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Breton Stripes refer to a fabric pattern with very widely-spaced Thin stripes. A fabric patters usually used in making sui

Brilliant Cut refers to a round shaped gemstone with 58 facets also known as a full cut. A round, full cut Diamond is correctly called a Brilliant Cut. The term refers to the shape

Brocade refers to a kind of fabric with an rich, heavy, elaborate design, embroidered or with embroidered-style designs which is popular with Asian/Oriental influenced looks. It is a

Brocatelle refers to a tightly woven Jacquard fabric with a warp effect in the figure which is raised to give a puffed appearance. The puff effect is created by several kinds of filli

Brocid refers to the ulticoloured Jacquard woven fabric with Floral or figured pattern emphasized by contrasting colours. The background may be either Satin or twill weave.

Brolly is a British term for "Umbrella", a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy used against the sun and rain.

Brunch coat refers to a woman's short housecoat or wrapper

Brush Train refers to a style/type of Train that is described as the shortest of the Train styles, apart from not having a Train at all. It barely "brushes" the ground behind the d