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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Ross added a feminine spin to the menswear look by way of green tassel statement earrings and a black leather clutch from Dior’s 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
Since Blazy’s first ready-to-wear collection for Chanel arrived in stores last weekend, the difficulty in acquiring one of his designs has been well documented.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Six months into his tenure at the Parisian stalwart, the designer staged his second ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week Monday, where brightly colored cranes rose from a holographic floor — a deliberate signal that the construction is ongoing.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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The leather jacket, from Vaquera's spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, featured silver hardware and a thick belt that added some shape to the oversized coat.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Ross added a feminine spin to the menswear look by way of green tassel statement earrings and a black leather clutch from Dior’s 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
Since Blazy’s first ready-to-wear collection for Chanel arrived in stores last weekend, the difficulty in acquiring one of his designs has been well documented.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Six months into his tenure at the Parisian stalwart, the designer staged his second ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week Monday, where brightly colored cranes rose from a holographic floor — a deliberate signal that the construction is ongoing.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
Adjective
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Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Zanini presents his final couture collection for spring 2015.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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The costuming, though, is wholly unique and a little like couture Hot Topic by way of the boho revolution.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our beautiful encircling topography of mountains and hills is a bowl ready-made by ancient plate tectonics to be filled with smoke and smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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And while African mudcloth sheets can be commissioned from Etsy, these Pierce and Ward linens are ready-made and bring the color palette if not the cultural history.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Their ubiquity is confirmed by street style, where their versatility is on full display with everything from jeans and T-shirts to maxi dresses and tailoring.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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None of it looks pristine, like some nouveau tailoring house where everything is just so, but lived in and imperfect.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 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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Brands Swiss sportswear brand On Holding announced that co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will take over as co-CEOs, replacing Martin Hoffman, on May 1.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to a report from The Independent, Ruth’s Chris went viral on X after a user posted about its dress code prohibiting sportswear and baseball hats.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The launcher uses commercial off-the-shelf materials and is designed to be flexible.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Famously, much of Ukraine’s early drone arsenal was made up of off-the-shelf, hobbyist drones purchased online.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cups of lemonade, homemade or store-bought, sold from a temporary stand are labeled as to-go food sales, according to the state tax department’s dining and beverage industry rules.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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