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Made from a heavyweight British wool cavalry twill with natural water-repelling qualities, it’s guaranteed to drape.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025 For President Reagan’s inauguration in 1981, Adolfo created an ensemble for her consisting of a red wool crepe dress and red cavalry twill coat.—New York Times, 29 Nov. 2021