First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark
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There’s an 11th-century gilded cross that appears to inspire a spectacular Versace evening gown of gold metal mesh, glass crystals and silk charmeuse.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2018
Python also had a moment with a ruffle-edged skirt and body-con scuba dress, while silk satin charmeuse embodied the opposing mood in sophisticated dresses that included a white scoop-neck shift with fly-away sleeves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2016
The pièce de résistance was a group of silk charmeuse gowns featuring artwork from “Star Wars” — images of R2-D2, Luke Skywalker and Yoda.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2016
Luckily he wasn’t there to dance, but to sing his new single “Sweeter,” as his former partner Karina Smirnoff did her best interpretative dance wearing what looked like Prince’s entire ration of purple charmeuse.
From Time ● May 2, 2012
Besides zebra stripes and gold shot with cerise and purple, you think an emerald green charmeuse is really a perfect substitute for the plain black crêpe de chine you had in mind.
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
For half an hour after the departure of the little Charmeuse car with Sir Richmond and Dr. Martineau, the brass Mercury lay unheeded in the dusty roadside grass.
From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
The little Charmeuse was towed to hospital and the two psychiatrists took up their quarters at the Radiant Hotel with its pleasant lawns and graceful landing stage at the bend towards the bridge.
From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Sir Richmond produced the Michelin maps which he had taken out of the pockets of the little Charmeuse.
From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
The doctor was still saying these words when a violent and ultimately disastrous struggle began between Sir Richmond and the little Charmeuse car.
From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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