couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

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Recent Examples of couture Just hours after sitting front row at the Celia Kritharioti show in a semi-diaphanous gown dripping with iridescent crystals, Lopez bedazzled her sculptural turtleneck Stéphane Rolland couture gown with priceless Chopard Haute Joaillerie pieces. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Listen to the episode for more—including a quick dispatch from the Fendi couture show in Rome, courtesy of Nicole Phelps. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026 Timeless sundresses are capsule wardrobe staples, and this style with countryside couture vibes can be worn again and again. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 While there were no literal art references at Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first couture collection for the house was so artful. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 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
  • Civilians soon noticed that the pleated, higher-rise style was a natural fit with tailoring, and it was adopted by the Riviera set in peacetime.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • The Updated Lady introduces a fresh take on suiting, with relaxed tailoring, sculptural shapes, and silhouettes that feel powerful without sacrificing ease.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.
    — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • As advances in product innovation have led consumers to expect lighter, more comfortable footwear, Wrangler is seeing that same demand make its way into outerwear and apparel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • The cast is a mix of professional actors in the Equity union, local talent plus children and teens adding to a fuller ensemble.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo round out the starry ensemble.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • On days when comfort is a priority but loungewear feels overly casual, opt for athletic suede sneakers that’ll ace any errand or activity.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Highlights in the activewear market include Paige Lorenze’s new Wag Capris (in blue Greenwich Plaid, Saltwater Stripe, True Black and Space Gray) from her debut Dairy Boy Sport collection.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Mia also attended her uncle Peter’s June 2026 wedding to Harriet Sperling, wearing a chic blue and white floral frock to the ceremony.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Shaw later took to the comments section on Instagram to clarify the true shade of Evans' frock.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of frock

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