foulard

noun

fou·​lard fu̇-ˈlärd How to pronounce foulard (audio)
1
a
: a lightweight plain-woven or twilled silk usually decorated with a printed pattern
b
: an imitation of this fabric
2
: an article of clothing made of foulard

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These included sportiness, a touch of militarism, some great pantsuits, romantic flourishes, legginess (often via bike shorts), fun with foulards and tassels, and new takes on the Ivy look. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 This is the first book of its kind to explore the history and artistry behind Gucci foulards, offering an in-depth look at their cultural significance, craftsmanship, and evolution over the decades. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 The different Ascot Chang shirts combine with either the polka-dot tie or its less formal counterpart, a silk foulard tie, to create different personalities. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 Like a golden thread running through the collection, models wore drum bags featuring a guitar pick as a lock, or music notes as brooches holding together a silk foulard. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 21 June 2024 The best looks were ones that fused the two eras, such as a loose cerulean trench coat with voluminous layers, twinned with a striped blue silk foulard. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 20 Jan. 2023 Foley, bless him, wears a foulard. Helen Shaw, Vulture, 27 May 2021

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of foulard was in 1785

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“Foulard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foulard. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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