tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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Welcome to Caid modern tailoring proclaimed a sign next to a silhouette of a man in a fedora toting a briefcase down an imaginary Madison Avenue.
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
The women’s Blue Tab capsule emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025
From more-is-more unconventional dresses to meticulously cut tailoring, couture week continued to prove its worth for any bride-to-be looking to build her mood board.
—Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Indeed, neutral-toned ready-to-wear predominates the label’s offerings, which include handmade and made-to-measure tailoring.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
The women’s Blue Tab capsule emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025
From more-is-more unconventional dresses to meticulously cut tailoring, couture week continued to prove its worth for any bride-to-be looking to build her mood board.
—Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Indeed, neutral-toned ready-to-wear predominates the label’s offerings, which include handmade and made-to-measure tailoring.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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