How to Use faille in a Sentence

faille

noun
  • The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the after-hours, the black faille number styled with a silky lime-green tank top was at once restrained and opulent, just great for a night out.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Robbie's custom Chanel creation included a corseted bodice and a floor-length velvet skirt embellished with feathers and silk petals, which was draped over ivory silk faille.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Instead of an extravagant wedding gown, the model opted for an elegant silk faille skirt suit and matching satin shoes, while the soccer player wore a custom light beige cotton suit and loafers.
    Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gifted to her by her MGM studio bosses and handmade in the studio's ateliers, Kelly's longtime wardrobe designer, Helen Rose, and 30 seamstresses constructed the gown with 300 yards of antique Belgian lace, ivory faille and silk net.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026

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