pret-a-porter

Definitions

Ready-to-wear clothing produced in standard sizes and sold in finished condition rather than made to measure.

Fashionable, mass-produced clothing sold through retail stores as opposed to custom-made haute couture.

Examples

The designer decided to shift his focus from haute couture to a more accessible pret-a-porter collection.

Many fashion enthusiasts prefer buying pret-a-porter garments because they are ready to wear immediately without the need for multiple fittings.

Synonyms

ready-to-wear off-the-rack off-the-peg mass-produced commercial standardized retail

Antonyms

haute couture bespoke custom-made made-to-measure tailor-made couture handcrafted