vestments

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We next enter a fictive chapel, with the Latin rite being celebrated by a set of crimson vestments and an altar cloth, made in Paris in 1619 and given by Louis XIII.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Scrutiny began as soon as he stepped on to the balcony, giving the crowd a glimpse of the vestments he chose for his first appearance.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

The more well-documented tradition of this day was the election of a choirboy by his peers to perform the duties of bishop, dressing in his vestments and conducting Church services in a reversal of hierarchy.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024

Meanwhile, the elaborate vestments that were designed by costume designer Lisy Christl shifted his movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

Thus, we often see princes given horses, arms, and vestments of gold cloth, precious stones, and similar ornaments suited to their greatness.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli