haberdashery

noun

Definition of haberdasherynext
as in menswear

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Recent Examples of haberdashery America’s influence went beyond haberdashery. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Those treasures include antique haberdashery walls, an onyx entry table, and a jewelry case reupholstered in kilim with guitar-strap trim, and plenty of personal touches like family photos, all meant to inspire your next purchase, too. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 The menswear store in the city’s upscale suburb of La Jolla traces its roots to 1950 when Jack Matzinger opened a conservative, traditional haberdashery on Girard Avenue. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 Cliff Parisi’s character Fred Buckle found love with haberdashery shop owner turned mayor Violet Buckle on Call the Midwife, but the actor is happily married in real life to Tara Wyer. — Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for haberdashery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haberdashery
  1. menswear
  2. couture
  3. tailoring
  4. sportswear
  5. outerwear
Noun
  • Keel said Stantt intends to pursue additional acquisitions of menswear brands that can further increase the company’s reach.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • And some of the strongest oversized silhouettes still come from menswear, too.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of menswear
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  • The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
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  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.
    — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • As advances in product innovation have led consumers to expect lighter, more comfortable footwear, Wrangler is seeing that same demand make its way into outerwear and apparel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of outerwear

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