outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇-tər-ˌwer 
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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Standout pieces include Tom Ford’s opulent croc T-shirt and striking leather outerwear, particularly the trenchcoat that reverses to reveal a white interior.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The most iconic pieces in the collection are undoubtedly the outerwear, which beautifully accentuates the figure, paired with midi pencil skirts that sculpt the silhouette, embodying a refined sensuality.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After a botched attempt by Burberry to move upmarket, Schulman outlined a new strategy for the struggling brand in November, which included a greater focus on its key emblems, such as outerwear and its signature check, and a wider pricing structure.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Ghesquière himself is no stranger to biker aesthetics and can often be seen sporting black leather outerwear, and while the influence was also strong on the spring runways, the look isn’t for everyone.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The most iconic pieces in the collection are undoubtedly the outerwear, which beautifully accentuates the figure, paired with midi pencil skirts that sculpt the silhouette, embodying a refined sensuality.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After a botched attempt by Burberry to move upmarket, Schulman outlined a new strategy for the struggling brand in November, which included a greater focus on its key emblems, such as outerwear and its signature check, and a wider pricing structure.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Ghesquière himself is no stranger to biker aesthetics and can often be seen sporting black leather outerwear, and while the influence was also strong on the spring runways, the look isn’t for everyone.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Outerwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outerwear. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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outerwear
noun
out·er·wear
ˈau̇t-ər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: clothing for outdoor wear
2
: outer clothing as opposed to underwear
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