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Pierre Bourdon refers to a perfumer who had earned a degree in Political Science before deciding to make a career in perfumery. Pierre Bourdon joined Roure Bertrand in 1971and during

Pietra Dura refers to a jewelry that is similar to Micro mosaics, except that the Pietra Dura is made of larger pieces of hard stone such as Chalcedony, Jasper, etc, in a background o

Pigache refers to the Shoe with long, upturned, pointed toe which was worn in the twelfth century.

Pijama Palazzo refers to a silk dress characterized by very wide trouser legs similar to Pajama (Pyjama) which was launched into the fashion world in 1960 by Irene Galitzine. It was o

Pinchbeck refers to a jewelry item that was used as a substitute for gold invented by Christopher Pinchbeck in the 18th century. Pinchbeck was made from an Alloy of copper and zinc -

Pinifore refers to an apron style dress, generally Halter Neck with a tie waist. Likewise, Pinifore usually has also Scoop Neck or Square Neck worn over a blouse.

Pink Gold is also called Rose Gold becasue of its soft pink tones. Pink Gold is made by adding enough copper to a gold Alloy so it turns pink. Pink Gold was one of the materials of j