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Recent Examples of Brussels laceIt was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls.—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023 The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Many of the materials in a single garment, like the lace, lining and tulle, could be sourced from multiple other countries, all with their own tariff rates.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Roemer and the couple's daughter both wore mint green dresses, with the Disturbia actress, 40, looking elegant in a halter neckline and their daughter wearing a tulle dress with a flower design on it.
Wolford’s leopard-print fishnet tights offer a sheer, speckled look that’s easy to pair with pieces in your closet, like a simple minidress and tall boots.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Nov. 2025
Leotards, animal ears and face paint have replaced sexy costumes, high heels and fishnet stockings.
Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
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Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.
Unbeknownst to him, the pilot light had gone out and the grill had filled with gas.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
The new front end features a large front grille encompassed by vertical headlamps, while the rear of the vehicle features a sleek design and silhouette reminiscent of a Range Rover.
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