prêt-à-porter

[pret-ah-pawr-tey, -pohr-]

noun

1. ready-to-wear clothing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prêt-à-porter¹

1955–60; < French: translation of ready-to-wear

Example Sentences

Hermes announced Tuesday that British designer Grace Wales Bonner would is taking over its men's pret-a-porter collection from Veronique Nichanian, who has held the position for nearly four decades.

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French luxury company Hermes on Tuesday announced that a British designer, Grace Wales Bonner, is taking over its men's pret-a-porter collection from a predecessor who held the position for nearly four decades.

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Hermes's artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas welcomed her, saying "her contemporary view of the world, of crafting and of culture, will continue to guide the men's pret-a-porter collection".

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She worked with director Altman again on films including Brewster McCloud, The Player and Pret-a-Porter.

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Now 96, Ms. Stafford worked as a photographer for more than 50 years, in a career that took her to India, Bangladesh, Tunisia, London and Paris, capturing cutting-edge prêt-à-porter fashion; the realities of urban poverty; and the impact of conflict.

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