menswear

noun

Definition of menswearnext
as in haberdashery

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Recent Examples of menswear Forty years after Top Gun opened, its influence can still be found across menswear. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Past recipients include buzzy names like Cecilie Bahnsen and Saks Potts, and this year, menswear designer Frederik Berner Kühl took home the top prize. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for menswear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menswear
  1. haberdashery
  2. couture
  3. sportswear
  4. tailoring
  5. outerwear
  6. activewear
  7. loungewear
  8. underwear
Noun
  • The total space, including the original fabric and haberdashery rooms, now spans nearly 5,000 square feet, with 20 team members.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Kelly was one of the most prominent Black fashion designers of the 1980s, and his peers included Willi Smith, known as a forefather of modern-day streetwear, and Dapper Dan, a beloved auteur of hip-hop haberdashery.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Definition of haberdashery
Noun
  • There is a swarm of people gathered in Jordan Roth’s studio for a couture fitting.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The photos show the 32-year-old bride, in a custom Balenciaga couture gown, celebrating her big day with some of her A-list family and friends.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The brand now spans denim, knits, outerwear, dresses and more.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add a pair of kitten heels, and your underwear-as-outerwear outfit is set.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Basic tees, sweaters, activewear, and jeans are among its standout staples.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, shop the most practical and elegant loungewear inspired by the ultimate multihyphenate.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • The group is seeking gently used or new clothing, new socks and underwear, toiletries, hygiene products, and school supplies.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In photos obtained by Backgrid, Sweeney wore denim overalls, and showcasing her white underwear.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of underwear

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