prêt-à-porter

noun

variants or pret-a-porter
Definition of prêt-à-porternext
as in couture

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  1. couture
  2. tailoring
  3. sportswear
  4. outerwear
Noun
  • But the business reality behind these global ambitions is that bridal couture remains the financial backbone for most Indian brands.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Stewart’s Nike shoes worn in Cannes accompanied a spring 2026 couture Chanel look by Matthieu Blazy featuring a matching sheer top and midi skirt — the actress is a longtime ambassador for the French luxury brand.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.
    — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • At the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, guests in the top suites have received outerwear from the local brand GOFRANCK.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In contrast to the sporting attire around her in the stands and on the field, Madonna embraced her signature lingerie-as-outerwear uniform.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of outerwear
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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 Aug. 2026.

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