the designer's dresses typically are accessorized with eye-catching ceintures
Recent Examples on the WebThe carnival is known in part for its mascot, Bonhomme, a snowman with a red hat, black buttons and the characteristic French Canadian ceinture fléchée, a type of sash.—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 Woven belt bags featuring a panoply of buckles date to the founding of the brand in 2021; earlier this year Larsson was invited by Gucci Continuum to collaborate with the brand and create her signature bag using the Italian brand’s ceintures.—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English seynture, from Anglo-French ceinture, from Latin cinctura — more at cincture
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