ready-to-wear
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of ready-to-wear
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Another new arrival, Executive Creative Director Stuart Vevers, had just designed Coach’s first ready-to-wear clothing line, expanding its portfolio beyond bags and accessories.
The 30-year-old designer says she wants to maintain this pride in traditional tartan but with a fashionable, ready-to-wear approach.
From BBC
Blazy, who brought his ready-to-wear collection to the same venue last October, said he wanted to "probe and explore the heart of Chanel".
From BBC
Blazy, 41, said he intended to "probe and explore the heart of Chanel" with his Haute Couture creations following his highly acclaimed first ready-to-wear women's collection in the same space in June.
From Barron's
Blazy, 41, said he intended to "probe and explore the heart of Chanel" with his Haute Couture creations following his highly acclaimed first ready-to-wear women's collection in the same space in October.
From Barron's
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