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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
The collaboration also introduces a capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories to broaden its appeal, featuring technical apparel and distinctive outerwear designed for active lifestyles.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
On Met Monday, over a dozen gala guests donned his custom pieces — a staggering number for even luxury brands — while some stylists picked looks for their clients from his ready-to-wear line.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In 2023, Lizzo attended the Met Gala — with the theme honoring late designer Karl Lagerfeld — in a custom Chanel look — long strands of pearls draped over a black silk crêpe dress, inspired by the 1991/92 Chanel ready-to-wear collection.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Soli Basket, starting at $520 The Architectural Clutch: Le Salon, starting at $1,290
Though Jacquemus was initially known for his ready-to-wear, accessories soon followed.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
The collaboration also introduces a capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories to broaden its appeal, featuring technical apparel and distinctive outerwear designed for active lifestyles.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
On Met Monday, over a dozen gala guests donned his custom pieces — a staggering number for even luxury brands — while some stylists picked looks for their clients from his ready-to-wear line.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In 2023, Lizzo attended the Met Gala — with the theme honoring late designer Karl Lagerfeld — in a custom Chanel look — long strands of pearls draped over a black silk crêpe dress, inspired by the 1991/92 Chanel ready-to-wear collection.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
Adjective
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The gentleman wears his sense of existential defeat like an off-the-rack suit.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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About one in six people fit decently well into off-the-rack clubs.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The silk gown was perfected over five fittings Lovato's dress was created over the span of five fittings in Los Angeles, where the Vivienne Westwood couture team flew in from London.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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At these events, guests bring ballgowns — usually couture — layer on their new jewels and watch the fireworks after a long day of shopping, and chatting with the jewelry designer under the blue skies of the Côte d’Azur.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Protect your blooms by staking peonies with ready-made or DIY supports in spring just as new growth appears.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The case that Earth came ready-made with its own water production means isn’t quite a slam dunk.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Of course, with the Met Gala theme being all about tailoring, Brailford reveals Cousin was hyper-focused on making sure the tailoring was flawless.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The third-largest city in Italy with a population of around 1 million, Naples has long been known as a luxury menswear Mecca, home to some of the world’s most prestigious tailoring brands including Kiton, Isaia and Mariano Rubinacci.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The National Retail Federation expects U.S. online and non-store sales this year to grow as much as 23% from 2020, to roughly $1.13 trillion, the trade group said in June.—
Angus Loten,
WSJ,
27 Oct. 2021
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And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.—
Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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Related Articles The exclusive sneaker drop features three new styles that reimagine the iconic French sportswear brand’s tennis shoes.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Macy’s began selling Sean John’s sportswear collection exclusively in 2010, but started to phase it out by 2023.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Banks monetise deposit tokens by selling compliance certainty and embedding programmable workflows that off-the-shelf stablecoins still lack.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Driving the contract renegotiations are a series of executive orders from President Donald Trump, who has moved to consolidate purchasing in the GSA, encourage the use of more off-the-shelf products and overhaul federal procurement regulations.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Whether homemade or store-bought, salsa is a flavorful mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and various seasonings.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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And while hot honey can be store-bought, the spice levels always tend to differ from bottle to bottle.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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