crepe de chine
noun
variants
or crêpe de chine
often capitalized second C
: a soft fine or sheer clothing crepe especially of silk
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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.
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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
Chalamet wore a black double-breasted suit in velvet complete with a black crepe de chine pleated shirt and styled with black leather boots courtesy of Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 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
Beckham's baby pink crepe de chine asymmetrical slip dress is taken from her namesake brand’s spring-summer 2023 collection.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2023
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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
Chalamet wore a black double-breasted suit in velvet complete with a black crepe de chine pleated shirt and styled with black leather boots courtesy of Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 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
Beckham's baby pink crepe de chine asymmetrical slip dress is taken from her namesake brand’s spring-summer 2023 collection.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2023
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“Crepe de chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepe%20de%20chine. Accessed 11 Sep. 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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