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For those chillier days, the line’s outerwear includes a virgin wool and cashmere coat in brown, plus a suede shearling bomber jacket and a water-resistant cashmere overshirt for men.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
For example, merino and cashmere are generally lighter, while pure virgin wool (wool that has not yet been processed) and melton are often thicker and heavier.
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
Made with 100 percent virgin wool and a viscose/polyester blend in the lining, this three-piece suit has a slight bit of stretch while still looking like a classy suit.
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Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
They’re made from virgin wool that engulfs you in a cocoon that’s super warm but lets your skin breathe.
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
It’s made from a blend of pure virgin wool and cotton.
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Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2023
Crafted of sumptuous 100% Merino virgin wool, it’s sustainably made, hypoallergenic, and durable—and made in America to boot.
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
Last Fall ’22, Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino solidified fuchsia as the color of the season—and now, quiet luxury brands are taking note, like Max Mara’s pink virgin wool offering.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
Size Range: 2-14 Materials: 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide
Stella McCartney Structured Wool Coat
$2,100 at Nordstrom
Stella McCartney upgrades the classic camel coat with bold shoulders and a structured silhouette.
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Sarah Adams, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above
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“Virgin wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virgin%20wool. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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