Move over frills—there’s a new fabric technique taking the spotlight, and it’s making smocking sexier than ever. Traditionally used to add stretch and comfort, smocking has long been an unsung hero in ...
High street favourite: Next's £28 striped smocked top is gaining traction as a stylish, easy-to-wear piece for summer wardrobes. Design revival: Smocking is being reworked by designers like Conner ...
According to the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, smocking (traditionally used on children’s clothing) is "decorative needlework used to hold gathered cloth together. The stitches catch alternate ...