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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
  • In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped out for the Berlin premiere of Sense & Sensibility in a baby blue satin Armani Privé SS05 couture gown and Boucheron jewelry.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The edits focus on key seasonal themes including maximalist looks, statement tailoring, elevated layering and modern takes on heritage pieces.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • Ayman El Bouhy, chairman at Champs Land, an Egyptian sportswear manufacturer operating out of the Mekka Industrial Zone in Abu Rawash, spoke about the fast-growing changes in the industry and inside his own business.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The sportswear industry is in a funk, dragged down by a lackluster market for lifestyle sneakers and apparel.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The funnel neck coat surfaces across the outerwear spectrum this fall.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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