verb/nounpl: drapes (noun)
drapeado, parcialmente coberto; pendurar parcialmente
1. to cover or hang something partially or loosely over a surface, leaving some areas exposed
She draped a shawl partially over her shoulders, leaving her arms free.
Ela drapeou um xale parcialmente sobre seus ombros, deixando os braços livres.
2. to arrange fabric in loose, flowing folds in an incomplete or asymmetrical manner
The designer draped the fabric partially across the mannequin for an artistic effect.
A designer drapeou o tecido parcialmente pelo manequim para um efeito artístico.
3. partial fabric covering or arrangement, especially in fashion or interior design
The partial drape of the curtain created an elegant frame for the window.
O drapeado parcial da cortina criou um elegante moldura para a janela.
In Brazilian fashion and carnival culture, 'drape' is commonly used to describe the artistic arrangement of fabrics in costumes. In NYC and American fashion design, 'drape' (partial) refers to a sophisticated design technique showing intentional fabric arrangement for aesthetic effect. The term is widely recognized in both high fashion and streetwear contexts.
NYC Slang
drape (as in partial coverage or stylish loose arrangement); sometimes 'swathe' in fashion circles
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