chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
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The chambray blue feels a bit more contemporary, however, and brings a welcome bit of color to the home decor circuit.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
The chambray finish gives it a relaxed, vacation‑ready feel, while the long sleeves add coverage for breezy evenings or more modest settings.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Quince Pull-On Tencel Chambray Pants The chambray pants have a thick, drawstring elastic waistband and offer a relaxed cut along the legs, providing a comfortable and customizable fit.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Diana visited patients at an Angola hospital wearing a sleeveless chambray shirt and trim chinos.
—Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
The chambray finish gives it a relaxed, vacation‑ready feel, while the long sleeves add coverage for breezy evenings or more modest settings.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Quince Pull-On Tencel Chambray Pants The chambray pants have a thick, drawstring elastic waistband and offer a relaxed cut along the legs, providing a comfortable and customizable fit.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Diana visited patients at an Angola hospital wearing a sleeveless chambray shirt and trim chinos.
—Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Chambray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chambray. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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