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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Before Cadwallader, David Koma, Nicola Formichetti and Rosemary Rodriguez also designed Mugler, synonymous with sharp tailoring, hourglass silhouettes and a futuristic sheen.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Getty Images Still, Jones remains a faithful ambassador for Gucci, usually opting for sleek tailoring, sculptural gowns, and classic accessories.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Distinct from other forms of design, bespoke tailoring is equal parts aesthetic and engineering that demands a level of singular dedication.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Demna also emphasized the invisible craftsmanship behind the tailoring.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Getty Images Still, Jones remains a faithful ambassador for Gucci, usually opting for sleek tailoring, sculptural gowns, and classic accessories.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Distinct from other forms of design, bespoke tailoring is equal parts aesthetic and engineering that demands a level of singular dedication.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Demna also emphasized the invisible craftsmanship behind the tailoring.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 25 Mar. 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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