menswear

noun

Definition of menswearnext
as in haberdashery

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Recent Examples of menswear The retail giant also has an on-going collaboration with menswear design darling Aaron Levine and has released capsule collections with Bad Bunny, Marisa Berenson, Fruit of the Loom, Baisi Guadagnino and more. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The jumpsuit is actually a re-edition of a leather style that first appeared in Hermès’s fall 1991 menswear collection. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 In a rejection of the voluminous tailoring that came before it, Slimane’s knife-slim suits, narrow lapels, and razor-thin ties revived 1960s cool and began streamlining virtually everything else in the menswear wardrobe. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Jayden, who made his official runway debut walking for Vetements in their spring/summer 2027 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week in June of this year, shared a few salient facts about his likes and loves in the interview. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for menswear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menswear
  1. haberdashery
  2. couture
  3. sportswear
  4. tailoring
  5. outerwear
  6. activewear
  7. loungewear
  8. underwear
Noun
  • There was a dime store, a haberdashery, and a newspaper; for a while, Sam delivered fresh produce and cured meats by horse and buggy.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The total space, including the original fabric and haberdashery rooms, now spans nearly 5,000 square feet, with 20 team members.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of haberdashery
Noun
  • Rita Ora Rita Ora pulled a dress from ArdAzAei’s fall 2026 couture collection — a long-sleeve black dress with a midi hemline crafted with an allover lacy design and florals throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designers are dipping couture in peat; memes on Instagram offer help choosing your bog witch name.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of couture
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  • 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
  • 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
  • The 37-piece collections feature refined knitwear in cashmere, merino wool and Gap’s signature CashSoft, alongside statement outerwear, tailored pieces and new expressions of Gap denim.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Fall 2026 Coat Trends to Shop Strong outerwear anchored the fall 2026 collections.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of outerwear
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
  • 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
  • There is more work to be done and women's underwear to redesign.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The event will showcase 100 collections of fabrics and accessories for beachwear, underwear and athleisure for Summer 2028.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwear

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