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- Weekender (Handbag/Bag) : Weekender refers to a type of bag which has no special patter. It is called a "weekender bag" as long as it can contain clothes for travelling over a "weekend" and other important things nee

Weepers refers to the white bands worn on the sleeve to indicate deep mourning.

Weft refers to the horizontal threads in a woven fabric which is also referred to as "picks".

Weft refers also to individual pieces of locks of either human or synthetic hair tha

Weft Knit is a term used to describe a fabric knitted on a Weft knitting machine.

Wellies is a short name for Wellington, which refers to a style of pull-on boots. Wellies are made of rubber and are worn in rainy weather or muddy environment.

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Deutsch: Wellington / Español: Wellington / Português: Wellington / Français: Wellington / Italiano: Wellington /

Wellington is a style of pull-on boots which is made of rubber used for inclement weather or in rainy season or muddy environment. It is a durable rubber boots so no mud and rain can get through in.

Deutsch: Wohlbefinden / Español: Bienestar / Português: Bem-estar / Français: Bien-être / Italiano: Benessere

Wellness in the fashion context refers to the incorporation of health, comfort, and mental well-being into clothing and lifestyle choices. It represents a shift in fashion where brands focus not only on style but also on supporting physical and emotional health through comfortable, functional, and sustainable designs. Wellness-inspired fashion prioritises soft, natural materials, ergonomic designs, and often incorporates elements from the athleisure and loungewear trends, aiming to enhance the wearer's overall quality of life.

Welt is a term used in Shoe industry that refers to a strip of leather sewn between the insole and the outsole of the Shoe to create greater durability. Welt is also described as a st