faille
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of faille
1520–30; < Middle French, Old French; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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The piece, made of vivid bits of silk, faille, taffeta and satin, depicts starry constellations, kites and doves – a joyful and precisely crafted celebration of life that took Klewicke 20 years to finish.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
“At Tuesday night’s dinner and preview at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” wrote the New York Times, “Mrs Johnson appeared in a black faille strapless dress with a matching stole.”
From The Guardian ● Feb. 16, 2020
The crunchy taffeta and faille skirts, a hallmark of the house, are reinterpreted as silky palazzo pants or georgette ruffles, better made for lounging and dancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2018
Wang's nearly all-black collection featured aggressively simple bustier tops, long bubble skirts and wrinkly silk faille gowns, embellished only with web strap belts, discreet corset lacing or hook-and-eye closures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2015
The next morning, Francie dressed in her new navy blue faille suit with the white georgette crepe blouse and her Sunday patent leather pumps.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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