kaftan
noun
kaf·tan
less common spelling of caftan
: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
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The beautifully displayed perfumes and cosmetics make the store look like a jewel box, and the textiles — long flowy dresses, kaftans, kimonos, and tunics — are stunning as well.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
All of the homes feature interior designs inspired by Taylor’s colorful kaftans, which have been sold to stars like Naomi Campbell and designer Anna Sui, among others.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
From wide-leg pants and jumpsuits to billowing maxi dresses, beachy kaftans, layerable sweaters, slouchy handbags, and leather sandals, there are tons of great options to sift through.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
Life's a Beach An elegant kaftan is one of those pieces that will easily take you from the beach resort to the country club.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
All of the homes feature interior designs inspired by Taylor’s colorful kaftans, which have been sold to stars like Naomi Campbell and designer Anna Sui, among others.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
From wide-leg pants and jumpsuits to billowing maxi dresses, beachy kaftans, layerable sweaters, slouchy handbags, and leather sandals, there are tons of great options to sift through.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
Life's a Beach An elegant kaftan is one of those pieces that will easily take you from the beach resort to the country club.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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“Kaftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaftan. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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