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In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order or arrange in advance.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.
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Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Cronenberg is among the most unique and influential filmmakers of his generation an auteur who has created a bespoke brand of intellectual horror with films such as Scanners, Videodrome, The Fly, Crash and A History of Violence.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024
The latter reference point is particularly evident in the bespoke, durable, and recycled stainless steel hardware—like the elegant strap on the Nox clutch, which brings to mind a vintage watch band.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Léonard’s festivals are prized for their gobsmacking mountaintop locations, accessible via ski lifts, and special touches like wood-frame structures, premium liquors and bespoke sound systems.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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