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Friperie in French has a few meanings.

The first is a term for old clothing.

The second is a shop that sells used clothing.

The third is a set of clothing for an occassion. I think that may be what your friend is referring to Father Steve.

1 obsolete a : castoff clothes b : a place where old clothes are sold
2 a : a piece of finery : FINERY; especially : a showy nonessential article of dress that may be cheap and tawdry, excessively detailed and ornamented, or elegant and rich <the fripperies of her elegant bonnet trembling -- Arnold Bennett> b : affected elegance : OSTENTATION
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but I think now I've mantled the entire thread.