jacquard
jac·quard [ ˈja-ˌkärd]
[ˈja-ˌkärd]
1 : a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
2a : the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom
[zha-ˈkär]
Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor
Recent Examples on the Web
//In a series of photos documenting Kim’s latest collection by the Uzbek photographer Hassan Kurbanbaev, young women are dressed in Korean jeogori made from traditional Uzbek fabrics (called bekasam) as well as Soviet textiles like jacquard viscose.
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Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Born in Uzbekistan With Korean Roots, Jenia Kim Is Redefining the Notion of National Dress," 16 Oct. 2019
//One kimono dress was constructed out of contrasting materials -- lace, plaid cotton and jacquard -- and fastened with a long, trailing karate belt.
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Washington Post, "Milan Fashion: J-Lo struts updated jungle dress at Versace," 21 Sep. 2019
//One kimono dress was constructed out of contrasting materials -- lace, plaid cotton and jacquard -- and fastened with a long, trailing karate belt.
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Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Milan Fashion: J-Lo struts updated jungle dress at Versace," 20 Sep. 2019
//Fabrics range from menswear shirting stripes to fluid silks that can be solid, printed or have a jacquard pattern.
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Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019
//These new suits can be in neutrals or brights, classic menswear fabrics or rich jacquards that can be worn for special occasion or evening.
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Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019
//Using organic cotton and wool from the South of France, Testard wove his own fabrics to represent plowing fields, and created jacquards whose patterns represent furrows in the land.
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Diana Budds, Curbed, "How design is being upended by the climate crisis," 9 July 2019
//The woven jacquard wave pattern on the shirt is a visible representation of the looms which became synonymous with Manchester's industrial revolution.
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SI.com, "Man City Launch New Kits for 2019/20 Season Inspired by Manchester's Industrial Heritage," 1 July 2019
//Meanwhile, John’s studio sourced a cravat jacquard in mauve from Charvet, the storied Parisian men’s outfitter, and a selection of textiles in shades of grape and wisteria.
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Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "The Story Behind Hamish Bowles’s Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano Met Gala Look," 8 May 2019
First Known Use of jacquard
Noun
1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
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