tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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As with the rest of Bally’s product line, the collection prioritizes sharp tailoring, quality and versatility.
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
Impeccable tailoring, obscured makeup, and a commentary through the unlikely elements of her designs made the show a success.
—Essence, 17 June 2024
This year’s look is a nod to the classic American tailoring for which the designer is best known.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 9 July 2024
According to this interpretation, eyed needles, one of the symbols of the Paleolithic age, were not simple tailoring tools but also instruments for the social and cultural development of prehistoric humans.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 8 July 2024
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
Impeccable tailoring, obscured makeup, and a commentary through the unlikely elements of her designs made the show a success.
—Essence, 17 June 2024
This year’s look is a nod to the classic American tailoring for which the designer is best known.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 9 July 2024
According to this interpretation, eyed needles, one of the symbols of the Paleolithic age, were not simple tailoring tools but also instruments for the social and cultural development of prehistoric humans.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 8 July 2024
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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