haberdashery

noun

Definition of haberdasherynext
as in menswear

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Recent Examples of haberdashery The haberdashery is all about crafting supplies—specialty fabrics, yarns, and handprinted textiles—while the new mercantile focuses on finished artisan goods, apothecary items, unique gifts and whimsical home décor from small makers. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 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 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
  • Be sure to choose a longline style with a menswear feel (think pleats, textural fabrications, and more).
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Up until now, Adidas creatives had mostly been looking at what was working for Asos’ female shoppers, but will begin to look at the menswear, too.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of menswear
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  • Fendi’s centenary Following Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, English fashion designer Kim Jones was appointed artistic director of couture and womenswear in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
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  • Akris is known for its timelessly elegant architectural tailoring using the finest materials, and it’s built a loyal following among professional women at the top of their game.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That period firmly cemented their relationship—one that would encourage Hattie to pursue her dream of setting up her own tailoring business.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring
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  • Meanwhile, Karina has been the face of campaigns for luxury beauty, tourism, alcohol, footwear, food and beverages, coffeehouses, professional sports, sportswear, jewelry, technology, automobiles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, dolls and more.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other top brands position themselves within the convergence of performance sportswear and fashion lifestyle, including athleisure wear.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Various styles of outerwear, T-shirts and accessories hang on racks throughout.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • On the heels of naked dressing, a music festival is a great time to try the lingerie as outerwear trend and forego pants altogether.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of outerwear

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