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In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order or arrange in advance.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
From there, bespoke connectors lead data to and from the room-temperature world.
—Anna Herr, IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
Contemporary art installations and spacious rooms with bespoke modern furnishings have breathed new life into the bones of an ancient palazzo.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
This nuanced demand has given rise to facilities that blur the lines between gyms and social clubs, offering bespoke services, state-of-the-art amenities, and spaces designed to inspire and motivate.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The global superstar and Met Gala co-chair, who has official duties at the event alongside Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Hemsworth, turned up early for fashion’s biggest night and turned heads in a bespoke Maison Margiela Artisanal look by John Galliano.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
Each of the suites feels more like a studio apartment by design and features bespoke Mexican artifacts, vintage objects, and furnishings selected by the brand’s design director, Roberto Ayala.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Brand Your Love Story: Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Delicious bespoke menus including staples like kebab and Pide can be curated for the table, as well as cocktail/mocktail offerings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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