TOILE DE JOUY Definition & Meaning

toile de Jouy

[ French twal duh zhwee ]

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noun

a cotton or linen fabric characterized by monochromatic prints on a light background.

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Origin of toile de Jouy¹

1915–20; < French: literally, cloth of Jouy (-en-Josas), France

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The word “toile” is derived from the French word “toile de Jouy,” which translates to “cloth from Jouy.”

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The pop-up boutique housing the toile de Jouy pink and gray collection, inspired by Mediterranean beach culture and modeled after a giant sandcastle, is only one part of the Dioriviera experience.

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I am not an expert in costume history, but I know French Toile de Jouy when I see it.

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Perhaps the most memorable modern example taking full advantage of this power is Harlem Toile de Jouy, designed by Sheila Bridges 17 years ago for Studio Printworks.

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The Harlem Toile de Jouy line has included fabrics, clothing, candles, Converse sneakers and Sonos speakers.

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