crepe de chine
noun
variants
or crêpe de chine,
often crepe de Chine
: a soft fine or sheer clothing crepe especially of silk
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The royal added even more nods to Britain’s fashion industry, wearing a pink silk crepe de chine blouse with a lavallière by Burberry.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The custom floor-length Atelier Versace gown was made navy crepe de chine, and featured a damier motif that was embroidered with black silk thread.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
With rich textures like burgundy abrasivato leather and cream crepe de chine, AW25 strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
For the occasion, Anderson wore a floral print crepe de chine A-line midi dress from CH Carolina Herrera.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Chanel silk crepe de chine dress, price upon request, lambskin and metal belt, $1,675, and lambskin-suede gloves, $1,450.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The custom floor-length Atelier Versace gown was made navy crepe de chine, and featured a damier motif that was embroidered with black silk thread.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
With rich textures like burgundy abrasivato leather and cream crepe de chine, AW25 strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
For the occasion, Anderson wore a floral print crepe de chine A-line midi dress from CH Carolina Herrera.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Chanel silk crepe de chine dress, price upon request, lambskin and metal belt, $1,675, and lambskin-suede gloves, $1,450.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Crepe de chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepe%20de%20chine. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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crepe de chine
noun
: a soft thin crepe made especially of silk and used for clothing
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