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
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Fanning kicked off the press tour in a Robert Wun couture dress with a matching ballerina headpiece.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Each styling choice was meant to highlight the tailoring and silhouette of Ross’ look rather than focusing on color.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Against the masculine lines of her pinstripe tailoring, that deliberately softened mouth offers necessary contrast.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • In recent years, as streetwear, sportswear and high fashion comingle, the humble cap has been given new life on the runways.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The sportswear and sneaker brand could do better if faster-than-expected innovation drives full price sales, there’s stronger wholesale sell-through and a recovery in China.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The 19-piece collection includes outerwear, knitwear, shirts, trousers and neckties.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The company has continued gaining momentum across women's apparel, accessories and outerwear, and has been strengthening its international presence, particularly in Asia.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of outerwear
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