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Recent Examples of couture
The custom Balenciaga couture, complete with black ruched detailing, an oversized hood, and black leather gloves, required 15 people working around the clock for a week to make.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The artist and actor wore custom couture by Christian Siriano, with her look aiming to combine nature and technology.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Rihanna, draped in gunmetal Margiela couture, created yet another Met moment, a year after debuting her baby bump on the carpet (her second time doing so, with her third child Rocki).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The couture garment designed by China's Guo Pei took two years to make, Rihanna told Vanity Fair.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The artist and actor wore custom couture by Christian Siriano, with her look aiming to combine nature and technology.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Rihanna, draped in gunmetal Margiela couture, created yet another Met moment, a year after debuting her baby bump on the carpet (her second time doing so, with her third child Rocki).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The couture garment designed by China's Guo Pei took two years to make, Rihanna told Vanity Fair.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
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Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Born in Italy’s central region of Umbria in 1977, Lillocci developed his creative sensibility within his mother’s tailoring atelier.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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By category, apparel revenue was also flat at $778 million despite growth in train, outdoor and sportswear which was offset by oftness in run, team sports and golf.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The logo for Betway, the British gambling company, is set to be featured across the sportswear United use when undertaking sessions at Carrington, featuring in photographs released by the club.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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For Swedish outerwear brand Ridestore, that complexity became the starting point.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Gold is among the most accomplished casting directors working in prestige film and television, best known for assembling the vast ensemble of HBO’s Game of Thrones across eight seasons, a task that required filling hundreds of roles across a decade of production.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 May 2026
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If your closet is already filled with cozy loungewear sets and athletic joggers, add Quince’s dress pants to the mix.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Alo has evolved from a yoga and activewear label into a wellness lifestyle brand, reflecting the wider fashion industry shift toward experiences.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This Casly Lamiit activewear set is both sporty and polished.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The frock had spaghetti straps and a low-cut neckline.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The Fiona Clare frock was designed with Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette — a midi hem with long sleeves and very slight definition at the waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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