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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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Activewear has crossed into tailoring.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 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
Noun
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At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her Dior premiere look is one of three ensembles Theron has worn so far to promote Apex.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Jenkins, Sunday, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris Perfetti and Wynn Everett.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Shop the set that resembles Paltrow’s look, and keep scrolling for more loungewear and pajama sets from Quince.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Frame Wide-leg Lounge Pants, now an impressive 82 percent off, bring a more fashion-forward feel with their ultra-wide cut, yet still wear like your favorite loungewear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, which are what most activewear is made from, are best washed in cold water.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Plaza wore a floral frock that highlighted her bump on the red carpet for a special screening for Kevin held at the Metrograph in New York City.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, prices remain mid-range: 110 pounds ($149) for a reversible blue-plaid maxi frock or 60 pounds ($81) for a frill-neck top in dove gray.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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