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satin
noun
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).
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His is a planet where an aubergine satin coat is a useful purchase.
Asked about his views on a satin eye mask, Schofield said: "Sorry, I was just watching the VT then – I got a bit distracted".
As well as the duchesse satin, showing the influence of Charles James, there were rounded sleeves that nodded to the decade's master, Cristóbal Balenciaga.
One bride I designed for found a fine lace pair of knickers that matched her skin tone and thought they were invisible – until her groom pointed out the satin bow at the top, which showed through her dress.
Floor-length tulle dresses in primary brights later in the show would swoop through the lobby on the way to a cocktail party, as would satin sheaths and sequinned gowns.
Eveningwear comprised of the finely beaded flapper-influenced gowns that have become a Lauren favourite, neat trousers and an asymmetric top with flowing satin train, and simple fitted satin slipdresses.
I take off my shoes and the monks bring satin cushioned quilts and a pink, seed-filled pillow, and leave me alone with a bow and a smile.
Highlights included fuscia trousers worn with a khaki silk shirt and high-heeled sandals, a camel-coloured satin boilersuit and a pumpkin orange shirt-dress cinched in at the waist.
The first outfit here showed Lauren was in the mood to try something a bit different: a pair of combat trousers with a vibrant violet asymmetric satin top.
A pair of combat trousers and bomber jacket in khaki satin would have easily slotted into Rihanna's afterdark wardrobe.
The gown that prompted Versace's quip featured a bodice of embroidered tiny crystals custom made by Swarovski for the house and metres of creamy-brown duchesse satin backed with crinoline to give volume.
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