taffeta

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Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

Then, we get taffeta cape and it's entrances and that fine line, but these are the cool things you dream about as a kid.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled Winfrey’s portrait, painted by Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren, which featured Winfrey in a purple taffeta gown surrounded by lush greenery at her California home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Sir Grayson had the honour bestowed on him on Wednesday while wearing a "burgundy taffeta" dress, inspired by the coronation of King Charles III.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

At seven, Belky wears a white First Communion dress and long white gloves; at nine, a yellow cheerleader’s skirt; at fifteen, for her quinceanera, a pink taffeta dress with lace sleeves and white satin shoes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario