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Recent Examples of couture
Nevertheless, kudos to the costume team for a different outfit that Grace wears in the second half of the film that’s an absolute jaw-dropper of goth couture with black netting and a tiara.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
With Dior and Chanel charging five grand for a jacket, four grand for a bag, and couture prices hitting $135,000 a dress (up from $50,000), the big swing is heading in the other direction.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Finzer and Kuo are four floors above in their own private suite, with a personal team of assistants, security, and celebrity hair and makeup artists, surrounded by racks of couture.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
With Dior and Chanel charging five grand for a jacket, four grand for a bag, and couture prices hitting $135,000 a dress (up from $50,000), the big swing is heading in the other direction.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Finzer and Kuo are four floors above in their own private suite, with a personal team of assistants, security, and celebrity hair and makeup artists, surrounded by racks of couture.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
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Their ubiquity is confirmed by street style, where their versatility is on full display with everything from jeans and T-shirts to maxi dresses and tailoring.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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None of it looks pristine, like some nouveau tailoring house where everything is just so, but lived in and imperfect.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Brands Swiss sportswear brand On Holding announced that co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will take over as co-CEOs, replacing Martin Hoffman, on May 1.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to a report from The Independent, Ruth’s Chris went viral on X after a user posted about its dress code prohibiting sportswear and baseball hats.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Her other notable looks include her fun family ensembles.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The trend also lends itself to more casual ensembles, too.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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For Aerie, American Eagle Outfitter’s loungewear and lingerie brand, realness is entirely human — untouched or altered by AI.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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On the topic of elevated loungewear, a pair of cashmere joggers are just the thing to finish off his surprisingly elegant weekend look.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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Brands like Innome illustrated this shift, focusing on activewear with cooling, non-sticky, seamless tailoring and advanced lamination techniques.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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The momentum continued and went into overdrive during and after COVID, when Americans worked at home more and activewear became the uniform for all occasions.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead of reaching for your go-to LBD, let Altuzarra’s flirty floral frock take center stage in your cocktail-hour rotation.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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