ruche
/ruːʃ
/noun
A frill or pleat of fabric as decoration on a garment or soft furnishing.The cushions and pillows and bolster were all bright red, as was the canopy that draped itself over the posts of her bed and dangled in soft muslin ruches....
- Her dress was of soft creamy-white satin merveilleux, trimmed round the train with a deep frayed ruche of the material.
Derivatives
ruched
/ adjective ...- Shown is the ruched front camisole in buttercup with cream lace with matching panty.
- Her Quaker-inspired picnic clothing is casual and fun with puffball hemlines, ruched details and delicate embroidery all in bright shades of orange and light yellow.
- Try the paisley floral pink, lime and mocha print in an elegant strappy swimsuit or a stripe bikini with ruched side pants.
ruching
- Top fashion finds: anything mod, trench coats, Eighties ruching, vintage Chanel and Adolfo tweedy jackets, thirties movie star silk charmeuse gowns, seventies high-waist jeans and denim skirts a la Chloe.
- The signature cut is skin-tight to the nth degree and accessorized with minimal ruching detailing, Swarovski crystals, bias ruffles, lacing, and fur.
- Asymmetry, flamboyant ruching and fabric combinations play key roles in the duo's collection.
Origin
Early 19th century: from French, from medieval Latin rusca 'tree bark', of Celtic origin.