grosgrain
noun
gros·grain
ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
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The new refillable fragrance bottle has the signature scent’s traditional grosgrain ribbon in garnet and a black-and-ecru label.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
Hang them on the walls, scatter them across the table, wrap your linen napkins in grosgrain, and wear them in your hair.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
Ferrera kept things chic in a custom black tuxedo with a grosgrain peak lapel.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
Hang them on the walls, scatter them across the table, wrap your linen napkins in grosgrain, and wear them in your hair.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
Ferrera kept things chic in a custom black tuxedo with a grosgrain peak lapel.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Grosgrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grosgrain. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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