bandeau

noun ban·deau \ ban-ˈdō \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

Definition of bandeau

plural bandeaux also bandeaus \-ˈdōz\

1 : a fillet or band especially for the hair

2 : brassiere; also : a band-shaped covering for the breasts

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Queen Mary, wife of King George V, bought this small diamond bandeau from luxury London jeweler Garrard in 1925.

— kaitlyn frey, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Dress Is a Nod to American Royalty: See Her Inspiration!," 19 May 2018
Jonathan —PA Wire Meghan’s veil was topped with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, which was on loan from Queen Elizabeth.

— cady lang, Time, "Every Detail About Meghan Markle's Givenchy Royal Wedding Dress," 19 May 2018
Markle's long white veil was held in place by the diamond bandeau tiara.

— kathleen joyce, Fox News, "Queen Elizabeth lends Meghan Markle a tiara for royal wedding," 19 May 2018
The duchess wore Queen Mary’s 1932 diamond bandeau tiara, whose center jewel brooch dates to 1893.

— tony bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, "The Markle effect: 6 wedding trends inspired by the royal wedding," 30 May 2018
Forty years later, in 1932, the diamond and platinum bandeau tiara was specifically made to accommodate the brooch.

— elizabeth angell, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Borrowed Queen Mary's Bandeau Tiara From Queen Elizabeth for Her Wedding," 19 May 2018
The veil is held in place by Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, lent to Ms. Markle by The Queen.

— meagan fredette, refinery29.com, "Meghan Markle Got Her Tiara From Queen Elizabeth's Private Collection," 19 May 2018
Caroline Castigliano meghan markle wedding dress Markle wore Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, which was made in 1932, with the center diamond sourced from 1893.

— marina liao, Marie Claire, "This Is the Major Difference Between Meghan Markle's and Kate Middleton's Wedding Dresses," 19 May 2018
Markle’s tiara came straight from Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry vault as the diamond bandeau piece, made in 1932, belonged to Queen Mary.

— elizabeth wellington, Philly.com, "Royal wedding style: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's nuptials were beautiful and authentic | Elizabeth Wellington," 19 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of bandeau

French, diminutive of bande

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