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Deutsch: Schrägschnitt / Español: Corte al bies / Português: Corte enviesado / Français: Coupe en biais / Italiano: Taglio in sbieco
The bias-cut is a fundamental technique in fashion design that involves cutting fabric diagonally across its grain, rather than along the straight grain or cross-grain. This method exploits the natural stretch and drape of woven textiles, enabling garments to conform fluidly to the body while creating distinctive visual effects. Originating in early 20th-century haute couture, the bias-cut remains a hallmark of elegance and technical precision in both historical and contemporary fashion.
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
Deutsch: Vogel / Español: Pájaro / Português: Pássaro / Français: Oiseau / Italiano: Uccello
Bird in the fashion context refers to a slang term used predominantly in the UK to describe a stylish and confident young woman who stands out in the crowd, often for her unique sense of fashion. The term is rooted in British colloquialism and captures a blend of admiration and informality.