ready-to-wear
adjective
1
of clothing
: ready-made
2
: dealing in ready-made clothes
ready-to-wear stores
ready-to-wear
noun
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With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
La DoubleJ launched in 2015 as an e-commerce website for Martin’s massive collection of vintage fashion and jewelry, then grew to encompass everything from ready-to-wear to vases and scented candles.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Loosely framed around the creation of Jacobs’ 2024 spring ready-to-wear collection, the doc premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Deadline review here.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Pompey, now co-owner and in-house designer at Blueprint in Grandview, describes his work as custom, one-of-one and ready-to-wear, built to stand apart from trend cycles and fast fashion.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
La DoubleJ launched in 2015 as an e-commerce website for Martin’s massive collection of vintage fashion and jewelry, then grew to encompass everything from ready-to-wear to vases and scented candles.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Loosely framed around the creation of Jacobs’ 2024 spring ready-to-wear collection, the doc premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Deadline review here.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Pompey, now co-owner and in-house designer at Blueprint in Grandview, describes his work as custom, one-of-one and ready-to-wear, built to stand apart from trend cycles and fast fashion.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ready-to-wear. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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