variants
or pret-a-porter
as in couture
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Noun
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With more than 400 pairs purchased in the last month, the On Cloud 5 sneakers are far from couture.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026 -
The strap is another nod to the Japanese designer, with fabric and rubber reflecting his tactical couture.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Louis Vuitton used straighter tailoring proportions on their oversized tailoring, giving an illusion of structure while still providing movement, while Japanese label TAAKK creatively used pleated pants as a contrast to everything from furry bomber jackets to chunky sweater vests.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Across the pond, Rocky was rocking high-octane tailoring and graphic outerwear via fresh-off-the-runway Chanel and Saint Laurent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shares in the German sportswear firm ended the day up more than 9%.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach’s bet on the Olympics to help reshape its economy has attracted at least one sportswear company to the port city.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Prince Harry opted for his favorite form of practical outerwear and sported a black zip-up sleeveless gilet with a longsleeve black cotton shirt and dark-wash jeans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Prêt-à-porter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pr%C3%AAt-%C3%A0-porter. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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