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Recent Examples of rickrack
On Instagram, Sevigny started sharing photos of herself in pieces that would be available: a plaid Versace jumper dress, a patchwork faux-fur Supreme coat, a vintage apron dress with rickrack trim, and multiple pieces from her Opening Ceremony collections from 2015 and 2019.
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Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
Add a festive touch to the table with these red dinner napkins with a charming rickrack trim.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 17 Jan. 2023
The collection, which came out earlier this summer, included formal pieces such as black peak lapel tuxedo jackets with grosgrain ribbon ties and a white pajama set with white rickrack detail.
—Marisa Meltzer, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
This pack of three is is playfully trimmed with wavy rickrack that will instantly brighten up any tablescape ahead of holiday dinner parties.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Nov. 2022
Photocopy pictures, glue them to silver paper, and frame them with rickrack and other trims to turn your Christmas tree into a family scrapbook.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2022
To make Rickrack Bats Pumpkins: Cut a length of extra-large black rickrack to create a bat shape.
—Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
Add a festive touch to the table with these red dinner napkins with a charming rickrack trim.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 17 Jan. 2023
The collection, which came out earlier this summer, included formal pieces such as black peak lapel tuxedo jackets with grosgrain ribbon ties and a white pajama set with white rickrack detail.
—Marisa Meltzer, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
This pack of three is is playfully trimmed with wavy rickrack that will instantly brighten up any tablescape ahead of holiday dinner parties.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Nov. 2022
Photocopy pictures, glue them to silver paper, and frame them with rickrack and other trims to turn your Christmas tree into a family scrapbook.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2022
To make Rickrack Bats Pumpkins: Cut a length of extra-large black rickrack to create a bat shape.
—Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rickrack
Noun
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The aptly named Polo 79 was the spitting image of its predecessor, with the signature gadroons (stripes) running horizontally across the case, dial, and bracelet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a long time, Ciceron notes the wash-n-go style didn’t feel doable for women looking for definition of their highly textured hair twist outs and braid outs were more popular.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Princess of Wales stepped out for a full day of royal duties on January 27—and threw in a surprisingly simple side braid between stops.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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VorisVina Square-Toe Ballet Flats The lace bow detailing on this flat is so, so cute, and the square toe is a welcome change of pace from the standard rounded route.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Rickrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rickrack. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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