couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

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Recent Examples of couture The light, airy looks on the runway felt particularly fitting for the unexpected warmth of October in Paris, with the temperature at some shows feeling almost reminiscent of the most recent men’s or couture weeks. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 The model and entrepreneur walked in Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 couture show, where Roseberry sent a number of avant-garde silicone looks down the runway. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Shown in daylight at the Tennis Club de Paris, the collection made a persuasive case for putting couture knowledge to everyday use. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Today, Blackwood’s brand is worth a hefty sum, with new handbags released every season and custom couture underway for the famous and forward thinking. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
  1. tailoring
  2. sportswear
  3. outerwear
  4. ensemble
  5. loungewear
  6. activewear
  7. frock
Noun
  • Alba, for his part, has been making the case for tailoring in the material for years.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Miguel Castro Freitas, the new designer at Mugler, showed his first collection a year ago in Paris, an effort that promised a re-alignment with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s point of view on tailoring and ready-to-wear.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring
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  • This latest project marks nearly a decade of collaboration between the Bulgarian fashion brand and the Japanese sportswear company.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • The shoot couldn’t run in sequence and was organized by location instead, so Patil tracked her own makeup, hair, body and voice continuity across Selvi’s decline, leaning on continuity photos and long rehearsals with the ensemble.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Helen, the Pacific Northwestern ensemble of Harris, Scott Simmons, and Jed Bindeman, released its stormy debut, The Original Faces, in 2015.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • Matching Sets for Lounging My love of two-piece matching sets extends to my at-home loungewear too.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Upon opening, the store will feature Djerf Avenue’s bestsellers including the Breezy shirt, loungewear and plush robes, alongside a handful of store exclusives like key chains, a deck of cards and water bottles.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Lululemon has overhauled its senior leadership structure, creating new president, chief product officer and chief operating officer roles as the activewear company looks to strengthen product development, brand execution and operations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Cue the white laced frocks that balanced minimalist shape and sensuality and that could come in handy not only for summer occasions but as a bridal option, too.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Hepburn’s wedding dress was designed by Pierre Balmain Pierre Balmain, who launched his fashion house in 1945, designed the tea-length frock that Hepburn wore for her first trip down the aisle.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of frock

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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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