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Recent Examples of couture
This is not the first time Fendi has staged its couture collections outside of Paris, and the event will mark the third couture show to be held in Rome, where the luxury brand is based.
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Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
The fabrication and shape was reminiscent of old world French couture volumes.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 June 2026
The singer wore a Schiaparelli couture bridal suit-dress designed by Daniel Roseberry, per Vogue, along with Christian Louboutin shoes, matching gloves and a Stephen Jones hat in a look that channeled Bianca Jagger's wedding look when she wed Mick Jagger in May 1971.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But the celebration, which took place at Old Marylebone Town Hall—and for which the musician bride wore custom Schiaparelli couture—was just the beginning.
—Jessica Scemama, Vogue, 4 June 2026
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Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
The fabrication and shape was reminiscent of old world French couture volumes.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 June 2026
The singer wore a Schiaparelli couture bridal suit-dress designed by Daniel Roseberry, per Vogue, along with Christian Louboutin shoes, matching gloves and a Stephen Jones hat in a look that channeled Bianca Jagger's wedding look when she wed Mick Jagger in May 1971.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But the celebration, which took place at Old Marylebone Town Hall—and for which the musician bride wore custom Schiaparelli couture—was just the beginning.
—Jessica Scemama, Vogue, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Princess Diana’s all-white look at the 1987 ceremony exemplified her signature blend of structured tailoring and feminine detail.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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During the months of filming, Shaikh was between jobs so instead earned money by doing tailoring - gluing tiny round mirrors to a dazzling yellow, silver and white colored sharara set of wide-legged pants, a tunic and stole.—
Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Their intelligent sportswear won awards, acclaim, and even a stint as creative directors for another Big Apple stalwart, DKNY.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Anta is the third-largest sportswear firm in China behind Nike and Adidas.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The agreement, facilitated by Vera Bradley‘s licensing agency IMG Licensing, part of WME Group, extends the collaboration into several apparel categories, with an initial focus on tops and outerwear, launching for holiday 2026.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ratajkowski layered her animal print outerwear over a black dress, accessorizing with gold statement earrings, a brown handbag, and oversized sunglasses.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The movie, which recently marked its milestone 25th anniversary, also featured a perfect ensemble, including Rachael Leigh Cook as Josie, Rosario Dawson as Val and Tara Reid as Mel, as well as Alan Cumming and Parker Posey as evil Mega Records execs Wyatt and Fiona.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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ReachMe Barrel Sweatpants Topstitch detailing is a trademark feature in Anthropologie’s casual loungewear, much like Amazon’s ReachMe Barrel Sweatpants that turn a sporty silhouette into something more thoughtfully designed and slightly elevated.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Police records reportedly show that a burglar slipped inside the studio, grabbed activewear and got out in under three minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Maxtop Crossbody Bag Pair this sporty yet versatile crossbody with your favorite activewear for sightseeing or with your go-to airport outfit for keeping your passport and wallet handy when going through security and at your gate.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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These film frocks are the tops.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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