plissé

or plis·se

[ plee-sey, pli- ]

noun

1. a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment.
2. a usually lightweight fabric having this finish.

plissé

/ ˈpliːseɪ; ˈplɪs- /

noun

1. fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda

   cotton plissé

2. such a finish on a fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé¹

1870–75; < French plissé, noun use of past participle of plisser to pleat; ply ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé¹

French plissé pleated, from plisser to pleat; see ply ²

Example Sentences

In Mobilier National’s cobbled courtyard, the Homme Plissé show Thursday morning took inspiration from all things windy, transforming the elements into wearable art.

From Seattle Times

His pleats, specifically from the Homme Plissé line, are a fixture of my wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

The Homme Plisse Issey Miyake collection began with a beautiful, soft new coat silhouette — in flashes of eye-popping color — with ridge-like shoulder tucks and warped tubular sleeves.

From Seattle Times

“I had been gone for two weeks so I took all my good outfits with me, and I had pretty much worn everything,” he said, adding that he had flown into D.C. late the night before the date and that they were Homme Plissé Issey Miyake flowy pants.

From Washington Post

It was a strong return to the runway for Homme Plisse at Issey Miyake.

From Seattle Times