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herringbone
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herringbone
1. 
a. a pattern used in textiles, brickwork, etc., consisting of two or more rows of short parallel strokes slanting in alternate directions to form a series of parallel Vs or zigzags
b. (as modifier): a herringbone jacket
2. Skiing a method of ascending a slope by walking with the skis pointing outwards and one's weight on the inside edges


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And to produce its logical extension, Quelle, 1998 (which melds two such herringbones, creating an even more complex structure), one would - if I understand the procedure correctly-need five hands or, as is actually the case, several assistants to help out.
Fabrics are menswear-inspired in herringbones and pinstripes, with the patterns run in unexpected directions to accentuate the body's shape.
 
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