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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Their ubiquity is confirmed by street style, where their versatility is on full display with everything from jeans and T-shirts to maxi dresses and tailoring.
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
None of it looks pristine, like some nouveau tailoring house where everything is just so, but lived in and imperfect.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Sharper tailoring and column dresses marked a move away from last year’s relaxed layering and flowing silhouettes, pointing toward more sophisticated styles and a focus on longevity.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Shades variously described as salmon, blush, or Himalayan salt appeared across the spring runways at houses like Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Dior, and Louis Vuitton applied to staples—tailoring, knits, outerwear—rather than novelty pieces.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
None of it looks pristine, like some nouveau tailoring house where everything is just so, but lived in and imperfect.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
Sharper tailoring and column dresses marked a move away from last year’s relaxed layering and flowing silhouettes, pointing toward more sophisticated styles and a focus on longevity.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Shades variously described as salmon, blush, or Himalayan salt appeared across the spring runways at houses like Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Dior, and Louis Vuitton applied to staples—tailoring, knits, outerwear—rather than novelty pieces.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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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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