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panne  (pn)
n.
A special finish for velvet and satin that produces a high luster.
[French, a soft cloth, from Old French penne, pane, fur lining, from Latin pinna, penna, feather; see penna.]
panne [pæn]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a lightweight velvet fabric
[via Old French, from Latin pinna wing, feather]
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You've spilled champagne on my (Paul) Poiret," declares Dorothy Parker to the hapless Millie in the party scene which, to be fair, is dominated by the most glamorous costume in the entire production, a diamante encrusted white dress with a white (fake) fox fur and panne velvet wrap worn by Grace Kennedy as Muzzy.
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The design team also dabbled in '70s fashions with brown tie-dyed velvets and pastel panne velvet, but the silhouettes were crisper and cleaner, with a '90s edge.
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The monochromatic look was strong, shown in black, brown, inky blue, sapphire and hunter green, but the biggest buzz was about Karan's stunning bias-cut evening gowns made of sheer fabric with strategically placed swirls of panne velvet.
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