couture

noun

Definition of couturenext
as in ready-to-wear

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Recent Examples of couture Fashion designers are dipping couture in peat; memes on Instagram offer help choosing your bog witch name. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 At McQueen, McGirr stepped into the shoes of Sarah Burton, who spent 26 years at the brand and 13 as creative director, earning plaudits for balancing the brand’s couture ethos with a strong ready-to-wear offer. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 This year, Balenciaga released a shirt and shirt dress made with AMSilk as part of its Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, followed by a couture gown made with an AMSilk blend. — Kate Gammon, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Emma Mackey’s White Witch opens her eyes, flies in metallic couture, brandishes a sword, and rides wildly through London on a horse while the ’70s rock blares in the background. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 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 design is being referred to as the 1905, a nod to the year the business was founded and its tailoring heritage.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her best menswear moments, meanwhile, leaned into classic suiting and tailoring.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • 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
  • Since then, the business has expanded into other products including dress shirts, socks, accessories, sportswear and tailored clothing for many of the country’s top brands and retailers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • Be sure to check out the ever-changing roster of activities, including country excursions outfitted by outerwear company Barbour and parlor games featuring Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, and Connect 4 designed by Edie Parker.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Tisci introduced a younger aesthetic by combining streetwear influences with traditional outerwear and tailoring.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
Noun
  • Maximilian Davis’ latest ready-to-wear collection for Ferragamo hit the runway during Milan Fashion Week last month, with a number of belted ensembles on display, including look 40, worn by Dion on Friday.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Most recently, Wallace led the ensemble of the Amazon limited series The House of the Spirits, produced by FilmNation, Fabula and Eva Longoria, based on Isabel Allende’s novel.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Noun
  • Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Upon opening, the store will feature Djerf Avenue’s bestsellers including the Breezy shirt, loungewear and plush robes, alongside a handful of store exclusives like key chains, a deck of cards and water bottles.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of loungewear
Noun
  • The intimate apparel brand, which includes the Offline by Aerie subbrand for activewear and athleisure, has experienced outsized growth, quarter after quarter.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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