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or pret-a-porter
as in couture
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Noun
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Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
The year starts with the menswear collections in early January, with couture following shortly after.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her handbags may have made history but the real get is a piece of runway tailoring, like this blazer from spring 2016.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Shades variously described as salmon, blush, or Himalayan salt appeared across the spring runways at houses like Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Dior, and Louis Vuitton applied to staples—tailoring, knits, outerwear—rather than novelty pieces.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian sportswear company introduced the latest iteration of its ShowZero platform, a yarn-level innovation engineered to conceal visible sweat during activity while maintaining breathability, moisture management and lightweight comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, the best transitional outerwear outfits, inspired by our favorite celebrities.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Avoid complicated outerwear and opt for something that can be easily packed into your bag, like a packable down jacket, travel wrap, or oversized cardigan.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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