: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The classic little black dress was given a stylish spin thanks to its horned bustline and a cornflower blue silk taffeta sash wrapped at the waist.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026
And floor-length taffeta capes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Another highlight was the black taffeta evening gown from the same collection, which went for €420,000, also minus fees.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The classic little black dress was given a stylish spin thanks to its horned bustline and a cornflower blue silk taffeta sash wrapped at the waist.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026
And floor-length taffeta capes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Another highlight was the black taffeta evening gown from the same collection, which went for €420,000, also minus fees.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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taffeta
noun
taf·fe·ta
ˈtaf-ət-ə 
: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing
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