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Recent Examples of couture
The fashion mogul served as the couture house’s lead designer from 1983 until his death at age 85 in 2019.
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Before the film began, Cucinelli stood on stage and addressed a black-tie audience packed with media titans celebrity admirers, many of whom were wearing his clothes, the couture equivalent of wearing a rock band’s T-shirt to the concert.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
From then on, the show never stops moving, with dizzy, propulsive choreography by Omari Wiles, of the House of NiNa Oricci, and Arturo Lyons, of the House of Miyake-Mugler, and epic, decade-spanning couture by Qween Jean.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Its holdings range from 17th-century gowns and 1930s eveningwear by Coco Chanel to 1960s daywear by Mary Quant and post-war couture by Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Before the film began, Cucinelli stood on stage and addressed a black-tie audience packed with media titans celebrity admirers, many of whom were wearing his clothes, the couture equivalent of wearing a rock band’s T-shirt to the concert.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
From then on, the show never stops moving, with dizzy, propulsive choreography by Omari Wiles, of the House of NiNa Oricci, and Arturo Lyons, of the House of Miyake-Mugler, and epic, decade-spanning couture by Qween Jean.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Its holdings range from 17th-century gowns and 1930s eveningwear by Coco Chanel to 1960s daywear by Mary Quant and post-war couture by Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couture
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In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As someone on the petite side, finding pants that don’t overwhelm my frame or require tailoring is always a challenge.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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And, yes, though technically a Lady of London, Vandelli is in fact a man, the first in any of Bravo’s female-centric ensembles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Founded in 1985, this group of seven savvy string pluckers is the world’s first such assemblage and has been the inspiration for all manner of copycat ensembles ever since.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dress it up for work with a pair of polished trousers and a blazer, wear it to the gym or yoga class, or throw one on as comfy loungewear during chill weekends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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The synthetic fiber is derived from petrochemicals and must meet high-performance standards for activewear and compression.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Designed for warm-weather ease, linen dresses like this elegant frock from Quince offer a polished look that doesn’t require overthinking your outfit.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Usually one to embrace vintage and archival designer wears, Clooney hit the step and repeat in a fresh-off-the-runway frock instead.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couture. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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