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Recent Examples of couture
Interiors draw inspiration from Lake Como and the Italian Alps, with couture-level finishes, custom furnishings, and color palettes that subtly echo sunset hues reflected off water.
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Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
With the support of Kering’s Material Innovation Lab, Balenciaga continues pushing lab‑grown materials and low‑waste construction—not to mention leveraging agentic frameworks—into commercial luxury endeavors; beyond experimental capsules, the couture conglomerate said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
An archive piece from a 1992 couture collection, the gown drew raves as the perfect look for Roberts’ triumphant evening.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
The designer was born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera, Italy, and founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, after studying couture in Milan and Paris.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
With the support of Kering’s Material Innovation Lab, Balenciaga continues pushing lab‑grown materials and low‑waste construction—not to mention leveraging agentic frameworks—into commercial luxury endeavors; beyond experimental capsules, the couture conglomerate said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
An archive piece from a 1992 couture collection, the gown drew raves as the perfect look for Roberts’ triumphant evening.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
The designer was born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera, Italy, and founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, after studying couture in Milan and Paris.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Shirt dresses embody the preppy trend, combining crisp tailoring with effortless, throw-on ease.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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But for Li-Ning, the second biggest sportswear brand in China by revenue, the games begin a little earlier.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
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This archive spans eras and periods of outdoor lifestyle and American, East Coast-specific, sportswear.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Put your out-of-season coats and extra outerwear in the coat closet instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The lights are back on at the Muppet Theatre, and Kermit the Frog is ready to wrangle Miss Piggy and the rest of his unruly ensemble for a brand-new special.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The hosting ensemble of The Great British Baking Show tends to attract as much intrigue and speculation as the substance of the show itself.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even better, loungewear lovers can buy two Active and AirEssentials garments and get 15 percent off their purchase.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, Kardashian partnered with Nike to launch a new women's activewear brand, per Reuters.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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For Bhatia, the flagship underscores how physical retail has become a strategic complement to the company’s roots, which originated in 2013 as a digitally native brand focused on affordable, fashion-forward activewear.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The jersey frock features a wrap skirt and grommets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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In November 2025, Gerber wore the frock with Crawford at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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