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Recent Examples of couture
Riri does megastar dressing the right way, cementing her unrelatable status via archival accessories and custom couture.
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Lopez sported a navy two-piece outfit from designer Zuhair Murad’s fall-winter 2024 couture collection.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Balenciaga’s couture salon, located in Paris’ 8th Arrondissement, has been transformed into a rectangular runway ahead of the final presentation from iconic fashion designer Demna, Balenciaga’s creative director for the past decade.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
And for a growing number of couture collectors, that introductory purchase is arriving earlier than ever.
—Chloe Russell Kent, Air Mail, 9 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Lopez sported a navy two-piece outfit from designer Zuhair Murad’s fall-winter 2024 couture collection.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Balenciaga’s couture salon, located in Paris’ 8th Arrondissement, has been transformed into a rectangular runway ahead of the final presentation from iconic fashion designer Demna, Balenciaga’s creative director for the past decade.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
And for a growing number of couture collectors, that introductory purchase is arriving earlier than ever.
—Chloe Russell Kent, Air Mail, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Marking 50 years in the fashion industry in 2024, the house that Armani built was made durable by its commitment to well-fitting classics, combining expert tailoring and pragmatism with an elevated flair.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s sleek tailoring and unfussy silhouettes dovetailed with Diana’s new chapter as an independent woman and global humanitarian.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some consider Miramar unique, in niche somewhere between traditional sportswear and athleisure.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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American Eagle shares jumped more than 8% on Wednesday after the retailer announced a collaboration with Kelce's sportswear brand Tru Kolors.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brand produces T-shirts, outerwear, technical bottoms, performance apparel, jiu-jitsu gear, footwear, accessories and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sleeveless ensemble featured a pink and yellow pattern with subtle baby blue and neon yellow accents.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mango Short Knitted Turtleneck Dress A chunky turtleneck sweater dress is my fall staple, since it can be worn on its own with thigh-high suede boots, over tights or leggings with loafers, or as loungewear around a hotel room or chalet.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Wild Fable Mid-Rise Knit Sweatpants Reliable loungewear that can also be dressed up with the right tops is the key to staying comfortable while looking chic.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s Go Walk Pant is a sleek style of activewear designed for movement (or cozy lounge days), with a double-layer compression waistband, pockets, a mid-rise fit, and semi-flare hem.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lululemon’s Reversible Crossover Sweater is perfect, with the feeling of an activewear top and the style of a standard crew sweater.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Temperate weather brought out a range of cross-seasonal fashion trends, from tweed ensembles to colorful floral frocks, with a smattering of geometric prints and the occasional leopard print.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cate Blanchett is a longtime friend of the house, most recently sporting Armani at this summer’s Venice Film Festival, as is Jodi Foster, who rejected the frilly frocks of the early ’90s and found a kindred spirit in the designer who would come to define the Oscar winner’s look.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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