grosgrain
noun
gros·grain
ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
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The Leo is an ankle-strap sandal in leopard-print grosgrain presented on a 100mm heel, which debuted in 1998.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
At the end of the rolling rack was a short lace sheath wedding dress with big grosgrain bows on the cuffs in my size.
—Lian Dolan, People.com, 20 May 2025
His new look actually stood out nicely against his black tuxedo by Maison Margiela, a double-breasted style with grosgrain lapels, paired with a white tuxedo shirt and the house’s black leather Tabi lace-ups.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
Paired with a custom black wool shawl collar tuxedo by Prada, a grosgrain cummerbund and a sophisticated bowtie, Stan looked every bit a leading man.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
At the end of the rolling rack was a short lace sheath wedding dress with big grosgrain bows on the cuffs in my size.
—Lian Dolan, People.com, 20 May 2025
His new look actually stood out nicely against his black tuxedo by Maison Margiela, a double-breasted style with grosgrain lapels, paired with a white tuxedo shirt and the house’s black leather Tabi lace-ups.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
Paired with a custom black wool shawl collar tuxedo by Prada, a grosgrain cummerbund and a sophisticated bowtie, Stan looked every bit a leading man.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Grosgrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grosgrain. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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