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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
La DoubleJ launched in 2015 as an e-commerce website for Martin’s massive collection of vintage fashion and jewelry, then grew to encompass everything from ready-to-wear to vases and scented candles.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Loosely framed around the creation of Jacobs’ 2024 spring ready-to-wear collection, the doc premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Deadline review here.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 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
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Adjective
Then came ready-to-wear in 2024, a return to Haller's roots.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
La DoubleJ launched in 2015 as an e-commerce website for Martin’s massive collection of vintage fashion and jewelry, then grew to encompass everything from ready-to-wear to vases and scented candles.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Loosely framed around the creation of Jacobs’ 2024 spring ready-to-wear collection, the doc premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Deadline review here.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
Adjective
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Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw might have had one of the most over-the-top white wedding gowns of all time, but in real life, the actress married Matthew Broderick in an off-the-rack black ruffled dress from Morgane Le Fay.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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The model wed music mogul Jimmy Iovine in a black vintage Givenchy Haute Couture gown and oversize sculptural couture headpiece by milliner Stephen Jones for their Valentine's Day nuptials.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its holdings range from 17th-century gowns and 1930s eveningwear by Coco Chanel to 1960s daywear by Mary Quant and post-war couture by Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 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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Activewear has crossed into tailoring.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 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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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To meet the brief, the Eameses traded traditional masonry for a purely industrial logic, utilizing a standardized steel chassis and off-the-shelf glass inserts in their design.—
Kieron Marchese,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Allogene Therapeutics said Monday that its off-the-shelf CAR-T treatment eliminated residual cancer cells in patients with B-cell lymphoma three times better than standard care — achieving the interim goal of an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Refrigerated ravioli and store-bought sauce help this dense, beefy dish come together quickly.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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