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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Should Golden Goose double down on its signature sneaker business, grow into a full lifestyle label with ready-to-wear and accessories, or expand into new international markets?
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Valentino's empire expanded as the designer added ready-to-wear, menswear and accessories lines to his stable.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter received her own custom red lace look for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and just this weekend wore a slip dress from Valentino’s Spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection for her surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
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Hats by Parker Thomas and Rancher Hat Bar customize hats for customers by appointment and also host events in addition to stocking ready-to-wear items.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Should Golden Goose double down on its signature sneaker business, grow into a full lifestyle label with ready-to-wear and accessories, or expand into new international markets?
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Valentino's empire expanded as the designer added ready-to-wear, menswear and accessories lines to his stable.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter received her own custom red lace look for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and just this weekend wore a slip dress from Valentino’s Spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection for her surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
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Julia Roberts opted for unconventional in 1990, wearing an off-the-rack Giorgio Armani gray suit.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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But modern shopping habits and off-the-rack fashion has meant most women buy something readymade and if necessary alter the garment to fit.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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With more than 400 pairs purchased in the last month, the On Cloud 5 sneakers are far from couture.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The strap is another nod to the Japanese designer, with fabric and rubber reflecting his tactical couture.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The creators were given broad access to Wonder Project series, including early screeners, set visits, clips and other assets that are ready-made for creators to craft social media posts that help spread the word about the shows.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Louis Vuitton used straighter tailoring proportions on their oversized tailoring, giving an illusion of structure while still providing movement, while Japanese label TAAKK creatively used pleated pants as a contrast to everything from furry bomber jackets to chunky sweater vests.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Across the pond, Rocky was rocking high-octane tailoring and graphic outerwear via fresh-off-the-runway Chanel and Saint Laurent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Shares in the German sportswear firm ended the day up more than 9%.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach’s bet on the Olympics to help reshape its economy has attracted at least one sportswear company to the port city.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Harvesting the full solar spectrum In tests, the scientists applied a layer of supraballs onto a readily available off-the-shelf electricity converter.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Powering the rear wheels is an off-the-shelf 200-kW Yamaha Motor, 400-volt e-axle with inverter, reduction gear, and permanent-magnet synchronous motor all-in-one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When using store-bought, choose a good-quality, robust product.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Other alternatives to vinegar and water or store-bought include rubbing alcohol.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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