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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In 2023, the term emerged in the fashion world and became synonymous with a refined, minimalist aesthetic that prioritized tailoring and high-quality materials over loud logos and color.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The influence of tailoring has recently had women in the strongest chokehold in decades, perhaps since the 1980s.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
Namely, the interrogation of tailoring, playing with transitional turning points that makes for outsize shapes and subversive silhouettes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The experience is overseen by hotel director Vanessa Garrido and supported by a full suite of services, including personalized concierge, chauffeur service, tailoring, a gym, massage rooms and bespoke private experiences.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The influence of tailoring has recently had women in the strongest chokehold in decades, perhaps since the 1980s.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
Namely, the interrogation of tailoring, playing with transitional turning points that makes for outsize shapes and subversive silhouettes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The experience is overseen by hotel director Vanessa Garrido and supported by a full suite of services, including personalized concierge, chauffeur service, tailoring, a gym, massage rooms and bespoke private experiences.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 7 Feb. 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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