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Guimp refers to the short Chemise that is often worn with very open dresses, made of tulle or other light materials.

Guimp was originally the word used to describe the light cloth

Guimpe refers to a blouse that is worn under a jumper.

Guipure refers to a lace with large repeating designs, usually circular, with geometric or Floral centers, connected by threads. Guipure is essentially a very heavy Venise lace.

Guipure Lace refers to a type of lace without a mesh ground, the pattern in held in place by connecting threads.

Guitar Look popularized by Christian Dior in the 1950's - round shoulders, tightly fitted waitsline from which pleats or pockets extend to give a defintely curves appearance followin

GUM refers to one of the most glamorous luxury shopping shrines in Moscow. GUM is used to be a miserable Soviet-era supermarket which turned into a luxury shopping destination. It is

Gunmetal refers to an Alloy popular in the 1890's which is a mixture of 90\% copper and 10\% tin.

Guo Pei is one of China's top fashion designers. She was a native of Beijing and was born in 1967. Guo Pei operates at the haute Couture end of the fashion sector in China. Guo Pein