Frill
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Frill
The term 'frill' refers to a decorative detail, such as a ruffle, pleat, or trimming, that has no practical purpose, other than to add to the aesthetic of the overall look. In linguistics, there are numerous words that can be used to describe this decorative detail, depending on the language. For example, in German, 'frill' can be translated to 'Rüschen', 'Gehäkeltes', and 'Verzierung', while in French, the words 'guimpes', 'passementeries', and 'bordures' are all commonly used. In Spanish, 'ropilla', 'maliposa', and 'adorno' are all suitable translations. In Italian, the words 'Merletto', 'Vivace', and 'Galia' can be used, while in Greek, 'Πιρούνι', 'Περιτομή', and 'Κεντήματα' are all synonymous with 'frill'. Moreover, in Portuguese, 'volante', 'viva', and 'franja' are all equivalent words for 'frill'. Finally, in Japanese, '花刺繍', '押し花', and 'レース' can be used to convey the same meaning.
Rüschen, Gehäkeltes, Verzierung, Guimpes, Passementeries, Bordures, Ropilla, Maliposa, Adorno, Merletto, Vivace, Galia, Πιρούνι, Περιτομή, Κεντήματα, Volante, Viva, Franja, 花刺繍, 押し花, レース – these are the words which can be utilized to describe the decorati
Frill
The word frill is a noun which signifies an ornamental strip of fabric, often lace or ruffle, attached to a garment or other item. Synonyms for this term include braid, flounce, lea, trim, and decoration. Antonyms for frill include plain, bare, and simple. Cognates for the term include the French frills and the Italian frill. Variants of frill include frilly, frilling, frilled, and frillless.
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Frill
Fashion frill is a decorative detailing that adds to an item of clothing or accessory. It is typically created with layers of fabric, lace, or trim, and can range from small, subtle accents to large, dramatic additions. Frill is commonly used to create an elegant, feminine look. Notable works featuring frill are the evening gowns of Jean Paul Gaultier, the wedding dresses of Vera Wang, and the looks of Gucci.
Ruffles, flounces, tiers, trims, pleats, and fabric manipulation.
CITATION : "Olga Ivanova. 'Frill.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/frill?E=206260 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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