organza

noun or·gan·za \ ȯr-ˈgan-zə \

Updated on: 5 Apr 2018

Definition of organza

: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

Recent Examples of organza from the Web

Two tapestries hang from the store’s ceiling like a small, summery getaway, made of ripped nylon, shimmery organza, and gold lamé.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "Check Out a Summery Italian Runway Set in New York," 8 Mar. 2018
Designer Han Chong’s super-feminine and flowy Self-Portrait midi dress of white and black satin, white lace, organza and mesh has upper backside and sleeve cutouts. $315.

— janet kinosian, latimes.com, "What's black and white and stylish all over? These items that will add pop to your wardrobe," 7 Mar. 2018
But according to Dior, the checkerboard pattern was made using 30 meters of triple-silk organza meticulously hand-cut into separate squares, which were then arranged into the checkerboard pattern—a process that took roughly 800 hours.

— emily farra, Vogue, "800 Hours and Too Many Feathers to Count: The Final Touches on a Dior Couture Look," 24 Jan. 2018
The result is a sunny yellow sleeveless dress made from organza and Eco-age fabric, aligning with Watson's dedication to wear sustainable fashion.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Is How Emma Watson's Belle-Inspired Dior Dress Was Made," 14 Mar. 2017
With the concept of dance in mind, fabrics included organza and tulle so that each step included a swirl of fabric.

— tara lamont-djite, Marie Claire, "Dance-spiration: Bibhu Mohapatra's Spring 2014 Show," 12 Sep. 2013
Margaret wore a silk organza wedding dress designed by Norman Hartnell, the royal couturier who had created the Queen's bridal gown 13 years earlier.

— katie jones, Town & Country, "Looking Back at Princess Margaret's Wedding Day," 19 Sep. 2017
This Shameless silver screen starlet looked stunning in the dress' organza overlay and crystal star appliqué, fresh off the Pre-Fall 2013 runway.

— maura brannigan, Marie Claire, "Critics' Choice Awards: 5 Red Carpet Stunners," 11 Jan. 2013
His collections, which are seen to test traditional concepts of masculinity, incorporate non-traditional menswear fabric like organza and silk.

— torera idowu, CNN, "10 designers to watch out for at Lagos Fashion and Design Week," 25 Oct. 2017

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