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Recent Examples of couture
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.
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Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Namely, Suki Waterhouse, whose couture outfit was straight out of a museum.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Emily’s goal is to study couture fashion at a prestigious institution like Parsons.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Namely, Suki Waterhouse, whose couture outfit was straight out of a museum.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Emily’s goal is to study couture fashion at a prestigious institution like Parsons.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Brands like Innome illustrated this shift, focusing on activewear with cooling, non-sticky, seamless tailoring and advanced lamination techniques.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kate tends to rely on tailoring for formal engagements, but is typically found in McQueen or Catherine Walker.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian sportswear company introduced the latest iteration of its ShowZero platform, a yarn-level innovation engineered to conceal visible sweat during activity while maintaining breathability, moisture management and lightweight comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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This was back in 2009, when outerwear for cyclists was heavy, bulky, and decidedly not form-fitting.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Errol Shand, Joe Bird, John Howard, Aidan Du Chiem, Ferdinand Hoang, Jason Chong, Matt Nable, Luka May Glynn-Cole, Anni Finsterer, Gibson John and Natassia Gorey Furber.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rec-spec wearing Avila has added a brace to his ensemble.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Plus, some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Next, if your loungewear needs a refresh, don’t miss this 73-percent-off Free People tank and these super-soft pants.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The momentum continued and went into overdrive during and after COVID, when Americans worked at home more and activewear became the uniform for all occasions.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Vuori, which means mountain in Finnish, is known for its activewear and athleisure apparel for men and women.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead of reaching for your go-to LBD, let Altuzarra’s flirty floral frock take center stage in your cocktail-hour rotation.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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From lingerie slip dresses to LBDs covered in cutouts and frocks that are straight-up pieces of sheer fabric, celebrities continue to up the ante on barely-there dressing.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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