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Canvas

Category: Fabrics, Embellishments, Textures, Prints
A fabric that is very tightly woven using cotton fibres. Canvas is commonly used in shoes and bags....
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Capri

Category: Clothing
Capris are cropped pants designed to hit the leg in the mid-calf range....
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Cardigan

Category: Clothing
Originating in menswear, this style of sweater originally had long sleeves, but as of late has been made with various sleeve lengths. This sweater is...
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Carpenter

Category: Clothing
Usually in denim, painter pants have several pockets and pockets within pockets, and also have a loop on the side on one leg, originally to hang a hammer...
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Castro

Category: Accessories
A hat named after Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, as it is his signature. It is similar to a basecall cap, but is flat across the top as opposed to round,...
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Chandelier

Category: Accessories
A style of earring named after the opulent light fixture. Chandelier earrings have a stud that goes through the ear, and decorative elements that hang...
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Charm

Category: Accessories
Charm bracelets are metal bracelets that have dangling embellishments. Some charm bracelets are customizable; the individual chooses what she wants on...
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Charmeuse

Category: Fabrics, Embellishments, Textures, Prints
Charmeuse is a lightweight satin fabric with a dull bottom and lusterous top. It can commonly be found in the more feminine or women's garments; dresses,...
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Chiffon

Category: Fabrics, Embellishments, Textures, Prints
Chiffon is woven from many different types of fabric, but most commonly silk and nylon are used. It has a good colour absorption rate, except for chiffon...
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Chino

Category: Clothing
Chinos are casual pants made of cotton twill. They were originally the pants worn by men during military tours during the Spanish-American war, and were...
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