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Paduasoy or padesoy [1] (/ ˈ p æ dj u ə s ɔɪ /; French: peau de soie) is a luxurious strong corded or grosgrain silk textile that originated in Early Modern Europe. The term paduasoy first appeared in English in 1663. [2] Paduasoy silk was woven in a variation of the satin weave, with bindings arranged to create fine cross-ridges across ...
The 38-year-old entrepreneur launched her very first fragrance 14 years ago and released her 25th perfume just last year. Back in 2015, Hilton explained to Yahoo Beauty how she constantly ...
A piece of silk charmeuse fabric showing the shiny, satin front and dull, matte back. Charmeuse (/ ʃ ɑːr ˈ m uː z,-ˈ m uː s /; French:; French for 'female charmer') is a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish.
Velvet evening dress based on a North African robe, [1] Babani, c.1925 Japanese kimono retailed by Babani, 1921. (Babani, founded in Paris in 1894 [2] by Vitaldi Babani, was a fashion house based on the Boulevard Haussmann specialising in imported exotic goods, including artworks and handicrafts, and from the 1910s onwards, original garments inspired by their imported merchandise. [3]
CFEB Sisley, better known as Sisley Paris, is an independent French luxury cosmetic, skin care, hair care, and perfume company. [1] The firm develops products based on active ingredients derived from plants for different skin types and different uses: moisturizing , anti-aging, sun care and makeup.
Over 150 mannequins from 40 Paris couturiers, including Balenciaga and Madame Gres, were dressed in the labels' best fashions and were placed in an exhibition held at the Louvre, in Paris titled Théâtre de la Mode. After a huge success in Paris it toured Europe and then the US. In 1946, Robert created his first fragrance, Coeur Joie. In 1948 ...
Ybry is a French luxury perfume and fashion house founded in 1925 by Simon Jaroslawski. It formerly resided at 6 rue Ybry, Neuilly (Seine). [1] [2] In 2005 the brand was revitalized and the trademark and original bottle designs were filed for international protection.
Artificial silk or art silk is any synthetic fiber which resembles silk, but typically costs less to produce. Frequently, the term artificial silk is just a synonym for rayon. [1] When made out of bamboo viscose it is also sometimes called bamboo silk. [2] A woman wearing a Utility rayon shirt dress with front-buttoning, 1943