Georgette (fabric)
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Georgette (from crêpe Georgette) is a
Originally made from
Georgette is made in solid colors and prints and is used for blouses, dresses, evening gowns, saris, and trimmings.[1] Georgette has a very light and drapey hand, rendering it more common in loose flowing garments and less so in more structured pieces. Silk georgette is relatively delicate, but varieties made with synthetic fibers can be more resilient to damage. The crepe style S- and Z-twist weave makes the fabric springier and less lustrous than the closely related chiffon.[3]
Gallery
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Jackie Saunders in a georgette overdress, 1920 -
Desiree Lubovska in a black georgette dress by Jean Patou, c.1921 -
Mourning cap with georgette veil, Belgian, 1935 -
Dress in pink georgette, Swedish, c.1930 -
Evening dress in green georgette, Swedish, 1950s
Notes
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- ^ The Oxford English Dictionary's earliest citation is 1915.
- ^ ISBN 9780131187696.
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