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In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order or arrange in advance.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
These rooms feature bespoke Jeff Leatham florals, welcome chocolates from Patrice Caillot (a gold medal-winning World Pastry Team champ), temporary membership to the resort's exclusive Poodle Room, and a private VIP pool.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Realizing the untapped potential in providing bespoke vacation experiences, the founders embarked on a mission to redefine hospitality.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Spa and wellness center, lounge bar, free breakfast
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Bonus Tip: Monument has recently introduced a partnership with bespoke art tour company, Arthens, which allows guests exclusive access to Athens’s art scene with personalized and guided excursions around the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
The bespoke piece, made by fashion designer Jonathan Anderson, who's also the movie's costume designer, featured a plunging neckline, waist-high slit and a graffiti-like graphic of a figure hitting a tennis ball with a racket.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Ask the concierge about the luxury chauffeured cars, which include bespoke Rolls-Royce sedans adorned in the signature Peninsula Brewster Green, natch.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Due to the danger of looking directly into the sun’s glare, experts stress the importance of wearing bespoke eclipse glasses to view the eclipse to avoid suffering long-term damage.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The interior was otherwise returned to its former glory with vintage French and bespoke furniture, Limoges porcelain tableware and Egyptian bed linens from Malaika.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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