haberdashery

noun

Definition of haberdasherynext
as in menswear

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Recent Examples of haberdashery Kelly was one of the most prominent Black fashion designers of the 1980s, and his peers included Willi Smith, known as a forefather of modern-day streetwear, and Dapper Dan, a beloved auteur of hip-hop haberdashery. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 For a Mallorca trip, the company worked with Madrid-native Clara Polanco, who spent every summer of her childhood on the island and now runs the CDMX haberdashery Donde Clara. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Cliff Parisi’s character Fred Buckle found love with haberdashery shop owner turned mayor Violet Buckle on Call the Midwife, but the actor is happily married in real life to Tara Wyer. — Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 For a Mallorca trip, Thread Caravan collaborated with Madrid-native Clara Polanco, who spent every summer of her childhood on the island and now runs the CDMX haberdashery Donde Clara. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for haberdashery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haberdashery
  1. menswear
  2. couture
  3. tailoring
  4. sportswear
  5. outerwear
Noun
  • This is bound to reignite ongoing speculation about Chanel expanding into menswear, which reached new heights when the house tapped Pedro Pascal as ambassador in April under Blazy.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Designers embraced a softer, more sensual approach to menswear without compromising sophistication.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of menswear
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  • Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Straight ahead, just past the museum-like glass display case featuring beaded vintage couture, is a massive staircase leading to The Botanist, the second-floor restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of couture
Noun
  • These European linen pleated pants evoke the same look with their wide legs and smart tailoring.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • Ben Francis has spent more than a decade building Gymshark into one of Britain's biggest sportswear success stories.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Look at how ubiquitous sportswear has become in daily fashion or how precisely brands position themselves.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Within that, footwear, lightweight outerwear and accessories were the clear winners, as buyers leaned into versatile categories that can work across seasons.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • This particular outerwear brings a polished touch to any simple T-shirt dress or other super casual styles.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of outerwear

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