couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

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Recent Examples of couture Ready-to-wear Ready-to-wear, known in French as prêt-à-porter, differs from couture principally in that garments are designed to be produced repeatedly rather than for a single wearer. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026 Amal Clooney has always been a fan of a statement look, never missing an opportunity to wear archival couture in Cannes, punchy prints in the Med, or dazzling sequins on the red carpet. — María Munsuri, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 In that couture show, Piccioli took Balenciaga couture to the streets, opting for an open-air, midday display at the Cité Universitaire, an idyllic university campus and private park in the 14th arrondissement. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 After serving in the Merchant Marine and working as a staff photographer, he was hired by Harper’s Bazaar to cover the couture shows and models in post-World War II Paris. — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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
  • For Tokyoites, meanwhile—especially those of an Anglophile persuasion, given Japan’s long-standing reverence for British tailoring, subcultures, and craft—the appeal lay in the opposite direction.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Signature tailoring also redraws proportions to refine the silhouettes.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • As a British retail conglomerate, Frasers Group, has shifted away from being a discount sportswear specialist and has been buying into the higher-margin, premium sector.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In recent years, as streetwear, sportswear and high fashion comingle, the humble cap has been given new life on the runways.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The 19-piece collection includes outerwear, knitwear, shirts, trousers and neckties.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The company has continued gaining momentum across women's apparel, accessories and outerwear, and has been strengthening its international presence, particularly in Asia.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • On the red carpet, sheer footwear is daring and alluring, often partnered with sensual ensembles that play on creating shape or emphasizing silhouettes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the Netflix rom-com series Nobody Wants This, which debuted in 2024, Simons slots easily into another great comedic ensemble.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to shop more loungewear sets on Amazon, all under $60.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • With athlete-specific products, capsules and colorways under development, the company is launching loungewear designed for travel and life in between competitions.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • Additional licensees from Authentic’s global network are expected to join and help expand Lee into adjacent categories, including activewear, workwear and lifestyle offerings.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This style blends activewear performance with a classic crewneck design.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Camilla wore a dress strikingly similar to Diana’s, pairing her black, off-the-shoulder frock with a pearl-strand choker just as the princess had.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of frock

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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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