couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

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Recent Examples of couture Grace Wales Bonner’s first menswear collection and a new couture offering by Nadège Vanhée are expected in January. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Last night, surrounded by family, Kardashian celebrated her 46th at Tuscan steakhouse Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in two pieces of vintage couture, designed by Paco Rabanne himself. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 From a certain handmade $50 million white-gold bra to the latest red carpet look worn by Jenna Ortega, metal couture is everywhere this week. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Inde Navarrette in Schiaparelli From Daniel Roseberry’s Fall 2026 haute-couture collection for Schiaparelli, this gown worn by Obsession star Inde Navarrette beautifully represents the artful whimsy that is synonymous with the French house. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
  1. tailoring
  2. sportswear
  3. outerwear
  4. ensemble
  5. loungewear
  6. activewear
  7. frock
Noun
  • The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • Li has bewitched the fashion set with his eye for color-blocking—which is almost Lego-like, but infinitely chicer—and his topsy-turvy take on American sportswear.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For sportswear retailers, the focus of the sports most popular in each region will also factor into that equation.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Goldfarb — who clearly still has a soft spot for his years focusing on outerwear, when his hands were more directly on the wheel — recalled another jacket adventure, this time with the JL Colebrook brand.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Denim accounts for 35% to 40% of the business, with hoodies, dresses, joggers, outerwear, and other casual clothing filling out the wardrobe.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Cobos explains that, as with Nené’s ensembles, following period conventions to the letter didn’t necessarily make sense for Carlos’s wardrobe.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Accessorizing her double-denim ensemble, Fox opted for an archival piece hailing from Dior.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • The brand is also expanding to studio training with the launch of SoftSense, an 11-piece activewear collection available in six colorways and designed for Pilates.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lastly, don’t sleep on FP Movement, which carries so many stylish activewear and athleisure pieces.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of activewear
Noun
  • Cue the white laced frocks that balanced minimalist shape and sensuality and that could come in handy not only for summer occasions but as a bridal option, too.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Hepburn’s wedding dress was designed by Pierre Balmain Pierre Balmain, who launched his fashion house in 1945, designed the tea-length frock that Hepburn wore for her first trip down the aisle.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of frock

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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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