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Recent Examples of couture
Jamie Okuma, Pamela Baker, Jontay Kahm, Patricia Michaels, and Lauren Good Day were each tasked with creating five looks each that represented their interpretations of handcraft and couture.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
There, Maurice styled her in a Tony Ward couture piece.
—Essence, 8 May 2026
Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
In a week that would see stars like Alicia Keys, Kendall Jenner, and David Beckham come through town to sit front row, Pulisic arrives on a scooter to a golf-club lounge near the airport, decked out in comfy, and not exactly couture, apparel.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
There, Maurice styled her in a Tony Ward couture piece.
—Essence, 8 May 2026
Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
In a week that would see stars like Alicia Keys, Kendall Jenner, and David Beckham come through town to sit front row, Pulisic arrives on a scooter to a golf-club lounge near the airport, decked out in comfy, and not exactly couture, apparel.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
Noun
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Sexiness was the defining trend across tailoring, boho dressing, eveningwear and resort.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Some Demna-sized—as in, calculatedly oversized—tailoring, and lots of bitchy, bratty handbag holding that made the accessories a focal point of most looks in the collection.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Goldschmied establishes Genius Group, a collective group hosting up to 90 creative minds focused on free experimentation in various fields, from jeanswear to fashion, underwear, sportswear and children’s wear.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The logo for Betway, the British gambling company, is set to be featured across the sportswear United use when undertaking sessions at Carrington, featuring in photographs released by the club.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Up next, the London flagship will be used to present the brand’s next creative partnership with Christopher Raeburn, featuring eco-friendly outerwear with recycled fabrics this fall.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Instead, opt for something that looks put together and can easily be dressed up or down with accessories and the right outerwear.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Gold is among the most accomplished casting directors working in prestige film and television, best known for assembling the vast ensemble of HBO’s Game of Thrones across eight seasons, a task that required filling hundreds of roles across a decade of production.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The biggest perk to this loungewear set?—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Alo has evolved from a yoga and activewear label into a wellness lifestyle brand, reflecting the wider fashion industry shift toward experiences.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This Casly Lamiit activewear set is both sporty and polished.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The frock had spaghetti straps and a low-cut neckline.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The Fiona Clare frock was designed with Queen Camilla’s signature silhouette — a midi hem with long sleeves and very slight definition at the waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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