variants
or pret-a-porter
as in couture
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Noun
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Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026 -
From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture — and the bonds are unbreakable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Activewear has crossed into tailoring.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At a time when underwear-as-outerwear has dominated runways and red carpets from the consistent evolution of naked dresses to the no-pants trend that is — maybe — beginning to fade into the rearview, a single bra strap is a far more nuanced, wink-and-a-nod take on the trend.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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