Etoiles

/ɛˈtwɑːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of etoile; multiple stars or star-shaped patterns in textiles and design.

Etymology

Simply the French plural of 'étoile.' Used in English fashion and design terminology to refer to collections or collections of star motifs.

Kelly Says

When you see an 'étoiles' pattern on fabric, you're looking at a design tradition that goes back to when people saw constellations as sacred and celestial.

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