tailoring

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The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"In farming, the person who uses a tractor is more efficient than the person who uses the horse. In the tailoring industry, we are still at the level where we are using the horse."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Similar to other high-end retailers, Nordstrom offers free basic tailoring for garments purchased at the department-store chain and charges a fee for those bought elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Even within the same firm, each RIA group offers both overlapping and distinct strategies, tailoring them to each client based on their risk profile.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

A sewing machine for nearsighted Mrs. O’Reilly, who was forever tailoring old clothes for her triplets, Sean, Seamus and Stephen.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord