kaftan

noun

kaf·​tan

less common spelling of

: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East

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The arrival paid tribute in part to late fashion journalist André Leon Talley, with a cape reminiscent to the silk kaftan the Vogue editor wore to the event in 2011, among other references. Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025 Related Articles The collection features fluid maxi dresses, kaftans, separates and swimwear. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025 In the second episode of the season, Vance wears a long layer silk kaftan by boutique Camilla. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025 Belinda spends much of season three in a variety of kaftans by Verandah, Anthropologie, or Suzanne Vinnik. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kaftan

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“Kaftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaftan. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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kaftan

variant of caftan

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