embroidered
adjective
em·broi·dered
im-ˈbrȯi-dərd 
: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework
an embroidered floral pattern
: ornamented with embroidery
Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.—
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In May, her Draper James label teamed with Soludos on five warm-weather styles spanning embroidered smoking slippers, sneakers, Mary Janes and an eyelet wedge in periwinkle and soft ivory, with pops of red and navy detailing.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 June 2026
At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Lace and embroidered fabrications give a naked dress a light layer of romance without weighing the look down.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The lightweight material takes up barely any suitcase space, and the embroidered hem elevates this simple silhouette into something special.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Odessa A'zion's custom Valentino look featured a floral bra, bustier and matching cape detailed with sequin and embroidered flowers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 June 2026
At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Lace and embroidered fabrications give a naked dress a light layer of romance without weighing the look down.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The lightweight material takes up barely any suitcase space, and the embroidered hem elevates this simple silhouette into something special.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goods include embroidered clothing, handmade textiles, local foods, homemade wine, herbal medicines and farm animals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Odessa A'zion's custom Valentino look featured a floral bra, bustier and matching cape detailed with sequin and embroidered flowers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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“Embroidered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroidered. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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