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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear
Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025
Backstage at the Marc Jacobs fall 2025 ready-to-wear show.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
It will be followed by a longer-running space on the third floor that will feature the full range of Marc Jacobs ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
The Oscar winner and mom of six, 49, continued her red carpet streak on Feb. 7, arriving at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in an elegant nude-colored sheer lace gown from the Eli Saab Spring-Summer '25 ready-to-wear collection.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 1859 in Memphis, the brand first operated as a ready-to-wear menswear store.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025
Backstage at the Marc Jacobs fall 2025 ready-to-wear show.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
It will be followed by a longer-running space on the third floor that will feature the full range of Marc Jacobs ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
The Oscar winner and mom of six, 49, continued her red carpet streak on Feb. 7, arriving at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in an elegant nude-colored sheer lace gown from the Eli Saab Spring-Summer '25 ready-to-wear collection.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear
Adjective
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About one in six people fit decently well into off-the-rack clubs.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.—
Aleks Cvetkovic,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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It will be revisited as a couture dress that will be unveiled at an event on March 31 in New York City.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The result: a canvas ready-made for needlepoint, a craft that’s essentially paint-by-numbers for embroidery.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The challenges facing the Polar Security Cutter Program are ready-made for DOGE.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, many of the pieces that made up the collection used traditional sewing techniques and applications such as ornate tailoring and fluid draping to evoke a feeling of definitive elegance—keeping the collection relevant, while embracing subtle nods to classic fashion design.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Prada Collapse sneakers, $975 Photo : Courtesy of Berluti The Heeled Chelsea Boot The Chelsea boot is quickly emerging as the shoe of choice to pair with tailoring.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 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
Noun
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The once-promising partnership between Adidas and Ye, the rapper previously known as Kanye West, has reached its endgame as the German sportswear giant sold its remaining Yeezy sneaker inventory during its fourth quarter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The German sportswear giant recorded a 19% increase revenues at neutral currency rates to 5.97 billion euros ($6.34 billion) in the three-month period, ahead of the 5.72 billion euros forecast by LSEG analysts.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Everything under the skin is an off-the-shelf OEM part, lovingly installed in available space left by oily motors and transmissions, and gently encouraged to talk to each other.—
Alex Goy,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025
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Custom software allows businesses to address their unique operational needs, streamline processes and enhance customer experiences, which off-the-shelf solutions often cannot achieve.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yo Mama’s Dairy-Free Caesar: Tasters found this contender for our best store-bought Caesar Salad dressing taste test too oily.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-to-wear. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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