Produced in cotton, rayon and parachute nylon, as well as silk, the scarves were intended to brighten up post-war wardrobes with bold colours and patterns.

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New in 2013, the W905A TV incorporates TRILUMINOS Display LED backlighting to present rich, authentic colour with subtle tones while also replicating bold colours including hard-to-reproduce reds, blues and greens.

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The bold primary colours were painted in later.

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Meanwhile Liberal Democrat Stephen Williams wanted to highlight the influence of his party, claiming it was "fairly clear for all to see in bold primary colours what are the yellow and what are the blue packages in this particular Budget".

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She is renowned for her flamboyant style, mixing elegant gowns and bold, block colours.

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At folk-meets-funky Bombonierka, muted colours contrast with lacy lampshades and bold prints of traditional Polish dancers.

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