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Recent Examples of couture
The costume was on the cheaper side of fursuit couture, costing about 2,000 euros (roughly $2300 at current exchange rates).
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
With Dior and Chanel charging five grand for a jacket, four grand for a bag, and couture prices hitting $135,000 a dress (up from $50,000), the big swing is heading in the other direction.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
With Dior and Chanel charging five grand for a jacket, four grand for a bag, and couture prices hitting $135,000 a dress (up from $50,000), the big swing is heading in the other direction.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pay tribute to the piece’s ’90s heyday with a bit of tailoring and a whole lot of glitz.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sportswear company forecasted a sales dip in the range of 2% to 4% in the fiscal fourth quarter compared to the same period a year ago.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 2015, the Jenner sisters proved to be the ultimate trendsetters in ensembles (and one bright blue wig) that had the internet buzzing.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tatakov and Nikolaev are listed as participants via the Intrada Ensemble; the ensemble’s seven other members are not sanctioned.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Best Travel Pant Deals With textures like linen and satin, plus elevated loungewear that delivers comfort without the bulk, each pair of pants on sale at Loft is designed with comfort, versatility, and polish in mind.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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That rationale extends to my loungewear taste, which my friends would call particularly snobbish.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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While the activewear line was established in 2012, the first standalone brick-and-mortar store for FP Movement opened in 2020, with dozens of FP Movement stores opening across the country since then.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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From waterfall hikes to morning yoga on the beach, my activewear had to be as versatile as my itinerary was.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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For all the fashion lovers out there, Tilly's frock may look familiar.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of reaching for your go-to LBD, let Altuzarra’s flirty floral frock take center stage in your cocktail-hour rotation.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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