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playwear

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Definition of playwear

as in sportswear

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This latest project marks nearly a decade of collaboration between the Bulgarian fashion brand and the Japanese sportswear company.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Prepare to style them with everything from loungewear to your fall denim, and expect to wear them for many seasons to come.

— Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Shop comfy and sleek loungewear like straight-leg pants, half-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip track jackets that work for everything from couch lounging to everyday errands.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of outerwear

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Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

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Lululemon has overhauled its senior leadership structure, creating new president, chief product officer and chief operating officer roles as the activewear company looks to strengthen product development, brand execution and operations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Curve Love denim and YPB activewear were both developed after customers asked Abercrombie to add those kinds of products, which shows how shopper feedback has influenced what ends up on the racks.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of activewear

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Where to Shop Arch Goat The archival store, which specializes in hard-to-find runway looks, particularly those from Chanel, Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, reflects its owner, Gen Z couture collector Jason Xue’s love for serious Y2K fashion.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
HighBall Halloween in Columbus hosts a public costume contest with multiple categories, a costume couture fashion show, live music and performers, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of couture

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Mangione was taken to a police station, where officers found more items, including a gun, a silencer, a gun magazine hidden in a pair of underwear and a journal with handwritten notes.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Across the runways, underwear was doing an increasing share of the dressing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwear

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Alongside training in apparel, menswear tailoring, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and fashion communication and management, students will benefit from dedicated modules covering technology, artificial intelligence, new materials and sustainability.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
For the occasion, Cameron wore a custom Giorgio Armani suit, coordinating with her now-husband in sleek tailoring by Giuliva Heritage.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailoring

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