chiefly British
: a dealer in cloth and sometimes also in clothing and dry goods
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Pick a full sun spot in your yard, water moderately while establishing, and then let this drought-tolerant draper do its thing.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The same sense of creative liberty is also present in the The Silhouette, a pair of shoulder brooches which references Boucheron’s approach to adorning the body shaped by his beginnings as a draper’s son.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
His exposure to the world of fashion began during his early years; his father worked as a linen draper, while his mother was a milliner.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The first room showcases the couture heritage of founder Frédéric Boucheron, whose father was a draper selling fabrics.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Her costume shop is a whirlwind of activity, with stitchers and cutter drapers at sewing machines or working by hand, bustling about, piecing together various components of costumes for the cast.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
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Liberty London
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Founded in 1875 by Arthur Liberty, the son of a Buckinghamshire draper, Liberty of London quickly became known for its floral print fabrics.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
An old draper's table serves as a second island.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The same sense of creative liberty is also present in the The Silhouette, a pair of shoulder brooches which references Boucheron’s approach to adorning the body shaped by his beginnings as a draper’s son.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
His exposure to the world of fashion began during his early years; his father worked as a linen draper, while his mother was a milliner.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The first room showcases the couture heritage of founder Frédéric Boucheron, whose father was a draper selling fabrics.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Her costume shop is a whirlwind of activity, with stitchers and cutter drapers at sewing machines or working by hand, bustling about, piecing together various components of costumes for the cast.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Buy Now on Thom Browne: $190 Shop Now on Matches Fashion
Shop Now on Nordstrom
Liberty London
Imran Silk Tie
Founded in 1875 by Arthur Liberty, the son of a Buckinghamshire draper, Liberty of London quickly became known for its floral print fabrics.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
An old draper's table serves as a second island.
—Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022
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“Draper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draper. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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draper
noun
drap·er
ˈdrā-pər 
British
: a dealer in cloth and sometimes also in clothing and dry goods
Geographical Definition
Draper
geographical name
Dra·per
ˈdrā-pər
city in north central Utah south of Salt Lake City population 42,274
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