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Recent Examples of couture
And to honor Milan’s rep as one of the major Fashion Week cities, the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony went couture with its flag ceremony.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Milan is a fashion capital of the world Milan is known as the birthplace of many couture brands, including Prada, Armani, and Versace.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
This gave Kylie even more attention, more camera time, more chances to show off her strapless barely-hanging on Ashi couture outfit.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Milan is a fashion capital of the world Milan is known as the birthplace of many couture brands, including Prada, Armani, and Versace.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
This gave Kylie even more attention, more camera time, more chances to show off her strapless barely-hanging on Ashi couture outfit.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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While the three women have vastly different tastes, Amal Clooney, Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Lopez should all serve as a reminder that good tailoring goes a long way.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Inside the museum, Browne’s fall 2026 collection returned to the gray tailoring that defined his early work, sending shrunken jackets, slim trousers and pleated skirts down the runway alongside looks styled with Asics Gel-Kayano 14 runners as part of his collaboration with the brand.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Outopia, a Chinese sportswear brand, has announced a Series B funding round led by Meridian Capital, Challenjers Capital, Ventech China and Shunwei Capital.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy The outdoor sportswear chain plans to sell about 200 stores across the US and Canada due to declining sales and supply chain challenges.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eddie Bauer launched in 1920 as a Seattle fishing shop, and became known for providing outerwear, including down jackets and sleeping bags, for the military during World War I.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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The story, which blends history and imagination, unfolds through an ensemble of characters – living and dead, historical and invented – to explore themes of love, empathy, and the human capacity for connection in the face of unimaginable grief.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Both are apt choices for brightening your everyday ensembles and signaling to passerby your globetrotting tendencies.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the Presidents Day Weekend sales ushering in an abundance of deals on some of Amazon’s best loungewear sets, now’s the time to stock up on easy two-piece outfits that’ll put your current favorites to shame.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Skims sells women’s and men’s loungewear, underwear and shapewear and already has flagship stores in Mexico City, Dubai, and on New York City’s Fifth Avenue and Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loose, airy silhouettes and activewear logos give this look an effortlessly cool ease.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Going forward, Layer Zero will also offer an activewear collection, outerwear and menswear.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The look was reminiscent of the frock worn by Monroe on the cover of Life magazine in April 1952.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Robbie attended a Wuthering Heights press junket in Los Angeles, sporting a Markgong frock with multiple layers.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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