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Aristocratic Attire and Textile Enigmas
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  • 1. French term implying a slender ornamental pin used in fashion
  • 2. Fabric treatment that uses chemical processes to create puckered effects
  • 3. Synthetic rubber often used for insulating wetsuits and modern attire
  • 5. Victorian-era man's formal coat extending to the knee
  • 6. Historical trailing part of a dress, often seen in aristocratic gowns
  • 7. Knitting technique mimicking inlaid wood or tapestry patterns
  • 11. Fabric manipulated into finely pleated waves or ribs
  • 12. Sheer, crisp woven fabric often used in bridal gowns and overlays
  • 15. French tailoring term for setting stones or trim precisely in fashion
  • 16. Type of loom or fabric famous for complex woven patterns
  • 20. Formal evening jacket with satin lapels, popularized in the 19th century
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  • 4. Glasswork-inspired textile pattern resembling a thousand flowers
  • 8. Glasses with a handle; often a fashion accessory at balls
  • 9. Traditional Japanese garment with T-shaped, wrapped silhouette
  • 10. Classic overcoat named after a Scottish estate, known for raglan sleeves
  • 13. Seller or shop of men's small clothing accessories and notions
  • 14. Tailoring technique creating shape by sewing tapered folds
  • 17. Lightweight, semi-sheer fabric often used in curtains and summer dresses
  • 18. Sleeve style extending in one piece fully to collar, angled seam
  • 19. Refers to fabric glazed with a printed design, historically popular in upholstery

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