haberdashery

noun

Definition of haberdasherynext
as in menswear

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Recent Examples of haberdashery This lively downtown oyster bar just below the lobby is one of the oldest seafood spots in the city, housed in a 1930s era haberdashery. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Their happy haberdashery stands in sharp contrast to their lugubrious lyrics. — David Holahan, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2024 The atmospheric boutique was fashioned after a 19th-century haberdashery that Masselis found in Paris. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 Launching menswear in 1981, Montana often applied elements of haberdashery to his ready-to-wear, and the result was to imbue his designs with power. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for haberdashery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haberdashery
  1. menswear
  2. couture
  3. tailoring
  4. sportswear
  5. outerwear
Noun
  • Working with co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, sources say he will be focused on the menswear category.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • According to its website, Burlington sells everything from women’s clothing, menswear and shoes to home decor and beauty products.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of menswear
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  • At a screening of the film in New York City on March 11, Brown opted for a design courtesy of Tamara Ralph’s fall 2024 couture collection.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The minute-and-a-half trailer shows Cyrus in a myriad of dresses and outfits, including Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of couture
Noun
  • Before Cadwallader, David Koma, Nicola Formichetti and Rosemary Rodriguez also designed Mugler, synonymous with sharp tailoring, hourglass silhouettes and a futuristic sheen.
    — Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Getty Images Still, Jones remains a faithful ambassador for Gucci, usually opting for sleek tailoring, sculptural gowns, and classic accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • That tireless approach has allowed Nigel Sylvester to craft a career that transcends BMX, leaving a lasting impact on fashion, sportswear, and culture. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The German sportswear brand plans to cut 500 jobs as part of a cost-efficiency program, the company confirmed to Newsweek.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • While that may be sad news for lovers of winter outerwear and layering, Hollywood A-listers are already embracing the new season on the red carpets.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • There are also leather blazers and bomber jackets (perfect for a rock festival), as well as trendy butter-yellow outerwear (perhaps for a bubblegum pop concert).
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of outerwear

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