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
  • 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
  • The Savile Row Tradition Savile Row, located in the heart of London, is world-renowned for being the birthplace of bespoke tailoring.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Each item designed at the brand’s NYC headquarters features elegant tailoring, draping that doesn’t try too hard, and appears to be fully functional.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of tailoring
Noun
  • In 2023, the Chinese sportswear giant Anta Group acquired a 75.13 percent stake in Maia Active and later named Zhao Guangxu its CEO.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Both sportswear brands source heavily on Asian factory hubs, with about half of Nike and 39% of Adidas sneakers made in Vietnam.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of sportswear
Noun
  • The online store, like the brick-and-mortar store, offers the full range of Rag & Bone’s denim, outerwear, accessories and footwear as well as a curation of select styles suited to local trends.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The outerwear, worn over shirts and white jersey tank tops, differed for each member, with pockets and a leather collar, contrasting piping and rhinestone embroidery.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of outerwear
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