1
: any of many plain or simple twill weave fabrics
especially
: linen
2
: a mock-up model of a garment
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The public spaces will showcase a custom toile wallpaper featuring artwork by David Allen, drawing inspiration from Martha Stewart’s nearby Skylands estate and gardens.
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The pack is replete with five eggs both light and durable, painted with an ornate blue and white toile pattern.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
At another point during the episode, Monaghan’s character wears the all-over toile iconographe print short sleeve shirt while hanging out poolside.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The visual feast starts with three variations of Dior’s iconic Bar jacket in blue, white and red, and continues with a monumental installation of Dior’s couture toiles and perfume bottles, this time reimagined in 3D prints.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The pack is replete with five eggs both light and durable, painted with an ornate blue and white toile pattern.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
At another point during the episode, Monaghan’s character wears the all-over toile iconographe print short sleeve shirt while hanging out poolside.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The visual feast starts with three variations of Dior’s iconic Bar jacket in blue, white and red, and continues with a monumental installation of Dior’s couture toiles and perfume bottles, this time reimagined in 3D prints.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Toile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toile. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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