puntillé
English translation: pin check
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| 16:28 Jan 17, 2019 |
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peer agreement (net): +2pin check Explanation: If you look very closely at your examples you'll see that they are all actually in a very very fine check. This is pin check in English. You can see it in the Massimo Dutti example, using the magnifier, and in the one about check shirts (the puntillé is the blue and white one on the left). It's also clear here: "Pajarita puntillé lisa. https://ndamoda.com/complementos/pajaritas/23457-65353-pajar... "Pin check is a pattern created with pin sized stripes that cross to form tiny checks that appear as dots from a distance. This pattern generally consists of one color set against white. The intricate nature of the pattern creates an element of texture and depth, and is perfect for a formal work setting!" https://www.thedarkknot.com/blogs/suitupdressup/17155957-9-t... I think it probably comes from the French "pointillé", the "stippled" painting technique used by some of the Impressionists, notably Pissarro. https://www.google.com/search?q="pin check"&num=100&client=f... |
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