prêt-à-porter

noun

variants or pret-a-porter
Definition of prêt-à-porternext
as in couture

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  1. couture
  2. tailoring
  3. sportswear
  4. outerwear
Noun
  • The Italian house announced in September that its couture will be shown once a year in Paris, while its coed ready-to-wear will be presented twice a year during the women’s show season.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Beetz at the Venice Film Festival in Valentino couture.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Over four months, each cohort of women enrolled in the project learns skills such as tailoring or hairdressing.
    Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
  • With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tailoring
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  • The sportswear giant has also signed fellow Heisman finalist and University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward in October.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • While the main floor has held up over the years, particularly with a popular footwear and beauty area, the upstairs level for women’s sportswear has needed an overhaul.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The trending outerwear is popular on TikTok, where fashion influencers have racked up thousands of views showing how to style it.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Getty Images The Ultra-Tailored Coat Each season, a new tailoring trend emerges and takes over the outerwear market.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of outerwear
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