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Instead, she began creating scarves with ear loops, many of which are reversible, fashioned from the same color palette and silk charmeuse as her collection.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2020
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
Oysters on silk charmeuse shirtdresses, oysters on belts, oyster shades in silk and lace, oysters down the sequin mini-dresses, often with their nacre-encrusted jewel nestled inside.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2017
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
"Mrs. Trevelyan Potter, wearing a gown of yellow charmeuse exquisitely draped with chiffon, gave a dance for her niece Miss Hermione Stubbs at the Ritz Hotel last night."
From The Big Drum A Comedy in Four Acts by Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir
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