1
: a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
2
: a fabric characterized by raised designs
brocade
transitive verb
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In another image shared to Instagram, Hadid opted to up the glam factor in an icy blue and brocade vintage Dior gown with sheer cut-outs and fringe details.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
From brocade coats to workaday dresses, these looks dominated the runway.
—CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Over at The Pierre hotel, golden brocade looks opened and closed Bibhu Mohapatra’s show, which felt equally occasion-worthy.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
From brocade coats to workaday dresses, these looks dominated the runway.
—CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Over at The Pierre hotel, golden brocade looks opened and closed Bibhu Mohapatra’s show, which felt equally occasion-worthy.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Brocade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brocade. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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brocade
noun
bro·cade
brō-ˈkād 
: a cloth with a raised design woven into it
brocaded
adjective
-ˈkād-əd
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