stamped "genuine leather", it means "genuine cowhide
leather".
Also see - COWHIDE
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LEATHERETTE
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A thin supple synthetic leather with a texture like
genuine leather.
Also see - SYNTHETIC
LEATHER
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LINEN
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A fabric woven from flax. This fabric classically used
for spring handbag styles.
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Handbag made with linen fabric
Made by - BASS
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LINING
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A material such as fabric or leather, sewn to form the
inside compartments of a handbag, wallet or piece of
luggage.
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LIZARD SKIN
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A leather made from the skin of lizards. Like snake
skins, lizard skins vary widely in colors, textures and
patterns. Skins from smaller types of lizards have a similar
"flaky" texture as snake skins, but skins form large lizards
(such as alligators and crocodiles), have a strong "armor"
texture and grain.
Also see - REPTILE
SKIN
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Handbag made of lizard skin
Made by - PALIZZIO
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LOCK
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A device for holding, closing, or securing the contents
of a handbag (or piece of luggage) or a specific
compartment. On handbags, briefcases, and luggage, the locks
are usually built into some sort of latch, and are commonly
key locks or combination locks.
Also see - LATCH -- HARDWARE
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LOGO
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A characteristic mark that identifies the maker,
designer, or manufacturer of a handbag or accessory. A logo
can contain a word or letters, or a picture, or any
combination, and is made to identify the designer and/or
manufacturer of the fashion item.
Also see - MONOGRAM
-- SIGNATURE
LOGO
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - PRADA
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - ROSENFELD
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - STONE MOUNTAIN
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - THEODOR
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - GHURKA
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - GUCCI
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - COACH
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - DICKIES
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A logo commonly found on handbags by this designer
Made by - PALOMA PICASSO
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LUGGAGE HANDLE
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A handle that has the same rigid shape as the handle of a
suitcase. It is usually made of metal or hard plastic
covered with leather or other durable material.
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