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Best Stuff refers to the 19th century term for rabbit fur, including the backs and the best parts of the sides mixed togeth

Bethlehem Headdress refers to a truncated, cone-shaped cap, decorated with gold and silver coins and jewels. Worn with a veil. Bethlehem Headdress is an ancient Moslem headdress which

Betrothal Ring refers to metal rings without gemstone adornments given from a man to a woman to illustrate his intention to marry her. In the ancient Rome, it was called Annulus Pronu

Deutsch: Voreingenommenheit / Español: Sesgo / Português: Viés / Français: Biais / Italian: Pregiudizio

Bias in the fashion context refers to the inherent preferences, prejudices, or inclinations that influence decisions, designs, and perceptions within the industry. This can encompass biases related to body types, skin tones, cultural representation, and even gender norms. These biases often manifest in the types of models used, the sizes offered by brands, or the cultural influences embraced or ignored by designers.

Bias Ruffle refers to the edging made from circular pieces of fabric; a smooth at seam edge, fuller at Hem edge.

Bias Trim refers to self or contrasting fabric cut on diagonal grain and attached to edge.

Bib Necklace is a type/kind of necklace that covers the decollete similar to a handkerchief necklace. The Bib Necklace curves partly around the neck and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Likewise, a Bib Necklace is described as having several rows of jewels, beads, crystals and other ornaments, sometimes even made from textile flowers and buttons in a cascading design along the Collar bone, hence, a Bib Necklace is also sometimes referred to as Cascading Necklace.

A Bib Necklace which is also known as a Collarette is a short necklace with flowing orn

Bibis refers to any small elegant Hat which was originally the name for a tight fitting Bonnet with lace and decoration.