lamé
Glittery woven textile
Lamé is a fabric woven with metallic threads, giving it a shiny, glittering appearance.
It's associated with evening wear, theatrical costumes, and disco-era fashion: a gold lamé gown, silver lamé curtains.
The accent distinguishes it from lame.
Raised-pattern luxury fabric
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- metallic threadShiny woven strand
- gold threadFine metallic embroidery fiber
- silver threadLustrous gray filament
weave · textile · damask · satin · taffeta · organza · tulle · chiffon
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- designerOne who plans appearances
- evening wearDressy clothes for galas
gown · disco · glamour · elegance · costume · ballroom · party dress · cocktail dress
brocade
Raised-pattern luxury fabric
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- metallic threadShiny woven strand
- gold threadFine metallic embroidery fiber
silver thread · weave · textile · damask · satin · taffeta · organza · tulle · chiffon · velvet
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking
- designerOne who plans appearances
evening wear · gown · disco · glamour · elegance · costume · ballroom · party dress · cocktail dress · red carpet
sparkle
Emit flashing light
sheen · gleam · glint · radiance · dazzle · iridescence · twinkle · glisten · scintillate · reflective
costume
Clothing for portrayal
- stageRaised performance platform
- spectacleVisually striking event
- performanceCarrying out a task
showgirl · Vegas · cabaret · burlesque · masquerade · revue · follies · backdrop · spotlight · chorus line
- lame duckOfficeholder serving final term
- lame excuse
- lame brainsFoolish, unintelligent people
- lame duck sessionPost-election legislative period
- gold lameFabric interwoven with metallic threads