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to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Whilst tailoring has had its challenges, Huntsman have been, in each permutation, the place in Savile Row where there has been forward thinking.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Let Giles take you through it—from the story of how the cover interview with the Irish actor came to be to an exploration of the new performances on London’s West End to fashion spreads focused on ‘90s tailoring.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
In the late 1970s, American men were just becoming attuned to the finer points of tailoring and quality signifiers like full-canvas construction, and Canali entered the market at an auspicious time.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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The award-winning designer has created an easily identifiable look: menswear and womenswear that features classic tailoring with a bold touch.
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Lively wore a look from Tamara Ralph’s fall 2023 couture collection, comprising a tangerine-colored silk-taffeta cape layered over a chainmail mini dress encrusted with rose gold, pink, and topaz crystals.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, a friend of a friend recommended a talented tailor who specializes in couture and custom pieces and has many celebrity clients.Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fanatics has been the official online sportswear retailer for most North American sports leagues — including MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL — for more than a decade.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The lineup included short shorts with long, playful tassels at the pocket and risqué, bare-a-lot womenswear mixed with tailored suit jackets topped by caftan-style hoods, alongside sportswear featuring subtly complex constructions.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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Since the acquisition and his arrival, Maison Zilli has made leaps toward profitability and implemented a business plan aimed at growing its international scope, while preserving its DNA rooted in leather outerwear and artisanship.Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Style your with Chloé’s funnel-neck peacoat—a fall outerwear trend very much on our radar—Arch4’s argyle sweater, and a pair of suede ankle boots from Madewell. Shop More Corduroy Pants: The Pencil Skirt With a Pop of Pistachio The number one must-have in any minimalist’s wardrobe this fall?Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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The celebratory and upbeat feel of her ensembles is also fitting given that, if Walz is elected as vice president this week, Flanagan will assume her new role as the Governor of Minnesota—thus making history as the first Indigenous woman to become Governor in the country.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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