tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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The upcoming Met Costume Institute exhibition is set to celebrate the rich legacy of Black tailoring and style, from the dandyism of the Harlem Renaissance and the sharp silhouettes of the Civil Rights era to the Black collegiate sartorialism of HBCUs.
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Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
This trend is all about opulence around the collarbone: layers of heavy gold chains, oversized gemstones, bib-style silhouettes, and high-shine metals styled with everything from tanks to tailoring.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Before Cadwallader, David Koma, Nicola Formichetti and Rosemary Rodriguez also designed Mugler, which is synonymous with sharp tailoring, hourglass silhouettes and a futuristic sheen.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
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Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
This trend is all about opulence around the collarbone: layers of heavy gold chains, oversized gemstones, bib-style silhouettes, and high-shine metals styled with everything from tanks to tailoring.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Before Cadwallader, David Koma, Nicola Formichetti and Rosemary Rodriguez also designed Mugler, which is synonymous with sharp tailoring, hourglass silhouettes and a futuristic sheen.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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