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Recent Examples of marquisetteThe bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.—Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.
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.
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.
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