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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The preppy-chic brand is currently on a creative hot streak, meaning its bags, ready-to-wear, and shoes are more coveted than ever.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
In 2018, Alexis Mabille repositioned its main ready-to-wear collection to focus on the sophisticated tuxedos and glamorous evening gowns that have won the label fans including Alexandra Daddario, Lady Gaga and Dita Von Teese.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
The boutique offers an exquisite array of demi-couture Atelier pieces, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and exclusive limited-edition items.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The performer, who uses they/them pronouns, 28, attended the Nosferatu premiere in Berlin on Monday, Dec. 2, wearing a sheer Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress from the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The preppy-chic brand is currently on a creative hot streak, meaning its bags, ready-to-wear, and shoes are more coveted than ever.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
In 2018, Alexis Mabille repositioned its main ready-to-wear collection to focus on the sophisticated tuxedos and glamorous evening gowns that have won the label fans including Alexandra Daddario, Lady Gaga and Dita Von Teese.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
The boutique offers an exquisite array of demi-couture Atelier pieces, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and exclusive limited-edition items.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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As a trans man, Emil isn’t used to finding off-the-rack clothing that fits perfectly.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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But their class differences are mapped out too broadly, and the plotting is as off-the-rack as one of Berenger’s suits.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Italian house announced in September that its couture will be shown once a year in Paris, while its coed ready-to-wear will be presented twice a year during the women’s show season.Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beetz at the Venice Film Festival in Valentino couture.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Whittingham’s program comes in ready-made to contend for Big 12 titles, starting with the return of two-time Pac-12 champion quarterback Cam Rising after missing all of last season.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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While the economy is largely supported by its robust ready-made garment manufacturing (RMG) sector, the second-largest in the world after China, Bangladesh has been diversifying its economy into new sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, shipbuilding, and agro-processing.Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Over four months, each cohort of women enrolled in the project learns skills such as tailoring or hairdressing.Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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The sportswear giant has also signed fellow Heisman finalist and University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward in October.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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While the main floor has held up over the years, particularly with a popular footwear and beauty area, the upstairs level for women’s sportswear has needed an overhaul.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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To define system requirements and award a contract typically spans well over two years, meanwhile today’s space systems and services are readily available and made from off-the-shelf componentry.Charles Beames, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, businesses don’t need to start from scratch or rely on limited off-the-shelf solutions.Yuriy Gnatyuk, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whether store-bought or homemade, eggnog remains synonymous with holiday cheer.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The filling is only six ingredients, the crust is store-bought, and for extra credit there are three easy topping variations.Staff Author, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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