How to Use grosgrain in a Sentence
grosgrain
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With the open end of the case on the right and starting at a seam, align the right edge of the grosgrain ribbon with the stitch line of the hem on the open end of the case.
—Sonja Carmon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2021
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And finally, the grosgrain ribbon at the back was a nod to my mother.
—Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2015
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The grosgrain tabs on their knee socks jutting out at weird angles.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2022
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The shape is classic, but the grosgrain feels more modern than classic suede or leather.
—Vogue, 24 May 2022
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The red, white, and blue grosgrain ribbon runs along the inside of the button placket and on a small tag under the back of the collar.
—Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
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All the pieces were designed in navy stripes and trimmed with the label’s signature grosgrain.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2020
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Long, long, long hair, sometimes tied with a monogrammed grosgrain bow.
—Allie Holloway; Styling By Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Apr. 2021
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For each napkin ring, cut a 3/8-inch-wide white grosgrain ribbon into five 3-inch-long pieces; round the ends.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 June 2023
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With strong fabric glue, attach some wide black grosgrain ribbon for the handle, and a strip of marabou or feather boa for the cuff.
—Michele Filon, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
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Each style in the collection is accented with a strip of grosgrain fabric down the heel—in the ivory Fawn’s case, cherry red.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
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Waists were dropped to thigh-height and hung from garter belts of Mr. Browne’s signature red, white and blue grosgrain, the better to fool the eye and elongate the proportions.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2017
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Bracelets are either woven grosgrain fabric in white, navy or black, or full gold, with rows of beading that match the case side.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022
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Fun for all ages To make: For each napkin ring, cut 3/8-inch-wide white grosgrain ribbon into five 3-inch-long pieces; round ends.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 24 June 2023
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Boat shoes, striped cotton bracelets, and navy grosgrain belts round out the patriotic look.
—Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 29 July 2016
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French grosgrain ribbon in Peacock — Samuel & Sons (T); samuelandsons.com.
—House Beautiful, 6 Feb. 2018
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Tuck your polo in, forgo the belt (button side tabs keep you from dropping trou) and display the colorful grosgrain strip in the back.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2017
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City slickers can look ranch-ready in Brixton’s Jo straw hat, which is made from light woven straw and finished with brown grosgrain ribbon on the crown and brim.
—Kathleen Walsh, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022
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Rothblum custom-made the hanging chair pillows with a strip of grosgrain ribbon.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 11 May 2021
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The hat comes in two shades, a neutral Khaki or blue-grey Fog, complemented by a stylish grosgrain ribbon band.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022
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Each watch is housed in a 55mm case of 18-karat yellow gold and features a domed crystal and hands crafted to resemble sewing needles, all placed on a black grosgrain strap.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2023
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Other classic Gucci motifs, like green and red grosgrain ribbon, pop up in many of the preppier pieces.
—Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 9 July 2018
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The actor also wore a custom Burberry black wool mohair English-fit tuxedo with a black grosgrain bowtie.
—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2020
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Made from fine Tripilla straw, this hat is available in several neutral options with a grosgrain band and trim.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
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The shoes feature a grosgrain ribbon and a leather lining for luxurious comfort, while the bag, which is lined in leather, comes in six spring-worthy colors and folds flat for storage.
—Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2020
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Her most expensive tie, a skinny Saint Laurent tie crafted from black silk grosgrain, was a whopping $195 dollars.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022
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Test out textures like grosgrain, linen, and raffia, a signature of Carrie Forbes, to add depth to an otherwise simple design.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 June 2022
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It’s made from woven straw with a contrasting black grosgrain band and an interior sweatband.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
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There are also sporty bottoms including satin track pants and lightweight nylon maxi skirts with grosgrain drawstrings.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2023
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As a bonus, each model is supplied with an interchangeable grosgrain fabric strap and a flexible bracelet.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022
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As for the now iconic red, white, and blue grosgrain that has become his brand’s signature trim, Browne says the idea came to him during a trip to Mobuka, a tailoring shop formerly on 38th Street in Manhattan.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2018
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